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Thinkie: Half Wavelength Shift

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Kent Beck
Apr 23, 2024
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Trigger: You have a multi-stage process A→B→C→D

Transformation: What happens if you start with B, C, or D?

Test-driven development is my favorite example of this Thinkie. Everybody codes & then tests? What if we test & then code?

The Half Wavelength Shift will test your skill at deferring judgement. A comes before B, C, & D for good reasons. Setting those …

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