I know we've moved on, but I'm in a completely different time zone, so please understand...
I, like demerphq, also think that coming up with a name for each and every test is a good idea. It shouldn’t be hard to think of a description for each and every test. Just note down why you wrote that test case in the first place. Don’t know why you wrote a test case ? Then delete it, for it serves no known purpose. Tests are written for a reason, and that reaons should be part of the test. L -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 17 July 2006 7:48 PM To: perl-qa@perl.org Subject: Re: use Tests; # ? On Mon, 2006-07-17 at 11:39 +0200, demerphq wrote: > Test names shouldnt be optional. I disagree. I would find it cumbersome to have to come up with a description for each and every test. > Finding a particular test in a file by its number can be quite > difficult, especially in test files where you dont have stuff like > > 'ok 26'. > > When ok() and is() are silently incrementing the counter and test > names arent used how is one supposed to find the failing test? As you > probably know it can be quite difficult. Well, if the test passes, there's no need to know where exactly it's located. If it fails, the diagnostics contain the line number: not ok 6 # Failed test in t/xxx.t at line 26. I've never seen incorrect line numbers. -- Bye, -Torsten -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.1/390 - Release Date: 17/07/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.1/390 - Release Date: 17/07/2006 ********************************************************************** IMPORTANT The contents of this e-mail and its attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the HPA Postmaster, [EMAIL PROTECTED], then delete the e-mail. This footnote also confirms that this e-mail message has been swept for the presence of computer viruses by Ironport. Before opening or using any attachments, check them for viruses and defects. Our liability is limited to resupplying any affected attachments. HPA collects personal information to provide and market our services. For more information about use, disclosure and access see our Privacy Policy at www.hpa.com.au **********************************************************************
