Testing · interview question
What is the clearest sign that code around boundary and failure tests should be refactored?
Multiple choiceHardchapter-9-curatedpremiumtestingboundary-and-failure-tests
Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. When the rule is no longer easy to trace, explain, or change without breaking nearby behavior.
Why
A refactor is justified when the code stops communicating its intent. Write tests for invalid state, partner failures, and contract edges because that is where quiet regressions hurt the most.
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