Testing · interview question
What is the clearest sign that code around reliability stories should be refactored?
Multiple choiceHardchapter-9-curatedpremiumtestingreliability-stories
Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. 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. Be able to say which rules are protected by unit tests and which boundaries need broader confidence.
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