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🚀 New article!

https://rubystacknews.com/2025/11/25/readable-specs-vs-clever-specs-finding-the-balance-in-test-design/

As developers, we often debate whether tests should be clever and optimized, or simple and easy to understand. After years of working with large codebases, I’ve learned that clarity always wins.

In my new article, I explore why readable, expressive specs lead to better collaboration, faster debugging, and healthier codebases — and when small optimizations can still be useful.

👉 If you want to write tests that truly help your team, not confuse them, this is for you.

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