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Pieter Nijs
Pieter Nijs
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Pieter Nijs

Pieter Nijs is a .NET consultant at Xebia in Belgium, with a keen interest in mobile and cloud development. He's been instrumental in diverse projects, from vast healthcare and telecom systems to compact LOB apps. Now, Pieter's exploring AI's potential to enhance customer projects innovatively. Passionate about technology, he actively experiments and shares knowledge as a conference speaker and trainer. Pieter has been awarded the Microsoft MVP Award since 2017, reflecting his unwavering passion and expertise in serving the community.
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The importance of unit testing

A lesson I learned the hard way forever transformed my stance on software development: never underestimate unit testing.

Years ago, I was part of a dedicated team crafting an ambitious app. Our expertise in C# and the platform was undeniable. Yet, we overlooked unit tests, placing our faith in manual testing and our Quality Assurance (QA) team. The end product was highly recognized and praised, but the journey was a tumultuous one. Feedback from QA often revealed bugs, making each code adjustment feel risky.

Nearing deadlines was synonymous with sleepless nights, hasty bug fixes, and a looming fear of regressions. Post-project, I collaborated with diverse developers and encountered a colleague profoundly devoted to test-driven development (TDD). It was a true eye-opener, not just for the essence of unit testing but also for the flaws in our previous design choices.

My evolving journey underscored the real benefits of unit tests:

  • Efficiency...
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Pieter Nijs

Pieter Nijs is a .NET consultant at Xebia in Belgium, with a keen interest in mobile and cloud development. He's been instrumental in diverse projects, from vast healthcare and telecom systems to compact LOB apps. Now, Pieter's exploring AI's potential to enhance customer projects innovatively. Passionate about technology, he actively experiments and shares knowledge as a conference speaker and trainer. Pieter has been awarded the Microsoft MVP Award since 2017, reflecting his unwavering passion and expertise in serving the community.
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