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title: "Comment by Carlos R. González Jiménez on \"A Tale of Testing: The Basics of Test-Driven Development with a Focus on Data Structures\" | Hashnode"
description: "The importance of test-driven software development is widely recognized by the vast majority of developers, but it is also true that the rush to deliver on time"
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Comment [A Tale of Testing: The Basics of Test-Driven Development with a Focus on Data Structures](https://hashnode.com/posts/a-tale-of-testing-the-basics-of-test-driven-development-with-a-focus-on-data-structures/6407385e81d8b89c5282a4d7)

[Carlos R. González Jiménez](https://hashnode.com/@cranza)

[Mar 7, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/a-tale-of-testing-the-basics-of-test-driven-development-with-a-focus-on-data-structures/6407385e81d8b89c5282a4d7/comment/6407527dc9fcfad441632e58)

The importance of test-driven software development is widely recognized by the vast majority of developers, but it is also true that the rush to deliver on time means that they are often not taken into account. Use this excellent article to put in context the importance of testing.

One of the great lessons is that testing doesn't increase development time, it shortens it.

[Alberto Gonzalez](https://hashnode.com/@albeXL)

[Mar 7, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/a-tale-of-testing-the-basics-of-test-driven-development-with-a-focus-on-data-structures/6407385e81d8b89c5282a4d7/comment/6407527dc9fcfad441632e58#reply-6407577f6c8cbdd4116b74e2)

You are right! Testing will shorten development time in the long run.

I've seen teams that write tests and teams that don't because they think it is a waste of time.

The more you progress in a project, the harder it is to ensure the quality of all the pieces. And there is when tests come to the rescue.