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title: "Discussion on \"Code Smell 204 - Tests Depending on Dates\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Code Smell 204 - Tests Depending on Dates\". It is a good idea to assert something has happened in the future"
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# [Code Smell 204 - Tests Depending on Dates](https://maximilianocontieri.com/code-smell-204-tests-depending-on-dates?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

It is a good idea to assert something has happened in the future

Mar 26, 2023 · 2 min read · maximilianocontieri.com  
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[Maxi Contieri](https://hashnode.com/@mcsee)

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I’m a senior software engineer loving clean code, and declarative designs. S.O.L.I.D. and agile methodologies fan.

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[Rafael dos Santos Miguel Filho](https://hashnode.com/@ThePragmaticEngineer)

[Mar 30, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/code-smell-204-tests-depending-on-dates/6420be8e2001c5630797911b/comment/6424ec7f4ebf42a83615fbaa)

Great tip!