# Vladimir Khorikov: 100% Test Coverage is an Artificial Metric

EP-054 | May 11, 2020 | 01:00:49



Topics: Testing, Code Quality


Robby speaks with Vladimir Khoriko, Tech Lead, Architect & Author. They discuss all things unit tests – what they are, the four pillars of good ones, examples of low-value unit tests, and more. They also discuss the age-old debate of rewrites vs. refactoring, and how to effectively prioritize maintenance work.





## Show Notes

Robby speaks with Vladimir Khoriko, Tech Lead, Architect & Author. They discuss all things unit tests – what they are, the four pillars of good ones, examples of low-value unit tests, and more. They also discuss the age-old debate of rewrites vs. refactoring, and how to effectively prioritize maintenance work.

## Helpful Links

- [Vladimir's books](https://www.manning.com/books/unit-testing?query=%20Vladimir%20Khorikov): Use promo code: podmaintainable20 for 20% off!
- [Enterprise Craftsmanship](https://enterprisecraftsmanship.com/)
- [Painless Unit Testing](https://painlessunittesting.com/)
- [Vladimir's Pluralsight courses](https://www.pluralsight.com/authors/vladimir-khorikov)
- [Book] [Atomic Habit](https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299)
- [Things You Should Never Do, Part 1](https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2000/04/06/things-you-should-never-do-part-i/)

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