Hey everyone,
This has been on my mind lately — when you’re part of a big dev team, having structured testing and processes makes total sense. But for smaller teams, or even if you’re working solo, I sometimes wonder… is it really worth it?
Do you all actually set up proper test management in small projects, or do you just keep it lightweight with a few scripts, notes, or maybe a spreadsheet?
I’d love to hear how others here handle it — do you think formal processes save time in the long run, or just slow things down when the team is small?
Yes I use a real test suite with a small team. I like knowing my code works instead of just hoping.
Yes. If a clear process isn’t established and enforced, then parts if it will get skipped. It’s just the nature of the development flow.
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For solo or small-team projects, I tend to keep things lightweight — maybe a few well-written unit tests, some bash scripts, and notes in a README. It’s fast, flexible, and avoids over-engineering. But once a project grows beyond a few moving parts, or if there’s even a chance others might maintain it later, investing in at least a basic testing framework and process pays off. Bugs are easier to catch, and refactoring feels less risky.