I have a plan to get myself motivated. I'm allowed one random eBay purchase for completing each test class and another when all the tests pass.
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TDD & motivation
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Surely the thought of more (tulippy) work should be enough to motivate you....Originally posted by doodab View PostI have a plan to get myself motivated. I'm allowed one random eBay purchase for completing each test class and another when all the tests pass.
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It's good work, there is just a lot of it and it needs to get done. So I thought I would provide an incentive.Originally posted by eek View PostSurely the thought of more (tulippy) work should be enough to motivate you....
Sorry for putting a downer on your day.....
And it's working. At the rate I am going I will need a new shed.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Are you a shedhead?Originally posted by doodab View PostIt's good work, there is just a lot of it and it needs to get done. So I thought I would provide an incentive.
And it's working. At the rate I am going I will need a new shed.
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Writing tests is a soulless task.
Much better you don't write them, and on occasion delete a few written by a previous developer.Comment
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Doodab, whilst I admire your commitment to this venture, I feel I cannot give you my full backing unless you post a list of the useless tat you're buying.
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Oi! Less of the useless if you don't mind. It's mostly R/C stuff, a new transmitter, some servos, cheap motors and other stuff I can use for tinkering.Originally posted by Pondlife View PostDoodab, whilst I admire your commitment to this venture, I feel I cannot give you my full backing unless you post a list of the useless tat you're buying.
TIA.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Let me tease you with your first potential purchase to help with your motivation....Originally posted by doodab View PostI have a plan to get myself motivated. I'm allowed one random eBay purchase for completing each test class and another when all the tests pass.
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Are you having a clear out of the stuff in the back of your wardrobe?Originally posted by northernladuk View PostLet me tease you with your first potential purchase to help with your motivation....
Black Faux Leather Gimp Mask Hood Dog Puppy Fancy Dress Free U.K Delivery | eBayWhile you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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