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bertman ◴[] No.29702169[source]
The repos: https://github.com/widevinedump?tab=repositories
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sovietmudkipz ◴[] No.29702805[source]
I don’t know why but for some reason I was hopeful to see unit tests in any of the repos. Searching “test” for that user doesn’t reveal any tests. :(

Even the digital property liberators/internet pirates don’t test their software. I feel like I’m on an island with a small population of test enthusiasts.

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unbanned ◴[] No.29703066[source]
>Even the digital property liberators/internet pirates don’t test their software. I feel like I’m on an island with a small population of test enthusiasts.

Ultimately, what's the point. The tool either works, or it doesn't. Then you patch what doesn't work so it does work.

Heck even the Linux kernel isn't tested.

Unit tests are so management can have a good metric to sell code quality. I don't know any time unit testing has actually benefited shipping faster (which really is the only bottom line those above you care about)

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1. develop7 ◴[] No.29703591[source]
but linux kernel is covered by tests. Not 100%, not all the subsystems, but there are automated tests nevertheless (introduced by Greg K-H, AFAIR)