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'''With proper testing, we ensure:''' - '''Correctness''': Code behaves as expected - '''Regression Prevention''': Changes don’t break existing functionality - '''Design Quality''': Testable code is usually better designed - '''Documentation''': Tests serve as executable specifications - '''Confidence''': Safe refactoring and feature additions
'''With proper testing, we ensure:''' *
* '''Correctness''': Code behaves as expected  
* '''Regression Prevention''': Changes don’t break existing functionality  
* '''Design Quality''': Testable code is usually better designed  
* '''Documentation''': Tests serve as executable specifications  
* '''Confidence''': Safe refactoring and feature additions


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=== 7.1.2 Testing Pyramid for Spring Boot ===
=== 7.1.2 Testing Pyramid for Spring Boot ===