Tests Taking Forever in AI
From the AI Workflow cheat sheet · Troubleshooting Common Issues · verified Jul 2026
Tests Taking Forever
Writing tests is slowing you down significantly
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PROBLEM:
Writing tests is slowing you down significantly.
DIAGNOSIS:
You might be writing wrong kinds of tests, or too many tests.
SOLUTION:
- Focus on integration tests first (API routes, server actions)
- Skip unit tests for simple functions
- Use E2E tests only for critical user journeys
- Let AI generate test scaffolding, you verify coverage
- Remember: Some code doesn't need tests
- Don't chase code coverage metrics
TEST PRIORITY:
1. Integration tests for core features
2. Unit tests for complex business logic
3. E2E tests for critical paths only💡 Integration tests provide best ROI for most projects
⚡ AI-generated test scaffolding saves time
📌 Not everything needs tests - be pragmatic
🎯 100% coverage is not the goal - confidence is
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