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Developers Delete Unit Tests as AI Coding Agents Spread

Original: Developers Delete Unit Tests as AI Agents Reshape Coding

Software developers are reportedly removing unit tests from their codebases as AI coding agents take on more of the programming work. The practice is drawing debate, with some arguing tests become unnecessary when AI generates and verifies code, while others warn deleting tests undermines safety nets and long-term code quality.

Why now: AI coding tools are spreading fast and developers are reassessing traditional testing practices.

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