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by sohnee 515 days ago
I think we all agree that the majority of tests should be fast, automated, and robust. When the pyramid was written, that probably _did_ mean unit tests. In 2025 it doesn't.

Let's keep the pyramid but rename the segments!

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I propose the names: small, mid, and large. More nuanced lingo around tests is typically about sounding smart when really what you should be doing it not classifying but analyzing your particular case which will always defy classification at least a little.