Ed Gibbs has two great posts with quotes from Bob Martin. In the first, Bob compares TDD to Dual-Entry Bookkeeping:

One common issue I have found is that developers drop the discipline of TDD in the face of schedule pressure. “We don’t have time to write tests” I hear them say. Before I comment on the absurdity of this attitude, let me draw the parallel. Can you imagine an accounting department dropping dual entry bookkeeping because they’ve got to close the books on time? Even before SARBOX such a decision would be such a huge violation of professional ethics as to be unconscionable. No accountant who respected his profession, or himself, would drop the controls in order to make a date.

– Bob Martin

In the second, he eyed Bob wearing a Green Rubber Band:

I wear a green band on that I put on about six months ago. This band is a statement of professional ethics. The band signifies that I unit test my code and I know it works.

– Bob Martin SD West 2006

Even without Bob Martin quotes, Ed’s got a great blog, and I am subscribed now!

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3 Responses to “Green Rubberbands and Dual Entry Bookkeeping”

1. Anthony Moralez says:

   April 4, 2006 at 9:44 am

   Martin Fowler or Bob Martin?
2. Cory Foy says:

   April 4, 2006 at 10:19 am

   Bob Martin. Thanks Anthony!
3. Ed Gibbs says:

   April 4, 2006 at 9:20 pm

   Glad, you found the Bob Martin stuff. Even when I hear Bob Martin talk on topics I’ve already heard, I find the experience enjoyable because he’s just a great presenter in general.