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> Testing does tend to have a negative impact on API design.

Not all test has a negative impact. IMO, certain forms of testing have a positive impact because it provides feedback and allows fearless refactoring.

White Box testing with many mocks and other affordances has a negative impact.

Black box testing does not require many affordances.




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