Refused Bequest

Definition:

• A mega setup that some tests ignore, some use, and most rely on but only for a few lines. When any individual test fails it’s hard to parse the setup to see what’s going on.

References:

Quality attributes

• - Code Example

• - Cause and Effect

• - Frequency

• - Refactoring

• Categorising Test Smells

• Improving Student Testing Practices through a Lightweight Checklist Intervention.

• Smells of Testing (signs your tests are bad)