Tests Are Difficult To Write
^^^^^
**Definition:**

* If you have an exorbitantly difficult time writing tests, even as a newbie, you should take a critical look at the code you're trying to test. It usually indicates excessive coupling.


**References:**

.. admonition:: Quality attributes

    * :octicon:`file-code;1em` -  Code Example
    * :octicon:`comment-discussion;1em` -  Cause and Effect
    * :octicon:`graph;1em` -  Frequency
    * :octicon:`sync;1em` -  Refactoring

* `Unit Testing Smells: What Are Your Tests Telling You? <https://dzone.com/articles/unit-testing-smells-what-are-your-tests-telling-yo>`_ :octicon:`comment-discussion;1em`