How test coverage can improve code quality

As teams get bigger and the need for faster velocity increases, code quality can be difficult to uphold. Use these techniques from Michael Tweed, a principal software engineer at Skyscanner, to help.

At the beginning of a project, it’s always tempting to want to write and ship code quickly.

However, as codebases grow, and more engineers start getting involved, ensuring a high level of code quality becomes increasingly important, as engineers will be encountering unfamiliar code more often. To remedy this, having consistent standards will allow individuals to navigate this code quickly and easily.

Often, there will often be an expectation on engineering managers and senior/staff engineers to ensure that high-quality code is being delivered.

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