Explore the power of QuickCheck for validating software correctness in this conference talk from YOW! 2017. Delve into the differences between type-directed and integrated shrinking in QuickCheck implementations, focusing on their impact on developer productivity and test case simplification. Learn how to implement integrated shrinking using rose trees in statically typed languages, and discover the benefits of creating a rose tree monad transformer for effectful test data generators. Gain insights into improving counterexample generation and reducing the burden on developers writing tests, all while enhancing the overall effectiveness of property-based testing in production software.
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Gens N’ Roses: Appetite for Reduction • Jacob Stanley • YOW! 2017
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