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# Write tests you love, not hate

Stop mapping test classes one-to-one with production code. Discover how entity builders and use-case testing transform fragile boilerplate into a lightning-fast engineering workflow.

- **Speakers:** [Jens Happe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@jens-happe)
- **Event:** WeAreDevelopers LIVE
- **Published:** September 14, 2023
- **Duration:** 56:49
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/662-write-tests-you-love-not-hate
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