Is it ever ok to delay writing tests?

We always write tests, and can't imagine working without them. But is there ever a time where it might make sense to delay writing some tests until later in the project? Let us tell you a story about a recent project where we made that decision.

• (00:00) - Our secret podcast agenda
• (01:00) - Project setup
• (02:30) - Tests are good, but they do add time
• (03:15) - Some ambiguity on "is this what the user needs/wants?"
• (06:00) - Discussing the decision to delay tests as a team
• (07:15) - Conclusion - it's the audience, not the timeline
• (08:10) - Side benefit of knowledge sharing
• (09:15) - Silly bit

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