contributing: more clarity on testing (!973) · Merge requests · BuildStream / buildstream · GitLab

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Integrate feedback on testing from the mailing list 'Guidance on Unit Tests' thread: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/buildstream-list/2018-November/msg00045.html

Changes proposed in this merge request:

"You must test changes in an end-to-end fashion" + explanation.
Mention internal APIs as endpoints for testing.
Warn against pitfalls of unit-testing.

Edited Dec 12, 2018 by Angelos Evripiotis