Types Check Shape, Tests Check Behaviour

203 · Palak Mathur · June 21, 2026, 9:24 p.m.
Summary
In this blog post, author Palak Mathur shares insights gained from developing a text editor in Rust, focusing on the limitations of type systems versus testing in programming. The experience with a flawed save() function underscores the importance of testing despite strong typing, illustrating a key learning about software robustness.