Unit Tests: Understanding False Positives and False Negatives

As a software developer, unit tests are an indispensable part of our daily work. They help us verify the correctness of our code and detect bugs early in the development cycle. However, like any testing system, unit tests can be flawed and lead to incorrect conclusions. In this article, I’ll explain the concepts of False Positives and False Negatives in the context of unit tests and illustrate these with truth tables.