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• Don’t use let(:test_*) in Rspec 1. If you do, Rspec will run the let block as an assertion. Rspec 1 was retrofitted with the let framework, which creates named methods that can be lazily evaluated inside of test examples. Ruby’s Test::Unit, which powers Rspec 1, will run all let blocks unnecessarily if prefixed with “test_”. In some cases, this could make method spy expectations fail.

• Route specs do not test for the existence of controller actions. They only check for the mapping of routes to controller actions. This is partially due to the fact that a controller method isn’t necessary for rendering a page, so a route could legitimately point to a controller without the listed action and would still work. There is a Stack Overflow discussion that explains the logic behind that decision. Integration and controller specs were proposed as alternatives to routing specs.

• Pivotal Labs is now 24th on the CoderWall leaderboard! Further proof that we’re the awesome sauce.