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Dev tools · February 18, 2013

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Codetract, software micro-contracting via unit testing

Codetract, software micro-contracting via unit testing launched on February 18, 2013 with 13 votes, #97 of 551 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.

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Codetract is a development tool that enables micro-contracting through unit testing. It allows developers to break down coding work into small, testable units and assign them to contractors. The platform uses unit tests as the specification and verification method, making it clear what needs to be built and when work is complete. It's designed for teams looking to distribute development tasks efficiently and for freelancers seeking discrete, well-defined programming assignments.

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