Is code duplication allowed in this instance?

[David Robinow]

On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 5:54 AM, Lawrence
D'Oliveiro<ldo at geek-central.gen.new_zealand> wrote:
> In message <ddb65af7-8820-4a83-bc92-
> c1d1c62d69fb at y17g2000yqn.googlegroups.com>, Klone wrote:
>
>> So in this scenario is it OK to duplicate the algorithm to be tested
>> within the test codes or refactor the method such that it can be used
>> within test codes to verify itself(??).
>
> I think you should be put on the management fast-track.
 Heavens, no. He's too valuable as a managee.