Good morning, Vertica Frontend Team. Welcome to the Vertica Newshound, your go-to podcast for the latest in frontend development. Today's episode tackles a common issue developers face in personal projects—the testing paradox. We explore why automated testing is often overlooked in these creative endeavors and provide practical steps to incorporate this essential practice into your workflow.**Main Story: The Testing Paradox**In the world of personal projects, testing often takes a backseat. Developers focus on feature building, dismiss the need for tests due to perceived low risk, or simply find testing mundane. Yet, skipping tests can lead to missed opportunities. Automated testing not only ensures code quality but it also acts as a safety net during refactoring and prevents regressions. It provides living documentation and results in cleaner, well-organized code.To start incorporating testing into personal projects, prioritize critical components, begin with unit tests, master one tool, and adapt the testing process to suit your workflow. Embracing testing reinforces your skillset and future-proofs your code, making it an investment in both your current projects and professional growth.**Sources:**- The Testing Paradox: Why We Neglect Testing in Personal Projects (And How to Change That) [dev.to](https://dev.to/matheussricardoo/the-testing-paradox-why-we-neglect-testing-in-personal-projects-and-how-to-change-that-4gjb)**CSS Carousels: Innovating Frontend Design**Chrome 135 introduces new features that redefine carousel creation in CSS. The addition of `::scroll-button()` and `::scroll-marker()` pseudo-elements allows developers to fashion interactive carousels with pure CSS, eliminating the need for JavaScript. This development is a boon for frontend developers and e-commerce platforms, promising cleaner code and enhanced user experiences.For more details on utilizing these CSS features, check out resources from [CSS-Tricks](https://css-tricks.com/css-carousels/).Thank you for tuning into the Vertica Newshound. Keep testing, keep innovating, and stay inspired in your frontend development journey.

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