You should delete tests

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Challenges the common belief that tests should never be deleted, arguing that tests exist primarily to build confidence in code changes. When tests become flaky, overly brittle, too slow to run regularly, or test outdated requirements, they actually decrease confidence and should be removed. The key principle is that any test that harms rather than helps developer confidence in their changes should be deleted rather than maintained.

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