12. Alternatives Considered

12.1 Option A: No Testing Framework

Pros: Simpler implementation Cons: Hard to maintain, hard to verify correctness Decision: Rejected - Testing is essential for quality

12.2 Option B: External Testing Framework

Pros: Mature, feature-rich Cons: Not designed for Dreamcast, heavy dependencies Decision: Build custom framework optimized for Dreamcast

12.3 Option C: Minimal Testing

Pros: Faster development Cons: Lower quality, more bugs Decision: Rejected - Comprehensive testing is required