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TDD saved the day

Xebia

Sometimes, the coding task in front of you can be overwhelmingly complex. The goal was to compare two object graphs and present them in a way a user could selectively merge them. To tackle each operation, I started with a small test, following the principles of Test-Driven Development (TDD). Clean up the code, and repeat.

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TDD is not about testing

Xebia

Test-driven development (TDD) has been around for more than 20 years. Nearly all of the greats in software underline it as an important and valuable method. Many people think of TDD as a methodology for testing because of its name. You might see testing as something boring you have to do to prove that the code you wrote works.

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TDD is not about testing

Xebia

Test-driven development (TDD) has been around for more than 20 years. Nearly all of the greats in software underline it as an important and valuable method. Many people think of TDD as a methodology for testing because of its name. You might see testing as something boring you have to do to prove that the code you wrote works.

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Effective Software Testing – A Developer’s Guide

Henrik Warne

I recently finished Effective Software Testing – A Developer’s Guide by Maurício Aniche , and I really liked it. I have been coding for a long time and I think I have been writing pretty good tests for the features I have implemented. The book apparently grew out of lecture notes from a course on software testing.

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AoAD2 Practice: Test-Driven Development

James Shore

To share your thoughts, join the AoAD2 open review mailing list. We produce high-quality code in small, verifiable steps. At best, mistakes lead to code that won’t compile. No wonder, then, that software is buggy. Test-driven development, , or TDD, is a rapid cycle of testing, coding, and refactoring.

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How to be a Professional Software Developer

MagmaLabs

Reading Time: 11 minutes Nowadays it is relatively easy to become a software developer, but being a truly professional one is not that simple. Being a professional developer is crucial in the software industry. How do I know if I am a professional software developer? Apply Clean Code. Context first. Open-Closed Principle.

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Apium Academy Software Workshops to Boost Your Career

Apiumhub

In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the software development industry, staying up to date is not merely a choice but a strategic imperative. Engaging in courses and software workshops is not just an investment in personal growth but a commitment to professional relevance. Learn more about this workshop here. Click here.