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The Real Reasons for Doing Test-Driven Development ??

Xebia

Why do people apply TDD? Here’s a secret: it’s not for the tests. Learn about the actual goal and values hidden under the surface of Test-Driven Development. What Are the Real Reasons for Doing TDD? Test-Driven Development (TDD) is a controversial topic amongst developers.

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TDD saved the day

Xebia

Sometimes, the coding task in front of you can be overwhelmingly complex. Armed with a few assumptions about how things should work, I embarked on developing an application with a graphical UI and a backend. To tackle each operation, I started with a small test, following the principles of Test-Driven Development (TDD).

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What Is Test-Driven Development? TDD Guide For Beginners

Coding Dojo

It’s inevitable for mistakes to happen during the software development lifecycle – developers are human and everybody makes mistakes. While you may not be able to completely … What Is Test-Driven Development? TDD Guide For Beginners Read More ». TDD Guide For Beginners Read More ».

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AoAD2 Practice: Test-Driven Development

James Shore

To share your thoughts, join the AoAD2 open review mailing list. Test-Driven Development. 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. TDD isn’t perfect, of course. Why TDD Works.

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A Next Step Beyond Test Driven Development

Honeycomb

The most successful software development movement of my lifetime is probably test-driven development or TDD. With TDD, requirements are turned into very specific test cases, then the code is improved so the tests pass. That step is observability driven development.

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Code analysis tool AppMap wants to become Google Maps for developers

TechCrunch

The 10/10-rated Log4Shell flaw in Log4j, an open source logging software that’s found practically everywhere, from online games to enterprise software and cloud data centers, claimed numerous victims from Adobe and Cloudflare to Twitter and Minecraft due to its ubiquitous presence. Image Credits: AppMap.

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Custom Software Development Services & Modern Practices

Apiumhub

Custom software development plays an important role in taking your project to the next level. It definitely helps accelerate technology and meet ever-higher customer needs, seeking unique ways to keep up with the trends. The alternative, off-the-shelf software could be inefficient or inadequate.