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TDD or Test-Last? One Thing at a Time

Xebia

We introduce design to our software. That is precisely what TDD helps with. TDD to Separate Concerns At the core of TDD is its mantra : red, green, refactor. " Red is where we express our understanding of the problem in a failing test, one piece at a time. Conclusion Do you need TDD to do this?

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TDD saved the day

Xebia

To tackle each operation, I started with a small test, following the principles of Test-Driven Development (TDD). If the tests became too complex, I knew something was missing. This description takes the form of a test. Then, you implement a portion of the code that fulfills the test’s requirements.

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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. Feedback on what?

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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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Agile, Stand-ups, TDD and Code Reviews

The Programmer's Paradox

We see the same kinda thing with unit testing. Clearly, the best way to test any software is with fully automated ‘systemtesting that is thorough enough that it can be used for full regression testing. So, unit tests are great for ensuring that a few components amongst the whole set, have good quality.

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Xebians collaborating on internal tool development

Xebia

This toolset (working title: Truffleswine) allows us to retrieve relevant data from systems quickly, which in turn helps us ask the right questions sooner and clarify business cases for improvement using actual data. Commitment Once we are confident, we consider how we can integrate the feature into the system.

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5 ways to do Continuously Improved Testing

Xebia

In many organizations, automated testing lags behind and becomes a bottleneck for successful continuous delivery. Either tests do not provide enough confidence or companies take a very traditional approach, resulting in releases either introducing substantial risks or becoming costly. These principles tell us our tests should be: Fast.

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