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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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AoAD2 Practice: Test-Driven Development

James Shore

Test-Driven Development. It’s test-driven development, and it actually delivers these results. Test-driven development, , or TDD, is a rapid cycle of testing, coding, and refactoring. Done well, TDD eliminates an entire class of programming errors. Why TDD Works.

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TDD: Three easy mistakes

Habitable Code

Back in 2014 I wrote a blog post listing three mistakes often made by folks who are new to test-driven development (TDD). Each time I visit a team that is relatively new to TDD I find the same basic mistakes cropping up every time. These tests really only prove to ourselves that we can write a test.

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5 ways to do Continuously Improved Testing

Xebia

It is okay to start out simple and not overthink, but these two things are key: Have tests – having some tests is better than no tests, as it provides a feedback mechanism for improvement. This results in a steadily-growing set of tests becoming part of the development cycle.

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Lessons learned from the React Global Online Summit 22 – Junior Track

Apiumhub

There were numerous topics covered in this online event, and in this article, I would like to go through a few of the sessions in the junior track, such as Composable Microfrontends, React Hooks, TDD with User Interfaces, and Web Performance. Test-Driven Development for Building User Interfaces – Tyler Hawkins.

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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. In Test Driven Development (TDD) automated unit tests are written before the code is actually written.

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AoAD2 Practice: Fast, Reliable Tests

James Shore

Fast, Reliable Tests. Our tests don’t get in our way. Test-Driven Development. Teams who embrace test-driven development accumulate thousands of tests. The more tests you have, the more important speed and reliability become. The vast majority of your tests should be unit tests.