Development Systems Review TDD Testing 
Xebia
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
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. We’re fleshing out the problem piecemeal, specifying behavior we want of the system.
Xebia
JUNE 6, 2023
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). If the tests became too complex, I knew something was missing.
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Xebia
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
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.
Henrik Warne
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
I like to use Test-Driven Development (TDD) when coding. However, in some circumstances, TDD is more of a hinderance than a help. Writing tests only makes sense after the solution is viable. Last week, I came across examples of where I developed new functionality without using TDD.
The Programmer's Paradox
MARCH 16, 2023
A big problem in development, particularly when a lot of people are introverts, is communication. Because of this, leads in tight spaces, often develop the habit of bouncing around, every morning, to all of their people and just getting a one-on-one quick update. We see the same kinda thing with unit testing. But it got worse.
Xebia
APRIL 5, 2022
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.
Net Objectives
APRIL 3, 2019
When first adopting TDD, developers can run into some roadblocks that seem to indicate that TDD is a difficult process. In truth, some of these problems actually indicate faults in the system architecture.
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