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TDD or Test-Last? One Thing at a Time

Xebia

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.

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The early returns on gen AI for software development

CIO

Generative AI is already having an impact on multiple areas of IT, most notably in software development. Early use cases include code generation and documentation, test case generation and test automation, as well as code optimization and refactoring, among others. One example is with document search and summarization.

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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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Technical Review: A Trusted Look Under the Hood

TechEmpower CTO

Many CEOs of software-enabled businesses call us with a similar concern: Are we getting the right results from our software team? We hear them explain that their current software development is expensive, deliveries are rarely on time, and random bugs appear. A technical review can answer that crucial question.

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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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Lessons from the field: How Generative AI is shaping software development in 2023

CIO

Specifically, organizations are contemplating Generative AI’s impact on software development. While the potential of Generative AI in software development is exciting, there are still risks and guardrails that need to be considered. Engineers need to understand how to phrase prompts for AIs.

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Dependency Pruning in Software Development

Apiumhub

In software development, dependency pruning typically refers to the process of identifying and eliminating unnecessary dependencies within a codebase. Key Aspects of Dependency Pruning in Software Development Reducing Coupling Dependency pruning aims to reduce coupling between different parts of a system.