TDD for the rest of us

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TDD for the rest of us

Gil Zilberfeld

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Hello!

I AM GIL ZILBERFELD

www.gilzilberfeld.comwww.everydayunittesting.com

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Test Driven Development

Or is it Test Driven Design?

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The TDD Cycle

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Let’s build a lightsaber!

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What are the requirements?

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Let’s build it!

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Let’s build a better lightsaber!

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What are the new requirements?

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BENEFITSSame tools Better coverageLess debuggingBetter designThink before your code!

You can also split your content

ISSUESRequires disciplineWorks better for greenfield projectsTakes time to get to great results

The light side vs the dark side

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Plan aheadDefine boundariesSmall stepsSmallest amount of code to pass the testJUST to pass the testFocus on the current testAsk questionsDiscipline, discipline, discipline!

You can also split your contentYoda says…

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Not every project is lightsaber size

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COMPONENTSNavigationShieldsEnvironmentWeaponsEnergyTIE Fighters

You can also split your content

ACCEPTANCEDivide and conquerInteraction and boundariesTesting strategyBDD

Our Death Star is composed of smaller things

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Summary

◉ Try it!◉ In a team◉ How about BDD?◉ And remember…

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A death star with no tests is very dangerous!

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May the Force be with you!

ANY QUESTIONS?

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