Mastering Test-Driven Development (TDD): Ensuring 100% Code Coverage and Confidence
This comprehensive course is designed to help you master the art of Test-Driven Development (TDD), ensuring 100% code coverage and confidence in your software development skills. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.Course Features - Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and personalized course content
- Up-to-date and practical knowledge
- Real-world applications and case studies
- High-quality content and expert instructors
- Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning schedule and user-friendly interface
- Mobile-accessible and community-driven learning environment
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features
Course Outline Chapter 1: Introduction to Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Topic 1.1: What is TDD?
- Definition and principles of TDD
- Benefits and advantages of using TDD
- Common misconceptions and myths about TDD
Topic 1.2: Brief History of TDD
- Evolution of TDD and its pioneers
- Key milestones and developments in TDD
- Current state and future of TDD
Chapter 2: TDD Fundamentals
Topic 2.1: Writing Good Unit Tests
- Characteristics of good unit tests
- Best practices for writing unit tests
- Common pitfalls and mistakes to avoid
Topic 2.2: Test-Driven Development Cycle
- Red-Green-Refactor cycle
- Writing tests before writing code
- Refactoring and improving code quality
Chapter 3: TDD Tools and Frameworks
Topic 3.1: Overview of Popular TDD Frameworks
- JUnit, TestNG, and other Java-based frameworks
- PyUnit, Unittest, and other Python-based frameworks
- NUnit, MSTest, and other .NET-based frameworks
Topic 3.2: TDD Tools and Integrations
- IDE integrations and plugins
- Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools
- Code coverage and analysis tools
Chapter 4: TDD Best Practices and Patterns
Topic 4.1: TDD Principles and Values
- Separation of Concerns (SoC) and Single Responsibility Principle (SRP)
- Don't Repeat Yourself (DRY) and Keep it Simple, Stupid (KISS)
- YAGNI (You Ain't Gonna Need It) and other principles
Topic 4.2: TDD Patterns and Anti-Patterns
- Test Data Builders and Object Mothers
- Test Doubles and Mocking
- Test-Driven Development anti-patterns and code smells
Chapter 5: Advanced TDD Topics
Topic 5.1: TDD and Legacy Code
- Working with legacy code and technical debt
- Refactoring and improving legacy code
- Writing tests for legacy code
Topic 5.2: TDD and Continuous Integration
- Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
- Automating tests and deployments
- Using TDD with CI/CD tools and platforms
Chapter 6: Real-World Applications and Case Studies
Topic 6.1: TDD in Agile Development
- Using TDD in Agile teams and projects
- TDD and Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile frameworks
- Benefits and challenges of TDD in Agile development
Topic 6.2: TDD in DevOps and Continuous Delivery
- Using TDD in DevOps and Continuous Delivery pipelines
- TDD and Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and Continuous Monitoring
- Benefits and challenges of TDD in DevOps and Continuous Delivery
Chapter 7: Conclusion and Next Steps
Topic 7.1: Summary and Review
- Key takeaways and summary of the course
- Review of TDD principles, practices, and tools
- Final thoughts and recommendations
Topic 7.2: Continuing Your TDD Journey
- Resources for further learning and improvement
- TDD communities and forums
- Best practices for continued TDD adoption and mastery
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Topic 1.1: What is TDD?
- Definition and principles of TDD
- Benefits and advantages of using TDD
- Common misconceptions and myths about TDD
Topic 1.2: Brief History of TDD
- Evolution of TDD and its pioneers
- Key milestones and developments in TDD
- Current state and future of TDD
Chapter 2: TDD Fundamentals
Topic 2.1: Writing Good Unit Tests
- Characteristics of good unit tests
- Best practices for writing unit tests
- Common pitfalls and mistakes to avoid
Topic 2.2: Test-Driven Development Cycle
- Red-Green-Refactor cycle
- Writing tests before writing code
- Refactoring and improving code quality
Chapter 3: TDD Tools and Frameworks
Topic 3.1: Overview of Popular TDD Frameworks
- JUnit, TestNG, and other Java-based frameworks
- PyUnit, Unittest, and other Python-based frameworks
- NUnit, MSTest, and other .NET-based frameworks
Topic 3.2: TDD Tools and Integrations
- IDE integrations and plugins
- Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools
- Code coverage and analysis tools
Chapter 4: TDD Best Practices and Patterns
Topic 4.1: TDD Principles and Values
- Separation of Concerns (SoC) and Single Responsibility Principle (SRP)
- Don't Repeat Yourself (DRY) and Keep it Simple, Stupid (KISS)
- YAGNI (You Ain't Gonna Need It) and other principles
Topic 4.2: TDD Patterns and Anti-Patterns
- Test Data Builders and Object Mothers
- Test Doubles and Mocking
- Test-Driven Development anti-patterns and code smells
Chapter 5: Advanced TDD Topics
Topic 5.1: TDD and Legacy Code
- Working with legacy code and technical debt
- Refactoring and improving legacy code
- Writing tests for legacy code
Topic 5.2: TDD and Continuous Integration
- Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
- Automating tests and deployments
- Using TDD with CI/CD tools and platforms
Chapter 6: Real-World Applications and Case Studies
Topic 6.1: TDD in Agile Development
- Using TDD in Agile teams and projects
- TDD and Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile frameworks
- Benefits and challenges of TDD in Agile development
Topic 6.2: TDD in DevOps and Continuous Delivery
- Using TDD in DevOps and Continuous Delivery pipelines
- TDD and Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and Continuous Monitoring
- Benefits and challenges of TDD in DevOps and Continuous Delivery
Chapter 7: Conclusion and Next Steps
Topic 7.1: Summary and Review
- Key takeaways and summary of the course
- Review of TDD principles, practices, and tools
- Final thoughts and recommendations
Topic 7.2: Continuing Your TDD Journey
- Resources for further learning and improvement
- TDD communities and forums
- Best practices for continued TDD adoption and mastery