How to fall in love with TDD - Gui Ferreira - NDC London 2024

Testing

Learn how to fall in love with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and improve code quality, reduce bugs, and develop a growth mindset.

Key takeaways

Start practicing TDD to improve code quality and reduce bugs.
Don’t practice TDD for end-to-end tests, as it’s not efficient.
Write tests before implementing code, focusing on small steps.
TDD is not a silver bullet, and it won’t solve all problems.
Keep code simple and refactor frequently to improve design.
Architecture should be designed for testability.
Practice empathy and understanding when communicating with others about TDD.
It’s normal to feel frustrated and question the value of TDD initially.
Start with small steps and gradually build up complexity.
Use a story-based approach to learn TDD and understand its benefits.
TDD helps developers develop a growth mindset and adapt to changing requirements.
Refactoring code regularly improves design and maintainability.
Practice TDD with others to stay motivated and learn from each other.
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes or ask for help when practicing TDD.
TDD improves code quality by reducing bugs and improving maintainability.
TDD helps developers understand the needs of their clients and create better solutions.
Refactoring code regularly reduces technical debt.
Practice TDD with empathy and understanding to improve your coding skills.
TDD helps developers stay focused on the needs of their clients.
Use a hexagonal architecture to decouple dependencies and improve testability.
Practice TDD to improve your understanding of the code and the requirements.

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