Test Driven Development with C# - from Padawan to Jedi - Scott Sauber - NDC Porto 2023

Learn the fundamentals of Test-Driven Development (TDD) with C# and take your coding skills from Padawan to Jedi.

Key takeaways

TDD is a methodology for writing code, not tests.
Test-Driven Development (TDD) helps to write better code by forcing you to think about what the code should do before writing it.
The main reason to write tests is to ensure that the code works as expected and to avoid bugs.
It is important to write unit tests that test individual components in isolation.
Integration tests are used to ensure that different components work together correctly.
End-to-end tests are used to test the entire system.
It is better to write tests that are self-validated, meaning they contain their own assertions and can determine on their own whether they pass or fail.
When writing tests, it is important to test for both happy paths and sad paths.
It is also important to test for unexpected inputs and edge cases.
TDD helps to minimize manual work and ensures that the code is correct before it is deployed.
Tests should be written for the behavior of the system, not just for the code.
When writing tests, it is important to think about what the code should do and then write the test to ensure that it behaves correctly.
The most confidence comes from writing automated tests that run quickly and reliably.
Code should be designed so that it is easy to test.
TDD helps to avoid dependencies and makes it easier to refactor code.
It is important to write tests for the entire system, not just for individual components.
If you can delete code without breaking the system, it is testable.
The testing pyramid is a concept that suggests that there should be more unit tests and fewer integration tests.
TDD helps to ensure that the system meets the requirements.
Writing tests for the system behavior helps to ensure that the system meets the requirements.
The term “TDD” is often misused, and it is important to understand what it means.
The most important thing is to start writing tests early and often.
TDD is a skill that can be learned and improved with practice.
Tests can be used to catch bugs and ensure that the system works correctly.
TDD helps to avoid bugs and ensures that the system is reliable.
Code can be refactored, but it should be refactored after a test is written.
The goal of TDD is to ensure that the system is testable and maintainable.
TDD helps to ensure that the system is reliable and maintainable.
Tests can be used to catch bugs and ensure that the system works correctly.
The most important thing is to start writing tests early and often.
TDD is a skill that can be learned and improved with practice.

Test Driven Development with C# - from Padawan to Jedi - Scott Sauber - NDC Porto 2023

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