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To TDD or not to TDD: that is the question! by Marco Consolaro
Explore the benefits and limitations of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and its role in software development, discussing challenges, techniques, and key takeaways for successful implementation.
- TDD is not a panacea, and every project has its own specific challenges.
- Context is key, and what works for one team may not work for another.
- Courage and trust are essential, but experience and patience are also necessary.
- TDD is just one technique, and it’s not sufficient on its own; it needs to be paired with other practices.
- Simple design is fundamental, but it’s not easy to achieve.
- Bug categories: one (incorrect implementation), two (incorrect requirements), and three (mistaken assumption).
- London School of TDD aims to address category two and three bugs.
- Collaboration and communication are essential for success.
- The Danning-Kruger effect can be a major obstacle to progress.
- Test-driven development (TDD) has its limitations and is not a silver bullet.
- TDD is a way to continuously make progress, not perfect.
- Regular feedback and continuous integration are essential.
- BDD (behavior-driven development) can be an effective tool, especially when combined with TDD.
- Experience and expertise are crucial for success.
- The importance of trust and cooperation in a team.
- The challenge of responding to rapidly changing requirements.
- The value of simplicity and the importance of minimizing cognitive load.
- The need for courage and perseverance in the face of adversity.
- The importance of partnerships and collaboration in achieving success.
- The role of experience and learning in developing expertise.
- The effectiveness of TDD and BDD techniques in addressing specific bug categories.
- The limitations of TDD and the need for other practices to be used in conjunction with it.