Dive into the world of unit testing and test-driven development in this insightful interview from the GOTO Book Club. Join Roy Osherove, author of "The Art of Unit Testing," and Dave Farley, co-author of "Continuous Delivery," as they explore crucial aspects of effective testing in software projects. Learn about exit points, strategies for encouraging TDD adoption, the importance of test-driven design, and the debate surrounding mock objects. Discover how bad design can impact testing and gain valuable insights from these industry experts on improving your testing practices. This 35-minute discussion covers essential topics for developers looking to enhance their unit testing skills and adopt a test-driven approach in their projects.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
The focus of "The Art of Unit Testing"
What are exit points?
How can we encourage the adoption of TDD & Unit Testing?
How would Dave change the book? / The importance of TDD
What's your objection to using mock objects?
The effects of a bad design
Outro
Taught by
GOTO Conferences
