Course Overview
This intensive two-day course teaches developers how to apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) effectively in their daily work. You’ll learn the fundamental principles, practices, and benefits of writing tests first, and how TDD leads to better design, cleaner code, and more maintainable software systems. Perfect for developers looking to improve their code quality and design skills through disciplined testing practices.
Through hands-on coding exercises and real-world examples, you’ll master the Red-Green-Refactor cycle and discover how TDD drives better software architecture. The course emphasizes practical application, with extensive coding practice in a supportive environment where you can learn from both successes and mistakes. By the end, you’ll have the confidence to apply TDD in your projects and understand how it fits into modern agile development practices.
Learning Objectives
- Master the Red-Green-Refactor cycle and TDD workflow
- Write effective unit tests that guide design decisions
- Apply TDD to both new and legacy codebases
- Use test doubles (mocks, stubs, fakes) effectively
- Refactor code with confidence using test coverage
- Integrate TDD with continuous integration practices
- Recognize and avoid common TDD anti-patterns
Topics Covered
- TDD Fundamentals - Principles and the Red-Green-Refactor cycle
- Unit Testing Excellence - Writing effective, maintainable tests
- Test-First Design - Using tests to drive architecture
- Refactoring Techniques - Safe code improvements with tests
- Test Doubles - Mocks, stubs, and fakes in practice
- Legacy Code TDD - Introducing tests to existing systems
- CI/CD Integration - TDD in modern development pipelines
What You Get
- Hands-on coding exercises and practice katas
- Real-world TDD examples
- Experience with popular testing frameworks
- Best practices for test structure and naming
- Refactoring techniques and patterns