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AI.TDD and Pair Programming: The Future of Collaboration

Introduction Building on our previous discussion about AI.TDD as a new paradigm, let's explore how AI transforms the traditional pair programming practice. In AI.TDD, we're not just pairing with another human developer—we're creating a triad of collaboration between two humans and

TDD and Database Interactions: Testing Data Layer

Introduction Testing database interactions is a crucial part of Test-Driven Development. This article explores strategies for effectively testing database operations while maintaining test isolation and performance. Test Database Setup // database.test.js describe('Database Tests', () => { let db; beforeAll(async () => { db = await setupTestDatabase(); }); afterAll(async () => { await

Pair Programming in TDD: A Symphony of Collaboration

Introduction Pair Programming is a powerful practice that, when combined with Test-Driven Development, creates a highly effective development environment. This article explores how to maximize the benefits of pairing in a TDD context. The Roles in Pair Programming Driver and Navigator In TDD pair programming, the roles are particularly important:

TDD and Team Practices: Building Quality Together

Introduction Test-Driven Development is not just a technical practice but a team practice. This article explores how to effectively implement TDD in a team environment. Code Review Process // Example of a good code review comment /** * @review * - Tests cover all edge cases * - Code follows SOLID principles * - Performance considerations

TDD Best Practices: Writing Effective Tests

Introduction Writing effective tests is crucial for successful Test-Driven Development. This article explores best practices that will help you write better tests and improve your TDD workflow. Test Structure: The AAA Pattern The Arrange-Act-Assert (AAA) pattern is a fundamental structure for writing clear and maintainable tests: test('should calculate

Baby Steps in TDD: The Art of Incremental Development

Introduction Baby Steps is a fundamental concept in Test-Driven Development that emphasizes making small, incremental changes to the codebase. This article explores how to effectively implement Baby Steps in your TDD practice. What are Baby Steps? Baby Steps refer to the practice of making the smallest possible change that could

TDD in JavaScript: Modern Testing Practices

Introduction JavaScript's dynamic nature and ecosystem present unique challenges and opportunities for Test-Driven Development. This article explores modern TDD practices in JavaScript. Setting Up a TDD Environment // package.json { "scripts": { "test": "jest --watch", "test:coverage": "jest --coverage" }, "

The Red-Green-Refactor Cycle: A Deep Dive

Introduction The Red-Green-Refactor cycle is the heartbeat of Test-Driven Development. This article explores each phase in detail and provides practical examples of how to implement this fundamental TDD practice. The Three Phases Red: Write a Failing Test In this phase, we write a test that defines the behavior we want

TDD and Clean Architecture: A Perfect Match

Introduction Test-Driven Development and Clean Architecture complement each other perfectly. This article explores how to combine these practices to create maintainable and testable software. Clean Architecture Principles Clean Architecture provides a way to structure applications with clear boundaries and dependencies: * Independence of frameworks * Testability * Independence of UI * Independence of database

TDD by Example: Learning from Kent Beck

Introduction Kent Beck's "Test-Driven Development: By Example" is a seminal work that introduced many developers to TDD. This article explores key concepts and practical examples from the book. Money Example: A Classic TDD Case Study One of the most famous examples from the book is the