Course Summary
This course is an introduction to Test Driven Development (TDD) and its benefits. Students will learn how to write automated tests, write code to pass the tests, and refactor the code.Key Learning Points
- Learn the basics of Test Driven Development (TDD)
- Use TDD to write automated tests, code, and refactor
- Understand the benefits of TDD in software development
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $75,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹500,000 - ₹1,500,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €50,000
- USA: $75,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹500,000 - ₹1,500,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €50,000
- USA: $60,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹400,000 - ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
- USA: $75,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹500,000 - ₹1,500,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €50,000
- USA: $60,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹400,000 - ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
- USA: $70,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹500,000 - ₹1,500,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €50,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of TDD and its benefits
- Write automated tests and code using TDD
- Refactor code using TDD to improve code quality
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic programming knowledge
- Familiarity with an object-oriented programming language
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online Self-Paced
- Video Lectures
- Hands-On Exercises
Similar Courses
- Test Driven Development with Python
- Agile Development
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Software Engineer
- Software Engineer
Related Books
Description
In this introductory course you will get both a full overview of what TDD is, when it can and can't be applied, and what its benefits are for practitioners and organizations. You will also have the opportunity to get hands on with a few fun introductory projects where you can apply what you have learned and experience the benefits of this approach to problem solving yourself.
We recommend that you have some knowledge of the Python programming language. Examples and labs use Python.
Outline
- Introduction to Test-Driven Development
- Course Introduction
- Origins and Terms
- Benefits of Using TDD
- Why adopt TDD?
- Solutions for TDD Adopters
- Organization-wide Benefits
- Module 1 Wrap Up
- Additional Reading on Refactoring (optional)
- Go Deeper with TDD Adoption
- Who uses TDD?
- Origins of TDD
- Benefits of TDD
- Module 1 Quiz
- Core Concepts
- How do we use TDD to create clean code?
- The TDD Mantra
- A narrated and animated view of the workflow.
- A Day in the Life
- Introduction to Lab Exercises
- Module 2 Wrap Up
- Clean Code Reading
- Going Deeper with the TDD Mantra
- Alternate View
- Translating Business Requirements into Functional Requirements for Tests
- A Day in the Life of a Test-Driven Developer
- Clean Code
- Existing Types of Testing and the Powerful Assert Statement
- Existing Types of Testing - Where does TDD Fit?
- Module 3 Wrap Up
- Additional Reading for Types of Testing
- The Powerful Assert Statement
- Existing Types of Testing
- Optional Assert Quiz
- The Powerful Assert Statement Quiz
- Module 2-3 Quiz
- Hands on Projects for Beginners
- Using the Exercises
- Wrap Up
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the benefits of Test-Driven Development (TDD) with this course on Coursera. Students praise the course for its practical approach to TDD, making it easy to apply in real-life projects. The course has a high rating and many students recommend it for those looking to improve their coding skills.Pros from User Reviews
- In-depth explanations of TDD concepts
- Real-life examples and practical exercises
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
- Great for improving coding skills
- Suitable for beginners and experienced programmers
Cons from User Reviews
- Some students found the course content too basic
- Lengthy lectures can become repetitive
- Limited focus on specific programming languages
- Not suitable for those who prefer traditional coding methods
- Course materials could be better organized
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