In this article, we will explore the differences between building software with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and without it. We will discuss the challenges faced by teams, the role of TDD in addressing these challenges, and common misconceptions about TDD. By understanding these aspects, developers can make informed decisions about adopting TDD in their workflows.
Discover how to build reports using Python, Matplotlib, and GitLab. This post covers the entire process from setting up the environment to generating reports, including data acquisition, processing, and visualization.
In this post, we explore the limitations of jest in regards to jsdom-worker and compare it with vitest, that supports it out-of-the-box.
Learn about the key obstacles and strategies for successfully implementing the DORA metrics in your software development project.
This blog post explores strategies for enhancing testability with ReactJS context, challenges in maintaining and refactoring code without tests.
Learn to set up tests, verify default context values, simulate user interactions with and without test-doubles to make your reactjs app refactor friendly
Join me in this reflection of how it was the code retreat experience in 2024.
Just attended Software Crafters Barcelona 2024, where I explored technical and cultural challenges shaping software development today. From managing high cardinality in metrics to tackling cultural change, and insights on clean code and emotional intelligence, the sessions were packed with practical takeaways. Highlights included Mercadonas large-scale refactoring strategies and live mob programming sessions, bringing hands-on learning and collaboration. Check out my recap for insights.
In this post, we explore the concept of characterization tests, a technique for understanding and documenting legacy code behavior. We discuss their purpose, alternatives like Golden Master tests, and techniques for effective refactoring.
TDD (Test-Driven Development) applies equally to both client-side and server-side applications, despite initial literature focusing on Java, a primarily server-side language. Initially, client-side testing was undervalued, partly due to influential works like “Clean Architecture” by Uncle Bob, which minimized the importance of UI testing. However, the industry has since evolved, recognizing the importance of client-side testing with tools like QUnit for jQuery, jest/mocha for modern applications, jasmine for Angular, and testing-library for ReactJs. Client-side and server-side applications have distinct roles, with the former focusing on responsiveness and browser APIs, and the latter on storage systems and HTTP requests.
