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TDD in Frontend Development: Testing React Components

Introduction Test-Driven Development in frontend development, particularly with React, requires a different approach than backend testing. This article explores how to effectively test React components and frontend logic. Component Testing // Button.test.jsx import { render, screen, fireEvent } from '@testing-library/react'; import Button from './Button'; describe('

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

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 API Development: Building Robust Endpoints

Introduction Test-Driven Development is crucial for building reliable and maintainable APIs. This article explores how to effectively test API endpoints and ensure they meet their specifications. Endpoint Testing // userApi.test.js import request from 'supertest'; import app from './app'; describe('User API', () => { test(

TDD and Design Patterns: Building Better Software

Introduction Design patterns and Test-Driven Development work together to create robust and maintainable software. This article explores how TDD helps us implement and verify design patterns effectively. Factory Pattern TDD helps us create flexible object creation through the Factory pattern: // Factory interface class PaymentProcessorFactory { createProcessor(type) { switch (type) { case '