KENT BECK
u003cpu003eClean code that works--now. This is the seeming contradiction that lies behind much of the pain of programming. Test-driven development replies to this contradiction with a paradox--test the program before you write it.u003c/pu003e u003cpu003eA new idea? Not at all. Since the dawn of computing, programmers have been specifying the inputs and outputs before programming precisely. Test-driven development takes this age-old idea, mixes it with modern languages and programming environments, and cooks up a tasty stew guaranteed to satisfy your appetite for clean code that works--now.u003c/pu003e u003cpu003eDevelopers face complex programming challenges every day, yet they are not always readily prepared to determine the best solution. More often than not, such difficult projects generate a great deal of stress and bad code. To garner the strength and courage needed to surmount seemingly Herculean tasks, programmers should look to test-driven development (TDD), a proven set of techniques that encourage simple designs and test suites that inspire confidence. u003c/pu003e u003cpu003eBy driving development with automated tests and then eliminating duplication, any developer can write reliable, bug-free code no matter what its level of complexity. Moreover, TDD encourages programmers to learn quickly, communicate more clearly, and seek out constructive feedback. u003c/pu003e u003cpu003eReaders will learn to: u003c/pu003e u003cliu003eSolve complicated tasks, beginning with the simple and proceeding to the more complex.u003c/liu003e u003cliu003e Write automated tests before coding. u003c/liu003e u003cliu003e Grow a design organically by refactoring to add design decisions one at a time.u003c/liu003e u003cliu003e Create tests for more complicated logic, including reflection and exceptions.u003c/liu003e u003cliu003e Use patterns to decide what tests to write.u003c/liu003e u003cliu003e Create tests using xUnit, the architecture at the heart of many programmer-oriented testing tools.u003c/liu003e u003cpu003eThis book follows two TDD projects from start to finish, illustrating techniques programmers can use to easily and dramatically increase the quality of their work. The examples are followed by references to the featured TDD patterns and refactorings. With its emphasis on agile methods and fast development strategies, u003cbu003eu003ciu003eTest-Driven Developmentu003c/iu003eu003c/bu003e is sure to inspire readers to embrace these under-utilized but powerful techniques.u003c/pu003e u003cpu003e 0321146530B10172002
