Test-driven Development

14/07/2025 28 min

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SummaryIn this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, the hosts delve into the intricacies of Test-Driven Development (TDD). They discuss the fundamental principles of TDD, including the Red-Green-Refactor cycle, the importance of various testing types, and how to define test outcomes. The conversation also touches on performance testing, the role of AI in development, and the benefits of pair programming. Key takeaways emphasize the need for a structured approach to testing, the significance of sanity checks, and the value of tests as documentation for code behavior.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Test-Driven Development00:55 Understanding the Red-Green-Refactor Cycle03:37 Types of Testing: Unit, Integration, and End-to-End05:10 Defining Test Outcomes and Behavior Testing08:48 Performance Testing and Requirements10:39 The Importance of Sanity Testing13:53 Optimizing Test Structures13:59 Standardized Testing Frameworks16:00 Test-First vs. Test-After Approaches18:28 AI in Test-Driven Development20:46 Pair Programming and Testing21:42 Key Takeaways and Conclusion