Comments on: learning TDD through test-first teaching

By: Brandon Carlson

Brandon Carlson — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:33:29 +0000

Good presentation. I really like your comments about how the tests really require students to read the error messages. Good stuff. When I teach TDD (to entry level Java students), I take a different approach as I found that even the tests themselves were too confusing for students when handed to them. I wrote about my methods and experiences here if you’re interested. I’d love your feedback on it.

http://tinyurl.com/ieeeteachingtdd (It’s actually an IEEE publication)

Keep up the good work!
Brandon

By: alexis

alexis — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:51:52 +0000

I really loved this talk. I am in the process of writing my first iPad application, and I want to do it cleanly (via OCUnit), so this was a great refresher on the reasons to practice TDD.

I was wondering if you had images of the two diagrams of TDD vs traditional development in terms of productivity over time and cost per feature?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:37:48 +0000

In reply to iain.

Actually, I’ve bought SizeUp, but it wasn’t at all obvious where to put the license key and I’m too lazy to read up on where to configure it. It’s a great utility — you should pay for it!

By: iain

iain — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:56:42 +0000

Great presentation! Loved it!

Nice to see that you’re also too lazy (or whatever) to buy SizeUp. Me too :)