Lessons Learned About Testing and TDD

Explore valuable insights on testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD) in this 30-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2015. Gain practical knowledge as Marco Buttu shares his experiences and lessons learned while developing the Sardinia Radio Telescope control software. Discover the importance of regression tests and the potential consequences of neglecting them. Learn about the differences between functional, integration, and unit tests, and understand best practices for implementing TDD. Follow a complete development workflow from user story to low-level tests, and uncover strategies to improve code coverage and simplify test complexity. Apply these lessons to enhance your software development process and avoid common pitfalls in testing and TDD implementation.

Marco Buttu - Lessons learned about testing and TDD