Test & Code

210: TDD - Refactor while green

Nov 30, 2023
The podcast explores the necessity of the refactor step in Test Driven Development, including when to refactor and whether tests should be included. They discuss adding a 'done' feature to a command line application, the process of refactoring while writing tests, and the importance of writing first drafts and committing code frequently.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Adding a 'done' feature to a command line application using Test-Driven Development (TDD)
02:09 • 2min
3
Refactoring and Writing Tests
04:30 • 5min
4
Refactoring and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
09:00 • 7min
5
Writing a First Draft and Committing Often
15:47 • 2min