[LRUG] TDD (was: Ruby Contracting)

[Stephen Bartholomew]

Hey all,

Further to the last few replies, it would be interesting to hear what  
the specific issues are with the TDD process.

Steve

On 19 Feb 2009, at 01:45, Eleanor McHugh <eleanor at games-with- 
brains.com> wrote:

> On 18 Feb 2009, at 21:48, Romek wrote:
>> And sadly python is currently more fashionable as there is more
>> structure there (which really needs the same being applied to ruby
>> instead of this horrendous test first, code later ethic kicking  
>> around
>> here).
>
> I'm reconciled to the fact we won't be winning either of these  
> battles anytime soon ;)
>
> The [T|B]DD fad has to run its course. Perhaps when more developers  
> find themselves working with the exacting non-functional  
> requirements we're used to tackling they'll realise the short- 
> comings of relying on automated testing but by then they'll already  
> have moved beyond the "gee whizz we could build a social website"  
> shallows into deeper, darker waters.
>
>
> Ellie
>
> Eleanor McHugh
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