From the course: Test-Driven Development in an AI World
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Why use TDD?
From the course: Test-Driven Development in an AI World
Why use TDD?
- [Instructor] Let's kick off this course with a simple question. What exactly is software testing? We'll break this down with some examples in next lessons, but to keep it simple, testing is about making sure your code does what it's meant to do. You run small, controlled scenarios to see if everything works the way you expect. What are the benefits of software testing? It helps you catch errors early while you are still building software. This make your app more reliable, you also save time. Testing helps to prevent issues and breaking parts that already work. There are many ways to test software, but most of them fit into three main groups. These are "Acceptance Testing", "Integration Testing", and "Unit Testing". Let's look at each one. First, "Acceptance Testing". This test makes sure your software works the way users expect. They're based on real life scenarios. Think of them as the final check, your way of knowing the system is solving the right problem. Next, "Integration…
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