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Common pitfalls to avoid

Common pitfalls to avoid

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Common pitfalls to avoid

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- [Instructor] All right, we've come a long way together, building our task management application using TDD from the ground up. We've created the data layer, the service layer, and the control layer, all using test-driven development. But before we wrap things up, I want to share some insights that I've gathered working with TDD in real projects. TDD is great, and after my initial doubts, I've come to love it, but it's not without its challenges. There are common pitfalls that many developers, including myself, have stumbled into. Okay, I'll admit it, and still stumble into every now and then. Let's talk about these pitfalls so you can recognize and avoid them in your own projects. One of the biggest mistakes I see is developers skipping the refactor phase of the TDD cycle. Trust me, I get it. Once the tests pass, it's tempting to move on to the next feature right away, and maybe there's no need for refactoring, but do make sure you've checked thoroughly because neglecting refactor…

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