Test Driven Development with JavaScript

First, write a test that fails. Then, write the code to make it pass. This simple rhythm is the key to building truly robust software.

#1about 5 minutes

The fundamentals of software testing

Learn the difference between manual and automated testing, the various types like unit and integration, and why testing is crucial for product health.

#2about 2 minutes

Understanding the Test-Driven Development (TDD) workflow

TDD involves converting feature specifications into machine-readable tests before writing any implementation code.

#3about 3 minutes

Choosing the right JavaScript testing tools

An overview of the JavaScript testing ecosystem compares the all-in-one Jest framework with the combination of Mocha and Chai.

#4about 10 minutes

Preparing to implement the Fibonacci sequence with TDD

The Fibonacci sequence is introduced as the coding challenge, and the Red-Green-Refactor strategy is outlined for its implementation.

#5about 17 minutes

Live coding: Writing the Fibonacci unit tests

A step-by-step guide to writing unit tests for the Fibonacci function using Mocha's `describe` and `it` blocks and Chai's `expect` assertions.

#6about 10 minutes

Live coding: Implementing the function to pass tests

The Fibonacci function is implemented incrementally, running the test suite after each change to watch the tests turn from red to green.

#7about 3 minutes

Addressing performance issues with large numbers

An explanation of why the recursive implementation is slow for large inputs and how to solve precision issues using JavaScript's `BigInt`.

#8about 10 minutes

Applying TDD principles to API testing

The workshop transitions from unit testing to integration testing by setting up an Express.js API and using SuperTest to define its behavior via tests.

#9about 14 minutes