Java Testing: An Introduction to TDD (Coursera)

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Java Testing: An Introduction to TDD (Coursera)

Test Driven Development (TDD) is an industry accepted technique to build Enterprise Applications and enhance quality. This course will introduce a test first approach for the development of Java artifacts and explain the benefits of adopting such a technique

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Course 3 of 4 in the Java Testing Specialization.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
A Test First Approach
Using a test first approach to development

WEEK 2
Core Principles
This module will explain the key Principals of test driven development (TDD)

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