Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Learning to write tests before writing code, ensuring functionality and catching bugs early in the development cycle.
Key Questions
- Justify the practice of writing tests before implementing features.
- Design a set of unit tests for a given function.
- Evaluate how TDD impacts the overall quality and maintainability of software.
ACARA Content Descriptions
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