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Test-driven development as a concept is easy.<\/p>\n\n
Before you write any code, you write a failing test and then write enough code to get it to pass.<\/p>\n\n
But implementing test-driven development is harder.<\/p>\n\n
As well as overcoming the initial reluctance to write the tests first, it takes time to learn how to use it well.<\/p>\n\n
Code katas are great for practising TDD, but it can take time to progress from that to using it in a full application with more pieces.<\/p>\n\n
As with many things, practice and perseverance are key.<\/p>\n\n ", "format": "full_html", "processed": "\n
Test-driven development as a concept is easy.<\/p>\n\n
Before you write any code, you write a failing test and then write enough code to get it to pass.<\/p>\n\n
But implementing test-driven development is harder.<\/p>\n\n
As well as overcoming the initial reluctance to write the tests first, it takes time to learn how to use it well.<\/p>\n\n
Code katas are great for practising TDD, but it can take time to progress from that to using it in a full application with more pieces.<\/p>\n\n
As with many things, practice and perseverance are key.<\/p>\n\n ", "summary": null } ] }