World Congress 2023 • Sep 27, 2023

Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer

Alexandre Borges

Testing isn't just about finding bugs; it fundamentally drives developer happiness. Discover how to build a flexible .NET toolbox that transforms legacy code anxiety into deployment confidence.

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Using tests to build a confident developer culture

Fostering a safe environment with tests improves code quality and team happiness.

#2 about 5 min

Keeping tests self-contained for local development

Self-contained and fast tests reduce local setup friction for new team members.

#3 about 3 min

Using tests as quality gates in paths to production

Defining exact deployment steps and using tests as quality gates aligns team agreements.

#4 about 3 min

Adopting shift-left testing to refine business requirements

Integrating tests before developing code clarifies requirements and aligns business expectations.

#5 about 3 min

Managing testing strategies within continuous delivery pipelines

Running fast and reliable tests in continuous delivery pipelines avoids deployment bottlenecks.

#6 about 3 min

Building test infrastructure for existing legacy projects

Creating dedicated testing infrastructure around legacy code enables safe iterative improvements.

#7 about 1 min

Adapting the test pyramid to project requirements

The test pyramid serves as a flexible guideline rather than a strict rule for applications.

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Defining the core triad of basic tests

Unit, integration, and acceptance testing each offer unique perspectives on application functionality.

#9 about 5 min

Evaluating applications through specialized testing strategies

Contract, load, and mutation tests uncover architectural edge cases and performance limits.

#10 about 2 min

Recommended tools and literature for effective testing

Utilizing highly regarded testing literature deepens foundational knowledge for producing quality code.

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