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Software developers Newkirk and Vorontsov explain how to implement test-driven development (TDD) principles and practices to drive efficient coding and better design. They walk readers step by step through TDD and refactoring in an n-tier, .NET-connected solution. The book is written for experienced programmers who are familiar with C# syntax and understand object-oriented programming. An introduction to basic concepts and a chapter on ways to use tests without having to write them in C# are included for managers and business analysts.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Description
Learn how to apply the concepts and techniques of Test-Driven Development (TDD) to writing software for Microsoft .NET. Two experts in agile software development teach—using a wealth of pragmatic examples in C# and other .NET development tools—how to use automated tests to drive lean, efficient coding and better design. You’ll focus on .NET-specific issues for TDD, including the best time to employ the inherent features of .NET class libraries and how to use NUnit, a leading unit-testing framework for .NET. And you’ll see real-world examples of TDD-for .NET projects, including a Microsoft ADO.NET relational database, a user interface created with Microsoft ASP.NET and Microsoft Windows® Forms, Web services, and other useful applications.


About the Author
James W. Newkirk has been a software practitioner for more than 18 years. He has been involved with the agile processes community since its inception. He has contributed to many books, written many articles, and is a frequent speaker at XP/Agile Universe and OOPSLA. He has been a frequent contributor to the development of NUnit, a unit testing tool for the .NET environment, and is now the administrator of this open source project. Alexei A. Vorontsov has been a software developer for more than eight years. He has developed software in a variety of environments, from scientific mathematical applications to enterprise systems. His interests include development, testing, and management of large distributed software solutions and pragmatic application of agile methods to meet the goals of enterprise system development in a cost-efficient manner.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

With the clarity and precision intrinsic to the Test-Driven Development (TDD) process itself, experts James Newkirk and Alexei Vorontsov demonstrate how to implement TDD principles and practices to drive lean, efficient coding -- and better design. The best way to understand TDD is to see it in action, and Newkirk and Vorontsov walk you step by step through TDD and refactoring in an n-tier, .NET-connected solution. And, as members of the development team for NUnit, a leading unit-testing framework for Microsoft .NET, the authors can offer matchless insights on testing in this environment -- ultimately making their expertise your own.

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