Does Not Compute

67: So Very TDD

Episode Summary

In episode 67 of Does Not Compute, Sean and Paul talk about some basic rules for refactoring, how TDD can help you refactor with confidence, and when it might be time to reevaluate a tool in your toolbox

Episode Notes

Things Mentioned

• Destiny
• Basic Rules of Refactoring
• Tower Git Client
• RSpec
• Minitest
• TDD
• Upcase.com
• The Low-Down on Fixtures
• FactoryGirl
• Faker
• Webpack
• Browserify

Sean's rules for Refactoring

• Don't change something until you absolutely need to. If you're sweeping the floor, don't get distracted by a dirty sink.
• Test, test, test.
• Commit early and often.

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