Test Driven Development for Managers gives business and technical management a clear, plain-language overview of TDD. The day opens with a simple introduction before walking through the TDD process itself. Non-programmers follow how a developer writes a test, watches it fail, and then writes just enough code to pass it. A dedicated tooling module explains what tools such as JUnit, Cucumber, and Jenkins automate and where each fits into a delivery pipeline. Demonstrations in Java make the ideas concrete.
The course also weighs the shortcomings and pitfalls of driving development with tests, not just the benefits. This helps managers find the right approach and goals for their own teams. This gives leaders a candid, balanced view rather than a sales pitch for any one methodology. Throughout, the course offers practical advice for getting the most out of a test-driven program. It draws on views ranging from Beck and XP to the more moderate approaches of Coplien and others. Comparing these schools of thought shows managers there is no single “correct” way to adopt the practice. Instead, there are trade-offs suited to different teams and codebases.
The closing module turns theory into action, guiding attendees through choosing an approach and setting realistic goals for their own organization. By the end, managers and other stakeholders understand TDD and how it helps organizations produce higher quality at a lower cost. They also leave with a plan for introducing it without disrupting existing delivery commitments.
Who Should Attend
Business and Technical Managers, Team Leads, and other Stakeholders
What Attendees Will Learn
Upon completing Test Driven Development for Managers course, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the principles and practices of Test Driven Development (TDD)
- Identify the tools commonly used in a TDD workflow, such as JUnit, Cucumber, and Jenkins
- Recognize the benefits, shortcomings, and pitfalls of driving development with tests
- Evaluate the right TDD approach and goals for their own teams
- Compare differing industry perspectives on TDD, from Beck and XP to Coplien and others
- Understand how TDD can help organizations produce higher quality at a lower cost
Prerequisites
No programming experience is required. A general familiarity with software development concepts is helpful but not required.