IBM Course: Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD)

Course Description

Embark on a comprehensive journey into the world of software testing with this intermediate-level course on Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD). Offered by IBM, this course is designed to equip you with essential skills in automated testing, a critical component of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). You'll dive deep into the fundamentals of TDD and BDD, learning how these methodologies contribute to creating robust, resilient applications while reducing development costs and improving overall software quality.

What Students Will Learn

  • Understanding the importance of testing in software development
  • Mastering Test Driven Development (TDD) techniques
  • Implementing Behavior Driven Development (BDD) practices
  • Creating and running unit tests using various tools
  • Improving code coverage and implementing advanced TDD methods
  • Setting up and utilizing BDD environments
  • Writing feature and step files for BDD testing
  • Integrating Selenium for web interface testing
  • Applying TDD and BDD in real-world scenarios

Pre-requisites

This course is suitable for individuals with basic computer and IT literacy. While no specific programming experience is required, a fundamental understanding of software development concepts would be beneficial. The course is ideal for those looking to enhance their knowledge of software engineering and testing methodologies.

Course Coverage

  • Introduction to software testing and its importance in the SDLC
  • Fundamentals of Test Driven Development (TDD)
  • Creating and running unit tests with test assertions and fixtures
  • Advanced TDD methods, including code coverage reports and mock objects
  • Introduction to Behavior Driven Development (BDD)
  • BDD workflow and popular tools like Behave
  • Writing feature files using Gherkin syntax
  • Implementing step files and working with contexts in BDD
  • Integrating Selenium for web interface testing
  • Practical application of TDD and BDD in DevOps environments

Who This Course Is For

  • Software developers looking to improve their testing skills
  • Quality assurance professionals seeking to adopt modern testing methodologies
  • DevOps engineers aiming to integrate automated testing into their workflows
  • IT professionals interested in enhancing their software development practices
  • Anyone looking to gain a competitive edge in the field of software engineering

Real-World Application of Skills

  • Implement robust testing strategies in development projects
  • Reduce software bugs and improve overall code quality
  • Enhance collaboration between developers, testers, and stakeholders
  • Streamline the software release cycle and increase productivity
  • Develop more resilient and maintainable applications
  • Improve the overall efficiency of software development teams
  • Adapt to modern DevOps practices and agile methodologies

Syllabus

  • Module 1: Introduction to Testing
  • Module 2: Introduction to Test Driven Development
  • Module 3: Advanced Methods for Test Driven Development
  • Module 4: Introduction to Behavior-Driven Development
  • Module 5: Running Behave for Behavior Driven Development
  • Module 6: Final Project

Each module contains a mix of theoretical concepts, practical demonstrations, and hands-on labs to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. By the end of this course, you'll be well-equipped to apply TDD and BDD techniques in your software development projects, contributing to the creation of high-quality, resilient applications in today's fast-paced tech industry.