Overview

Test-driven development (TDD) is a powerful strategy for building reliable, maintainable, and high-quality applications in today’s fast-paced software industry. This course introduces the essential skills required to apply TDD within Angular, helping developers craft resilient code through structured testing techniques. You will learn to write effective unit tests, mock dependencies, validate forms, and work with reactive programming, all while following real-world workflows. The course walks you through Jasmine, Karma, Cypress, Protractor, and Playwright to achieve practical results when testing Angular applications. What sets this course apart is its strong combination of theory and hands-on implementation. You’ll move from foundational test principles to fully integrated CI/CD pipelines that automate testing and deployment for production-ready Angular apps. This course benefits Angular developers, tech leads, and students with basic Angular knowledge who want to elevate their testing skills through TDD.

Syllabus

Taking Your First Steps with TDD

In this section, we introduce TDD in Angular, covering environment setup, test file creation, and best practices to improve code quality and maintainability.

Using Jasmine and Karma to Test Angular Applications

In this section, we explore using Jasmine and Karma to test Angular applications. Key concepts include writing unit tests, configuring cross-browser testing, and analyzing code coverage for improved reliability.

Writing Effective Unit Tests for Angular Components, Services, and Directives

In this section, we explore writing unit tests for Angular components, services, and directives. Key concepts include test environments, lifecycle hooks, and DOM interactions for reliable application functionality.

Mocking and Stubbing Dependencies in Angular Tests

In this section, we explore mocking and stubbing dependencies in Angular tests. Techniques include using spies, TestBed providers, and async utilities to control and test component behavior effectively.

Testing Angular Pipes, Forms, and Reactive Programming

In this section, we explore testing Angular pipes, forms, and reactive programming. Key concepts include data formatting, test-driven development, and form validation for reliable application behavior.

Exploring End-to-End Testing with Protractor, Cypress, and Playwright

In this section, we examine end-to-end (E2E) testing principles, its benefits in software development, and compare Protractor, Cypress, and Playwright tools for effective testing strategies.

Understanding Cypress and Its Role in End-to-End Tests for Web Applications

In this section, we cover Cypress integration in Angular for E2E testing, including setup and writing component tests.

Writing Effective End-to-End Component Tests with Cypress

In this section, we explore writing E2E tests for a calculator using Cypress, focusing on test structure, handling number types, and leveraging custom commands for efficiency.

Understanding Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

In this section, we explore CI/CD practices, focusing on automating testing and deployment workflows with GitHub Actions to enhance software development efficiency and reliability.

Best Practices and Patterns for Angular TDD

In this section, we explore TDD best practices for Angular, focusing on testable components, iterative development, and selecting optimal testing patterns for maintainable code.

Refactoring and Improving Angular Code through TDD

In this section, we explore TDD for Angular refactoring, focusing on identifying code smells and applying the red-green-refactor cycle for continuous improvement.