TDD and Other Drugs

Explore effective testing practices and techniques in this 34-minute Devoxx conference talk by Vanessa Formicola. Discover why quality matters and learn about Quality Threat Modelling (QTM). Examine existing test pyramids, map multidimensional architecture, and identify quality threats with mitigation plans. Gain insights on treating test code with the same care as production code, aiming for an 80/20 test-to-production code ratio. Benefit from Formicola's extensive experience as a Software Engineering Manager and consultant, covering high-scale backend systems, legacy modernization, and infrastructure as code across various domains and tech stacks.

Syllabus

Intro
Background
Why would I care about quality?
Quality Threat Modelling (QTM)
Identify your existing test pyramid
Map the architecture multidimensionally
Identify quality threats & mitigation plan
Mitigate quality threats
HQ: Code and software practices
80/20 test code/production code
Treat test code with the SAME care as prod code
HQ: Test code is code!