Course code:
WEB-32
Years with company:
1
Years programming:
22
Primary programming language:
C#
Other programming languages:
JavaScript, Python, Java, C, C++
Unit test harnesses:
XUnit, NUnit, JUnit
Something else:
I like to learn new things. I like to improve my skills and find better ways of doing things.
Test practice now:
Still rely a lot on compiling the whole application and then testing the changed functionality by hand. We have some unit tests, but not enough to exercise all of the functionality.
Target system:
Split between web apps and cross platform (Windows/Linux) desktop applications that process SAE J1939/J1708 vehicle diagnostic messages.
Dev tools:
Visual Studio Code (Linux and Windows), Notepad++, Git/BitBucket, Jira
Build time:
1-5 minutes
Coding standard:
No real coding standard in place. Attempts have been made to create one but there is often disagreement on what requirements should be in the standard.
Function too long:
It's probably too long when it exceeds about 100 lines or the control structures are nested more than 3 or 4 levels in.
Code reviews:
Code reviews are required. They tend to be done individually by reviewers using BitBucket pull request functionality. Sometimes I think too little time is spent and issues get missed.
Code time:
70
Test time:
10
Debug time:
20
Favorite thing about dev:
Challenging and satisfying (when things work!) Creative outlet. Don't need a lot of physical space and tools. It automates repetitive and mundane tasks in a repeatable way.
Least favorite thing about dev:
Tendency for everyone to want to test software as a whole application instead of building confidence through testing parts and integrating. We don't do this when we build cars (and for good reasons). Why software?
Tdd knowledge:
Basic knowledge from reading on the topic. "Write tests before writing code."
Why are you attending:
I know about unit tests and I think I know what TDD is all about but I'd like a more formal introduction. I don't like that most testing is focused on application level testing only.