Course code:
BARR-9
Years with company:
1
Years programming:
15
Primary programming language:
C
Other programming languages:
C++, JavaScript, Python
Unit test harnesses:
Catch, Jasmine
Something else:
I taught myself to code when I was young in order to modify video games. I studied Electrical Engineering in college with very little software instruction, but my career has taken me in the direction of software leadership. I have continued to self-teach in an effort to learn and establish the best possible practices for my team.
Test practice now:
I have recently started writing unit tests alongside new code. Previously, I would run code and observe its behavior.
Target system:
Proprietary ARM-based hardware for use in aircraft.
Dev tools:
Green Hills MULTI, Eclipse, Jira, Git
Build time:
11-30 seconds
Coding standard:
Proprietary, derived from JSF++ and MISRA-C.
Function too long:
When the expected output is unclear.
Code reviews:
We use pull requests to check code against our standard and look for anything concerning. More relaxed when prototyping.
Code time:
55
Test time:
10
Debug time:
35
Favorite thing about dev:
I like to create tangible, useful programs and systems that contribute to a larger product. Writing helpful software that I can be proud of is very fulfilling.
Least favorite thing about dev:
Debugging and refactoring legacy code.
Tdd knowledge:
It is a technique for writing testable code by writing tests first. Code that is testable is inherently high quality, but writing testable code is not always intuitive. TDD provides a way to achieve this quality with minimal effort.
Why are you attending:
I would like my team to adopt TDD for our embedded software development. I proposed this training because I believe it will be an effective way to learn good habits and improve my understanding.