Course code: WEB-20

Years with company: 2

Years programming: 15

Primary programming language: C

Other programming languages: C++, Python

Unit test harnesses: CppUTest, ceedling/unity

Something else: I am currently working my way through the "TDD for Embedded C" book. I want to learn more about how we can use TDD to streamline our regression testing process. I would like to know more about embedded C++, so I'd appreciate recommendations you have for good resources on the subject.

Test practice now: Manual regression tests; bench-top testing using the debugger; manually-written test programs that run on my PC

Target system: We use MSP430 microcontrollers and are transitioning to ARM.

Dev tools: We use IAR Embedded Workbench, SurroundSCM, and HelixALM.

Build time: 31-60 seconds

Coding standard: I just try to match the coding style of the preexisting code.

Function too long: If there is a lot of unrelated logic grouped together, I try to break it down into helper functions and use those helpers inside the original function to clarify intent.

Code reviews: Code reviews are performed separately using SurroundSCM.

Code time: 20%

Test time: 50%

Debug time: 30%

Favorite thing about dev: I like building systems that interact with the real world. I also enjoy refactoring code into something that is easier to understand and less complex.

Least favorite thing about dev: I don't like reading code that is convoluted or uses too many abbreviations

Tdd knowledge: You try to develop code by thinking about the responsibilities of a module first. Then you think of the tests needed to confirm those responsibilities, and then you write the code needed to pass those tests.

Why are you attending: I want to learn more about TDD; I was the one who pushed for this training because I think it can make our lives easier at work. I really hope this is the case.