ReTest: Framework for Applying TDD in the Development of Non-deterministic Algorithms

Ivo, André; Guerra, Eduardo

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-55907-0_7

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“…TDD process embraces a set of successive short cycles to develop the desired functionality by following three steps: (1) write a test for the next bit of functionality you want to add; (2) write the functional code until the test passes; and (3) refactor both new and old code to make it well-structured [3]. The refactoring activity is strongly recommended in both TDD and TLD to change the production and test code and make it as simple as possible, ensuring that all tests pass [18]. Tests frameworks such as JUnit [4] were developed to enable and facilitate the implementation of unit tests.…”

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An Empirical Study of Test-Driven Development vs. Test-Last Development Using Eye Tracking

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Test-Driven Development (TDD) is an iterative software development technique in which unit tests are defined before production code, while Test-Last Development (TLD) is a more traditional development technique in which unit tests are written after the features are implemented. There have been a number of empirical studies investigating the effects of TDD compared to other approaches in terms of software quality and productivity. However, there are few investigations in which the TDD effects are explored from the viewpoint of the developers' experience. This paper presents an eye-tracking study carried out in order to measure visual attention during the coding and test tasks when developers are using TDD compared to TLD. Our preliminary findings pointed out a similar visual effort proportion in both techniques, but a difference regarding eye gaze behavior between them which needs to be confirmed.

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An approach for applying Test-Driven Development (TDD) in the development of randomized algorithms

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J Softw Eng Res Dev

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TDD is a technique traditionally applied in applications with deterministic algorithms, in which the input and the expected result are known. However, the application of TDD with randomized algorithms have been a challenge, especially when the execution demands several random choices. The goal of this paper is to present an approach to allow the use of TDD in the development of randomized algorithms, and the Random Engagement for Test (ReTest) framework, a JUnit extension that provides support for the proposed approach. Furthermore, this paper present the results of a single-subject experiment carried out to assess the feasibility of the proposed approach, and a study on developer experience when using ReTest framework. Our results support the claim that the proposed approach is suitable for the development of randomized software using TDD and that the ReTest framework is useful and easy to use.

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ReTest: Framework for Applying TDD in the Development of Non-deterministic Algorithms

Cited by 2 publications

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An Empirical Study of Test-Driven Development vs. Test-Last Development Using Eye Tracking

An Empirical Study of Test-Driven Development vs. Test-Last Development Using Eye Tracking

An approach for applying Test-Driven Development (TDD) in the development of randomized algorithms

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