April 2023
Intermediate to advanced
342 pages
8h 27m
English
Overview
This book guides you through the principles and techniques of test-driven development (TDD) tailored for Go programming. You'll learn to write efficient and idiomatic tests for various types of Go applications, addressing challenges such as concurrent programming and API testing. By working through real-world examples, you will master TDD and improve the reliability and maintainability of your Go projects.
What this Book will help me do
- Implement fundamental TDD principles to structure reliable unit tests in Go.
- Use mocking and assertion frameworks like Testify effectively in your testing.
- Create and execute table-driven tests for reusable testing patterns.
- Apply contract testing using Pact to validate microservices.
- Develop edge case tests and experiment with fuzzing for robust coverage.
Author(s)
Adelina Simion is an experienced software engineer specialized in Go development and testing methodologies. With a hands-on approach to TDD and extensive experience in microservices architecture, Adelina provides deep insights into integrating testing processes into software development. She is passionate about teaching advanced Go programming techniques and helping developers excel in their projects.
Who is it for?
Are you a Go developer seeking to improve your testing skills or a software tester familiar with Go fundamentals? This book is for intermediate-level professionals aiming to refine their expertise in test-driven development and building highly reliable and maintainable Go applications. If you already know Go's syntax and want to implement effective testing strategies, look no further.
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