Test Driven Machine Learning

The TDD cycle

The TDD cycle consists of writing a small function in the code that attempts to do something that we haven't programmed yet. These small test methods will have three main sections: the first section is where we set up our objects or test data; the second section is where we invoke the code that we're testing; and the last section is where we validate that what happened is what we thought would happen. You will write all sorts of lazy code to get your tests to pass. If you are doing it right, then someone who is watching you should be appalled at your laziness and tiny steps. After the test goes green, you have an opportunity to refactor your code to your heart's content. In this context, "refactor" refers to changing how your code ...