TDD supercharged with AI let’s you Architect AND Build software the Right way in one go!

TDD isn’t just a testing technique or fancy hype. It’s a design discipline, older than you think! A rigorous workflow that transforms uncertainty into clarity, fear of change into confidence, and good code into resilient, self-documenting software. In this one-day intensive workshop, you’ll master the red-green-refactor cycle through focused coding katas, real-world refactoring sessions, and hands-on exploration of how modern AI pair programmers can amplify and strengthen this fundamental skill.

You’ll discover how TDD creates better software design by default, how to leverage AI as a powerful thought partner, and how to build a personal workflow where quality is baked in from the very first line of code.

Who It’s For

This workshop is designed for:

• Software developers and engineers looking to solidify their TDD practice
• Tech leads and architects advocating for sustainable code quality
• QA engineers and automation specialists deepening their collaboration with dev
• Anyone involved in building software who wants to write more reliable, maintainable, and confidently delivered code

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What You’ll Learn

Throughout the day, we’ll cover:

• TDD Fundamentals: The philosophical why, the business value, and the rhythm of Red, Green, Refactor
• The Testing Pyramid in Practice: Unit, integration, and contract testing within the TDD cycle
• Design Through Testing: How writing tests first leads to cleaner APIs, loose coupling, and emergent architecture
• AI as Your Pair Programmer: Prompting strategies for AI to generate test cases, suggest refactorings, and explain concepts
• The Anatomy of a Good Test: Characteristics of clean, maintainable, and trustworthy tests
• Test Doubles & Mocking: When, why, and how to use them effectively without over-complicating
• Legacy Code & TDD: Applying the “Sprout” and “Wrap” techniques to safely introduce tests
• Tooling & Workflow: Integrating TDD seamlessly into your IDE and CI/CD pipeline
• The Human Element: Cultivating patience, focus, and a growth mindset for disciplined development

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Format & Approach

Expect a hands-on, code-centric mix of:

• Live-coding demonstrations of TDD on realistic problems
• Guided coding katas (exercises) with immediate instructor feedback
• Solo and pair programming sessions to build muscle memory
• Interactive discussions on overcoming common pitfalls and resistance
• Practical experiments using AI assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT) within the TDD loop

This is not a passive lecture, it’s a practical lab designed to make TDD an intuitive and empowering part of your daily development practice.

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Duration

🕒 1 day (in-company or open enrollment)
📍 Available only on-site

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Outcomes

After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Explain the benefits and workflow of TDD to peers and stakeholders
• Confidently apply the red-green-refactor cycle to new features and bug fixes
• Use AI tools effectively to accelerate test writing, explore edge cases, and improve code design
• Refactor existing code with confidence, backed by a protective test suite
• Design more modular, testable, and resilient software from the outset
• Integrate TDD practices into their team’s workflow to improve collective code quality and velocity