#0118 - Test Driven Development with Bryan Finster

#0118 - Test Driven Development with Bryan Finster

From No Nonsense Agile Leadership by Murray Robinson & Shane Gibson

March 17, 2025 · 54 min · Episode 119

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Bryan Finster discussing Test Driven Development and its importance in software engineering.

In this episode, we talk to Bryan Finster about Test Driven Development. We discuss what TDD is and why it's essential for high speed, high quality software engineering. Bryan criticizes independent QA teams and we explore how integrated cross-functional teams provide the rapid feedback you need to develop high quality code. And we discuss how to use value stream mapping to show your leaders the need to make a change. Tune in to learn all about TDD and BDD from an expert. Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast app: | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio | PlayerFM | Amazon Music | Listen Notes | TuneIn | Audible | Podchaser | Deezer | Podcast Addict | Contact Murray on LinkedIn or via email

People in this episode

Hosts: Murray Robinson, Shane Gibson

Guest: Bryan Finster

Topics covered

  • Test Driven Development
  • software engineering
  • cross-functional teams
  • value stream mapping
  • high quality code
  • rapid feedback

Keywords

  • Test Driven Development
  • TDD
  • software quality
  • cross-functional teams
  • value stream mapping
  • high speed development
  • feedback loops

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