ATDD with PHP and Behat - Acceptance Test Driven Development

🎉 Master ATDD with PHP and Behat: Your Guide to Building Better Software 🎓

Course Overview: Dive into the world of Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD) using PHP and Behat, the leading tool for behavior-driven development. This course is designed to help you understand the intricacies of ATDD and how it can be a game-changer in your software development process, serving as a powerful communication bridge between stakeholders and developers.

What You'll Learn:

🎯 Understanding ATDD:

• What is ATDD? Discover the fundamentals of ATDD and how it differs from other testing approaches.
• ATDD vs Behavior Driven Development (BDD): Learn the nuances between ATDD and BDD.
• ATDD vs Test Driven Development (TDD): Understand how ATDD complements TDD with a focus on acceptance criteria.

🔍 Gherkin Language Basics:

• Introduction to Gherkin: Get acquainted with the Given-When-Then language that's at the heart of BDD.
• Writing Requirements in Gherkin: Master the art of capturing software requirements using a clear and concise language.

Practical Application:

🚀 Hands-On Learning: We'll use an engaging activity – playing a bowling game – to apply ATDD principles in a real-world context. This interactive approach ensures you not only understand the concepts but can also implement them effectively.

🤝 ATDD and Business:

• ATDD vs BDD: Understand the specific focus of ATDD on acceptance criteria from a business perspective.
• TDD and ATDD Explored: Learn where TDD fits within the broader spectrum of testing methodologies.

Real-World Application:

🏆 Workshop Tested: This course was successfully presented at the PHP Conference London 2019, demonstrating its practical value and effectiveness.

Course Materials:

📚 Downloadable Code: Access all the code used in this course on GitLab to follow along or reference later.

💡 Feedback and Support: Your learning journey doesn't end when the course does. If you work on exercises from the course, I welcome your code for review and am always eager to provide feedback.

Who Is This Course For?

• Developers looking to understand ATDD and its role in modern software development.
• Testers aiming to expand their skill set beyond traditional testing methods.
• Business analysts who want to communicate requirements more effectively.
• Project managers and stakeholders who want to ensure clarity and quality of expectations.

Key Takeaways:

• A solid grasp of ATDD and its significance in the development lifecycle.
• Proficiency in using Behat for writing acceptance tests.
• The ability to describe software features and define acceptance criteria using the Gherkin language.
• An understanding of the differences between ATDD, BDD, and TDD.
• Practical experience applying ATDD principles through an engaging activity.

Join us on this journey to enhance your software development skills with ATDD and Behat! 🛣️💻