What You’ll Learn
Master the fundamentals of Test-Driven Development with practical, hands-on learning
IDE Setup for TDD
Practical steps to configure your development environment for an effective Test-Driven Development workflow.
Test-First Approach
Learn to write tests before code and understand why this approach leads to superior software design.
Meaningful Unit Tests
Structure unit tests that are not only functional but also maintainable and meaningful for your codebase.
Explore TDD tools
Build confidence in your code with hands-on examples using PHPUnit (demonstrated in the training) or equivalent testing frameworks.
Clean Code Principles
Discover how TDD naturally leads to simpler, more flexible, and bug-resistant software architecture.
Real Project Strategies
Practical strategies and patterns to successfully adopt TDD in your existing and new projects.
Course Format
Structured learning with hands-on practice and real-world application
Intensive learning experience
- Bite-sized daily lessons + live coding demo
- Hands-on practice with daily exercises
- Final challenge: Build a feature from scratch with TDD
PHPStorm License
6 months free access to JetBrains IDE (T&C applies)
Expert Code Review
Personalised feedback on your final project
Who Is This For?
Whether you’re just starting with testing or looking to refine your development process, this training is designed for developers at every level
Quality & Reliability
Developers who want to improve code quality and reduce bugs in their applications.
What You’ll Walk Away With
By the end of the week, you’ll have practical skills and confidence to implement TDD in your projects
- A strong understanding of the TDD workflow and red-green-refactor cycle
- Confidence to write tests before code in any programming language
- A repeatable practice you can apply to any language or project
- Practical strategies for implementing TDD in real-world scenarios
- Improved code quality and reduced debugging time
- Better software design through test-first development
Everything You Need to Succeed
Beyond the core training, get access to resources, community, and support that ensure your success
Cheat Sheets & PDFs
Quick reference guides for PHPUnit syntax, red-green-refactor cycle, and common testing patterns
Starter Repository
Ready-to-clone project boilerplate so you can jump right into practice
Daily Code Exercises
Small, practical problems that reinforce each day’s lesson
Private Community
Slack/Discord group for sharing progress, asking questions, and networking
Pair Programming
Optional practice sessions where learners team up to solve exercises
Daily Challenges
Gamified participation with coding challenges and community recognition
Q&A Sessions
Direct access to instructors to resolve blockers and get expert guidance
Code Reviews
Personalized feedback on your final challenge submission
Office Hours
Open drop-in sessions for extra help and advanced topics
Get Certified & Build Your Portfolio
Earn a completion certificate and showcase your final TDD project on GitHub. Add professional credibility to your developer profile.
