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Good Enough Testing is all about helping developers make better decisions around what to test, how to test it, and when it’s enough. If you’ve ever struggled with overtesting, undertesting, or just feeling unsure if your tests are enough, this workshop might be for you.
Based on last year's workshop feedback, this is a more pragmatic and action-oriented version. We will focus on practicing test design techniques while keeping a solid understanding of when and how to apply them.
After running five sessions of Good Enough Testing workshops last year, in the first months of this year, I decided to pause for a bit. The reason? I needed time to focus on my health. It was the right call. Now I am ready to come back with fresh energy and a new format.
Whether or not you use Judoscale, you should check out Judoscale guides to configuring #Rails for production, scaling #Sidekiq, and understanding request queue time. 👉 https://judoscale.com/blog/opinionated-guide-to-configuring-rails-on-heroku
An Opinionated Guide to Configuring Rails on Heroku
JEMalloc, YJIT, and dyno sizes—oh my! Here’s how to keep your Rails app running smoothly on Heroku. 🛠️
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Short Ruby Newsletter - edition 127
The one where Sidekiq 8 is launched, where Kasper Timm Hansen is announcing a new workshop about Action View and where Adam McCrea launches PaaS Pricing Calculator
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There are several new gems you should check out and keep up with updates from libraries you might already be using.
Remember to read the Thinking about Code section to get into insightful conversations the community members have and to read the Around Code and check out for example, a business opportunity shared by @donnfelker.bsky.social
You can find up to 14 additional concrete code samples shared by the community to inspire your daily work or explore new ways to solve a problem.
We published the 127 edition of @shortruby.com This edition is sponsored by @adamlogic.com from Judoscale Here are some highlights from the Launch and Events section
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We also cover a selection of new gems that you might want to try out!
Yesterday we published the 125th edition of @shortruby.com This edition was possible with the great help of @Cosmin Vladut . Here is what you can find out inside: #Ruby #Rails #News #Coding
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🎮 Alpha testers wanted! We're experimenting with flexible type validation in Ruby through Domainic::Type alpha. Help us test constraint chaining, error messages, and more this holiday season! https://bit.ly/3ZQimaP #Ruby #OpenSource #BuildInPublic
GitHub - domainic/domainic: A suite of Ruby libraries crafted to arm engineers with the magic of domain-driven design.
A suite of Ruby libraries crafted to arm engineers with the magic of domain-driven design. - domainic/domainic
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Yesterday, with @vcosmin01.bsky.social help, we published the 123rd #ShortRuby newsletter. It's packed with new #Ruby on #Rails products, inspiring code samples, and insightful discussions on code design and architecture.
Let's discuss testing public methods versus private methods. Our focus is on verifying requirements. We aim to answer this question: Does our code correctly implement the requirements from a functional perspective?
I added a couple of new BlackFriday/Cyber Monday deals in the last two days for #Ruby developers. I invite you to browse them. They are form indie developers, nice tools to use and support fellow Rubyists. 👇 https://newsletter.shortruby.com/p/deals-for-ruby-developers-2024
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals for Ruby developers
A list of deals for Ruby and Ruby on Rails developers
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Yes, based on the feedback from the first four workshop sessions, I've begun working on a "Good Enough Testing" book. If everything goes as planned, it should be ready in beta in March 2025. You can purchase it at a discount with any workshop session and receive early access.
If you are unsure when to stop writing tests or how to assess whether your colleague wrote enough of them, this workshop helps identify all possible tests depending on the chosen criteria and offers a simple algorithm to determine the minimum tests needed.
If starting testing feels overwhelming or you rely on inspiration, this workshop provides a systematic approach to start writing tests quickly. The workshop will teach you how to think about testing and improve test desgin skills.
Who this workshop is for If you struggle with writing tests or aren't sure if your tests are good enough, the #GoodEnoughWorkshop will guide you in designing test cases that are effective in catch bugs and efficient in verify requirements with minimal effort.
