Understanding TDD in academic environment: experiences from two experiments

Authors:
Sami Kollanus;Ville Isomöttönen
Affiliations:
University of Jyväskylä, Finland;University of Jyväskylä, Finland
Venue:
Koli '08 Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computing Education Research
Year:
2008

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Abstract

Several studies have reported positive experiences with Test-Driven Development (TDD) but the results still diverge. In this study we aim to improve understanding on TDD in educational context. We conducted two experiments on TDD in a master's level university course. The research setting was slightly changed in the second experiment and this paper focuses on comparing the differences between the two rounds. We analyzed the students' perceptions and the difficulties they faced with TDD. The given assignment clearly affected the students' reflections so that the more difficult assignment evoked a richer discussion among the students. Additionally, some insights into teaching TDD are discussed.