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Why should one adopt TDD??

A short list:
# Writing tests first require you to really consider what you want from the code
# Short feedback loop
# Creates a detailed specification
# Reduced time in rework

For more: http://www.notesfromatooluser.com/2008/10/advantages-of-tdd.html

1., 3. and 4. are not convincing.

So have you ever tried TDD? and I mean give it a real try? Work for a couple of weeks? Pair with someone who already does it?

From what I see you spend a lot of time voting down anything to do with Agile. If you so actively hate it why not move on to something you like?

And yet they're more convincing than your "rebuttal".

tdd is as what is said, a leap of faith.
and it has deffinately paid off... once u get past the learning curve for certain testing frameworks

newton_dave what you're missing is that Motion Control down votes everything I post. It would seem he his happier to snipe and criticise than try. My rebuttal is aimed at his unwillingness to try new things. Its very easy to say something is unconvincing without giving reasons as Motion Control did. If he gave a real reason then we could debate. Saying I'm wrong doesn't make it so.

> Its very easy to say something is unconvincing without giving reasons as Motion Control did.

That's why I said your reasons were more convincing than his (air-quoted) "rebuttal".

Ahhh I misunderstood thanks for the clarification. Too bad Dzone doesn't give email's for comments and replies. Danke.