EDD: How TDD and BDD Miss the Point
Nathaniel Talbott, Founder, Terralien
Nathaniel Talbott introduces Experiment Driven Development. Too much focus on TDD can miss the bigger picture and drive changes that negatively impact the overall business. Nathaniel discusses EDD, why you should do it, and what Ruby tools can help.
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