Master TDD: Transform How You Design and Build Spring Boot Applications
Stop writing tests after the fact.
Learn Test-Driven Development to design better software from the ground up, reduce debugging time, and ship with confidence.
Why TDD Changes Everything
Accelerate Your Feedback Loops
Learning how Test-Driven Development (TDD) with Spring Boot shortens your development cycle.
This allows you to catch and fix issues early, leading to faster and more efficient coding.
Boost Your Productivity
Master TDD techniques that streamline your workflow, reduce debugging time, and help you deliver high-quality code consistently.
Enhance your overall productivity.
Enhance Your Confidence
Gain the skills to write reliable, maintainable tests that ensure your Spring Boot applications work as intended.
Giving you the confidence to make changes and add features without fear of breaking existing functionality.
Other Courses Fail to Teach TDD
You've probably seen TDD examples with calculators, FizzBuzz, or simple arithmetic. These toy examples create a dangerous illusion that TDD is easy and straightforward.
But real applications have:
- Database transactions and data consistency
- External API calls that can fail
- Complex business rules spanning multiple services
- Legacy code without any tests
- Performance requirements
- Team coordination and code review processes
The Reality Gap
When you try applying TDD to your actual Spring Boot project, you hit walls:
- "How do I TDD this database interaction?"
- "Should I mock this external service or use a real one?"
- "How do I refactor this legacy controller with TDD?"
- "How do I convince my team this isn't just slowing us down?"
This Course Bridges That Gap
We start where other courses end. Every example uses real Spring Boot scenarios you face daily: No more wondering "but how do I actually use this at work?"
Why Invest Time to Learn TDD with this Course
No Fluff
We don't want to religiously convice you.
Take this course and see it for yourself.
Apply what works for you and avoid cargo-cult.
Beyond The Basics
Test fails, test passes, refactoring?
But how to do TDD for legacy code? How to do it remotely within a team?
We'll answer that.
Real-World Examples
TDD for a Game or Calculator is simple.
That's playground and doesn't prepare you. We go for real world hands-on examples.
Productivity Boost
Write more maintainable code.
Get confidence by adding a covering test suite for your project to sleep better at night.
Why Testing Matters More Than Ever in the AI Era
AI Writes Code, But Can't Guarantee It Works
Tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude can generate Spring Boot code instantly. But here's the problem: AI-generated code often looks correct but fails in edge cases, has subtle bugs, or doesn't handle real-world scenarios properly.
The Hidden Risks of AI Code
- Looks right, works wrong: AI generates syntactically correct code that fails with real data
- Missing edge cases: AI doesn't know your specific business rules and constraints
- Integration issues: Generated code might not work with your existing architecture
- Security vulnerabilities: AI can introduce subtle security flaws you won't catch without tests
TDD is Your Safety Net
When you write tests first, you:
- Verify AI suggestions immediately - catch problems before they reach production
- Define exact requirements - give AI clear specifications to work with
- Maintain code quality - ensure generated code meets your standards
- Build confidence - refactor and improve AI code safely
What You'll Master
Core TDD Methodology
Red-Green-Refactor cycle mastery
Test-first design thinking
Incremental development techniques
Refactoring with confidence
Spring Boot TDD Patterns
Testing Spring Boot controllers with TDD
TDD for service layer business logic
Database integration testing in TDD cycles
External API mocking and testing strategies
Real-World Application
Legacy code TDD introduction techniques
Team TDD adoption strategies
Performance considerations in TDD
Balancing TDD with delivery pressures
Advanced TDD Scenarios
TDD for complex business rules
Event-driven architecture with TDD
Microservices testing strategies
TDD in CI/CD pipelines
Course Overview
Introduction
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Why TDD?
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Hands-On TDD with Spring Boot
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TDD Caveats & Tips
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About the Course Instructor
Philip is an independent IT consultant living in Berlin. He started working with Java back in 2015 and has used it together with Spring Boot for multiple applications in several industries. Testing is an integral part of his daily work as he is a profound craftsman.
Once Philip understood the ins and outs of the Java testing landscape, writing tests makes as much fun as writing production code for him. He's a won around TDD (Test Driven Development) practitioner and regularly shares testing techniques among his colleagues and clients.
He started teaching Java topics on YouTube in 2018 and is writing content about the Java ecosystem on his blog since 2017.
More than 10.000 course students have enrolled for his online courses. Besides that, he's also actively helping developers on Stack Overflow with their questions around testing Java applications.
Testimonials
Here’s what people are saying about the course instructor
Tom Hombergs
Founder of reflectoring.io
Philip is a dedicated developer and doesn't give up until he has understood the details of a topic.
In his courses and articles, he transfers this knowledge to you and they leave you smarter than before.
Looking forward to working with you in the future, Philip.
Vlad Mihalcea
Founder of vladmihalcea.com
Philip is a very skilled content creator who managed to publish high quality articles and videos that cover a wide range of topics, like Spring, Java, or Spring Boot
He pays a lot of attention to details, so if you enjoyed his articles and videos, you are surely going to love his video courses.
Marco Behler
Founder of marcobehler.com
How can you not love what Philip is doing?
Tons of actionable tutorials and content across the Java and Spring universes.
Highly recommended!
Comparison with the Testing Spring Boot Applications Masterclass
These courses teach completely different skills, though they complement each other perfectly.
TDD Course (This Course): Learn the Methodology
- Focus: The TDD process and mindset - how to think and work test-first
- Skills: Red-Green-Refactor cycle, design through tests, incremental development
- Outcome: Transform how you approach coding problems and architect solutions
- When to use: You want to change your development workflow and write better code from the start
Testing Masterclass: Learn the Tools
- Focus: Testing frameworks and implementation techniques - the technical toolbox
- Skills: JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers, integration testing, test strategies
- Outcome: Master every testing tool and technique in the Spring Boot ecosystem
- When to use: You need deep expertise with testing libraries and comprehensive test coverage
Think of it this way: TDD teaches you when and why to write tests and shapes your entire coding approach. The Testing Masterclass teaches you how to implement those tests effectively with the right tools.
Already know testing tools? Take the TDD course to level up your development process.
New to Spring Boot testing? Start with the Testing Masterclass to build your technical foundation, then add TDD methodology.
Pricing
Standalone
99€
-30% Discount Promotion
Perfect for developers who already know testing tools but want to master the TDD process.
Masterclass Bundle
287€
Complete testing mastery - learn both the methodology (TDD) and the technical tools.
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