C++ Unit Testing: Google Test and Google Mock

🎓 Course Title: C++ Unit Testing: Google Test and Google Mock

Headline: Beginning Test Driven Development (TDD) in C++ with Googletest and Googlemock

Course Description:

Are you a software developer or a student eager to elevate your programming skills to the next level? 🚀 This course is your gateway to writing more solid, bug-free code using the powerful Google Test framework. By mastering the art of unit testing with Google Test and Google Mock, you'll ensure that your code is thoroughly vetted before it ever reaches production.

Why Should You Take This Course? 🤔

• Improve Your Code Quality: Your code will become more robust and reliable as you introduce automated tests that catch bugs early in the development process.
• Boost Confidence in Your Code: With a suite of automated tests, you'll have greater assurance that your code behaves as expected under various conditions.
• Prevent Regressions: Catch issues quickly and prevent them from propagating through your codebase, saving valuable time and effort.

🛑 Common Scenario Alert: Imagine this: After painstakingly writing new code, you discover that your changes have inadvertently broken existing functionality. This scenario is all too familiar for many developers. The solution? Automated unit testing. By integrating this practice into your development workflow, you can minimize the risk of introducing bugs and ensure that each part of your application functions correctly.

Prerequisites:

• No prior experience with automated testing is required! ✅
• Basic knowledge of C++ is necessary, but don't worry—it doesn't have to be advanced stuff.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• Software developers looking to integrate unit testing into their development practice.
• Students who want to understand the importance of writing testable code from the start.

Platform Compatibility:

• The course covers setting up Google Test on multiple platforms, including:
  • Windows (with Visual Studio)
  • Linux (using CMake or command line compilation)
  • Additional platforms may be supported based on community feedback!

Course Content Overview:

• Setup Instructions: Optional videos to help you get started with Google Test on both Windows and Linux.
• Unit Testing Basics:
  • Understanding the structure of a unit test.
  • Mastering assertions for numeric, string, and exception handling.
• Test Fixtures and Lifecycle Hooks (SetUp() and TearDown()): Learn how to reuse code between tests efficiently.
• Parameterized Tests: Write a single function to generate multiple tests, enhancing your testing capabilities exponentially.
• Mocking Essentials with Google Mock:
  • Dive into the basics of mocking real objects with fakes that you can control.
  • Discover how to set the behaviour of mocks to your advantage.
  • Learn about matchers, which allow for more flexible and powerful mocking scenarios.

Hands-On Learning:

This course is designed to be interactive with:

• Slides: To guide you through each topic.
• Coding Examples: Real-world examples that you can experiment with to solidify your understanding of unit testing in C++.

Join us on this journey to master the world of C++ unit testing with Google Test and Google Mock, and take your first step towards writing perfect code every time! 🌟

Embark on your journey to becoming a more proficient and confident C++ developer today. Enroll in "C++ Unit Testing: Google Test and Google Mock" and transform the way you write and maintain your code! 🚀🎉