Test-driven development (TDD) is a powerful strategy for building reliable, maintainable, and high-quality applications in today’s fast-paced software industry. This course introduces the essential skills required to apply TDD within Angular, helping developers craft resilient code through structured testing techniques.
Mastering Angular Test-Driven Development
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Explore the fundamentals of test-driven development in Angular
Set up and use testing tools like Jasmine and Karma for unit testing
Implement end-to-end testing using Protractor, Cypress, and Playwright
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January 2026
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There are 11 modules in this course
In this section, we introduce TDD in Angular, covering environment setup, test file creation, and best practices to improve code quality and maintainability.
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2 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore using Jasmine and Karma to test Angular applications. Key concepts include writing unit tests, configuring cross-browser testing, and analyzing code coverage for improved reliability.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore writing unit tests for Angular components, services, and directives. Key concepts include test environments, lifecycle hooks, and DOM interactions for reliable application functionality.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore mocking and stubbing dependencies in Angular tests. Techniques include using spies, TestBed providers, and async utilities to control and test component behavior effectively.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore testing Angular pipes, forms, and reactive programming. Key concepts include data formatting, test-driven development, and form validation for reliable application behavior.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine end-to-end (E2E) testing principles, its benefits in software development, and compare Protractor, Cypress, and Playwright tools for effective testing strategies.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we cover Cypress integration in Angular for E2E testing, including setup and writing component tests.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment
In this section, we explore writing E2E tests for a calculator using Cypress, focusing on test structure, handling number types, and leveraging custom commands for efficiency.
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1 video7 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore CI/CD practices, focusing on automating testing and deployment workflows with GitHub Actions to enhance software development efficiency and reliability.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore TDD best practices for Angular, focusing on testable components, iterative development, and selecting optimal testing patterns for maintainable code.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment
In this section, we explore TDD for Angular refactoring, focusing on identifying code smells and applying the red-green-refactor cycle for continuous improvement.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
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