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# Clean Tests

### Connection - Mythbusters

Connect participants to the topic by making them relate on Facts and Myths regarding Unit Tests

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Debriefing is available in the slide deck

### Concepts

![](/files/4qEq1gX5tksHq8hVAQKv)Before going further regarding the concepts, invite them to reflect on they define :

* What is a Unit ?
* Which tests they would write on the giving piece of code ?
* How they would write it ?

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Then explain all those concepts :

* Schools of testing
* Pillars of Good Unit Tests
* FIRST Principles
* Anatomy of Unit Tests
* How to name your Unit Tests
* Styles of Code

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### Concrete Practice - Anti-Patterns

In groups, make them identify Unit Tests anti-patterns by using Code snippets or the repository provided in this page.

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You can debrief it directly on the Miro board or from the slides :

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My identification logic and refactoring are explained in this step-by-step guide : 

{% embed url="<https://github.com/ythirion/clean-tests/blob/master/java/src/test/java/antipatterns/solution/step-by-step.md>" %}

### Conclusion

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### Resources

* Repository is available here : <https://github.com/ythirion/clean-tests>
* You can use the miro board here to facilitate this session : <https://miro.com/app/board/o9J_lpq9YGo=/?invite_link_id=764775433309>
* Slides are available here on speakerdeck :&#x20;

{% embed url="<https://speakerdeck.com/thirion/clean-tests>" %}
Clean Tests slides
{% endembed %}

* A lot of stuff from this workshop comes from the book "Unit Testing : Principles, Practices, and Patterns"by [Vladimir Khorikov](https://enterprisecraftsmanship.com/)

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