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This repository contains the implementation of lessons from the "Unit Testing for C# Developers" course. The course focuses on mastering unit testing, an essential skill for developers aiming to advance their careers.

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Unit Testing for C# Developers

Overview

This repository is a comprehensive guide to mastering unit testing in C#. It is based on the lessons from the "Unit Testing for C# Developers" course, which is designed to equip developers with the essential skills needed to write robust, maintainable, and testable code.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Importance of Automated Testing: Understanding the critical role of automated testing in software development and the benefits it provides.
  • Writing Effective Unit Tests: Techniques for verifying the correctness of individual units of code.
  • Utilizing Mocking Frameworks: How to create test doubles and isolate dependencies for more effective unit testing.
  • Refactoring Legacy Code: Methods to transform legacy, untestable code into loosely-coupled, testable code.
  • Dependency Injection (DI): Implementing DI to improve the testability of your code.

Course Content

1. Introduction to Unit Testing

  • Overview of unit testing and its significance in software development.
  • Setting up the testing environment in C#.

2. Writing Unit Tests

  • How to write basic unit tests using MSTest, NUnit, or xUnit.
  • Best practices for naming and organizing unit tests.

3. Mocking Dependencies

  • Introduction to mocking and the role of mocking frameworks like Moq.
  • Creating and using mock objects to isolate dependencies in unit tests.

4. Refactoring for Testability

  • Identifying and refactoring legacy code that is difficult to test.
  • Applying SOLID principles to improve code structure and testability.

5. Implementing Dependency Injection

  • Understanding Dependency Injection (DI) and its importance in unit testing.
  • Refactoring code to use DI for better testability and maintainability.

Installation

Prerequisites

Before running the unit tests in this repository, ensure you have the following:

  • .NET SDK: Ensure you have the latest .NET SDK installed.
  • Visual Studio: Recommended IDE for developing and running tests.

Setup Instructions

  1. Clone the Repository:
    git clone https://github.com/YusuffAhmad/UnitTestingCsharp.git

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This repository contains the implementation of lessons from the "Unit Testing for C# Developers" course. The course focuses on mastering unit testing, an essential skill for developers aiming to advance their careers.

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