Hi. I read about XP unit testing that said try not to use DB connection when doing the unit test. I usually ignore that message :) Most of the time DB...
... Hash: SHA1 ... I use interfaces and mock objects. The class that uses the database accepts, in its constructor if possible, an instance of an object that ...
Hello: Here is the way I run my tests using Hibernate, I hope it is of some help: I have put Junitee on top of Junit (which means the tests run in the...
Hi, This is my approach. When I am testing DAOs I hit the database because I need to validate that the hql I am passing into hibernate is correct and that the...
... Remember that Test Driven isn't (just) about testing your code. It's about getting you to design it so that responsibilities are clearly separated, and so...
I have more details... what I still need: * CUSTOMERS: Texas Hold 'em "experts"--that is, you know the rules and can explain them to others * DEVELOPERS: ...
Sorry if this seems obvious: Try to keep each layer separate - dao versus the real application. Your application should just get data from somewhere and do...
The May meeting is coming up soon (on the 16th) and I don't have a topic lined up yet. I've been waiting for something to hit me on the head, but it hasn't...
How did your quest for Poker Stars go? i imagine you're swmped with volunteers? p.s. How the h*ll are you? What's new with my favourite agilist?? -- Reginald...
... Aw, Reg, I thought /I/ was your favorite. -- J. B. (Joe) Rainsberger :: http://www.jbrains.info Your guide to software craftsmanship JUnit Recipes:...
Since Mike and I handed the workload of XP/Agile Toronto to Lawrence (good job btw) I've been busy with a different pursuit - establishing a martial art...
Hey Reg! Actually, I'm glad you asked... for two reasons: 1) we do still need volunteers :-)) so pleasesee this thread if you want to know what we are looking...
The May meeting will feature Mishkin Berteig leading a discussion on how Agile methods and processes can be used in non-software environments. We're getting...
Hi: Anyone interested in eating at Linda Thai before the XP/Toronto meeting tonight? We should meet at 5:30 to give time to eat and then walk over to Ryerson....
Hi: Anyone interested in eating at Linda Thai before the XP/Toronto meeting tonight? We should meet at 5:30 to give time to eat and then walk over to Ryerson....
... I would jump at the opportunity (I'm a student). Even though my goal is to end up working on the development of open-source software, you can't pass up the...
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Maybe i should use it as a singles ad :P I am wondering.. would anyone hire any developer that worked for Microsoft? Does having MS (Redmond, not sauga) on...
My bet is that yes .... it shows that you can satisfy the needs of some very demanding employers, You might need to prepare the explanation why did you join...
... Microsoft has hired an awful lot of extremely talented people over the years. I'm sure they've also hired a lot of less talented people as well (all big...
... Microsoft? ... provide ... I _have_ hired a developer from Microsoft. Now it is a battle with the outcome yet to be seen. Very strong and keen technically,...
I chatted with a friend who gets out there once in a while. From what they said, here are some questions for you: Can you thrive in the greenhouse of a...
Hi Folks! Well, Floyd Marinescu's labour of love is finally ready - InfoQ.com is in pre-launch beta testing and we'd love for you to have a look and send us...
... I'm surprised that no one else has raised some questions that seem crucial to me. Assuming that yours is not just a hypothetical question, what is the job...
I worked at MS in the US a few years ago and it was a great experience. It is not the bastion of geniuses that it once was esteemed to be. It's culture is...