How Spotify, Etsy & thoughtbot write really good code

What is test-driven development, and why are some of the biggest names in tech using it? Newsletter #42 January 25, 2018 Essential news, trends, and stories from Codecademy and the world of code. Why We Love Test-Driven Development Writing code is hard. Sometimes we need to move fast but also scale. Other times, it's wondering where to start when turning an idea into an app. And then there's diving into rabbit holes and squashing bugs. It's at moments like these that we turn to test-driven development. TDD, as it's called, asks you to write tests before writing the code itself. It's used by companies like Spotify, Etsy, and Buffer to increase the speed and quality of code production. That's why we partnered with the technical masterminds at thoughtbot to bring you more info, and more resources, on what we believe is the fastest way to write really good code. READ ON In Other News How's Our Email Look On This Device? If you've already taken our HTML and CSS courses, it might be time to Learn Responsive Design. Create websites that look great on devices of all shapes and sizes, in three hours, for free. A Peek Behind the Curtain Built In NYC recently spoke to our engineering team about what it's like to work at Codecademy. Come for photos of our office, stay for ruminations on the power of a good team lunch. Also, we're hiring! Extra Credit Can't get enough of test-driven development? The Bike Shed podcast by thoughtbot recently interviewed the self-described "testing enthusiasts" behind our TDD Pro Intensive. Connect with Us Codecademy 49 W 27th Street, New York, NY 10001 Unsubscribe from these alerts.