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Java vs. Scala Ceremony

17 Nov 2009 9:30 A GMT-05
Do you cringe at all the keystrokes you need to write Java code? Reduce the ceremony and give your fingers a rest with Scala.

Essence Over Ceremony in Unit Testing

9 Aug 2008 9:45 A GMT-05
There's been some talk recently about essence and ceremony, particularly regarding JVM programming languages. This entry talks about essence vs. ceremony in unit testing.

A Logical Ordering of Import Statements

3 Mar 2006 5:54 P GMT-05
This entry describes a guideline for ordering import statements in Java classes and interfaces. The ordering aids in module dependency management, particularly in a layered architecture.

A Common Set of Test Refactorings

19 Feb 2006 8:02 A GMT-05
A set of low level Eclipse refactorings commonly used together when refactoring unit tests.

TDD Pattern: Tabular Tests

5 Feb 2006 2:23 P GMT-05
This entry discusses a controversial, yet practical technique for refactoring test methods into a concise specification of test cases for a production class method.

Coding By Intention

10 Jan 2006 12:56 P GMT-05
The technique of coding by intention (along with test-driven development) is the first step in crafting elegant software.