Yatspec is a tool that uses the @LinkingNote annotation to link acceptance test classes, helping to remove duplication between tests, make tests easier to find, and save time. It works by allowing tests to link to other test classes rather than duplicating logic. This helps follow principles like SRP and DRY. An example of using @LinkingNote in Yatspec was provided to demonstrate how it can help simplify tests and reduce maintenance time.

1. @LinkingNote in YATSPEC
Wojciech Bulaty
13 Oct 2015

2. Me (Wojtek)
9 years of software development
5+ years of TDD, pair programming, etc.

3. Yatspec
● Don't know how YATSPEC works?
– http://test-driven-development.com/2011/10/example-rev

4. Warmup!
https://www.mentimeter.com/

5. Problem
● Acceptance tests
– Find
– Understand
– Modify/Add/Delete
● A lot of time for complex domains
– 60-95% tests
– 5-40% production code
●
How can we save time?

6. Better tests
● Easier to find
● Easier to understand
● Easier to maintain
● Save time! :)
● Not easy! :(
● Best practices

7. One more tool in the toolbox
SAVE TIME! :)
● This is NOT going to solve all problems
● @LinkingNote
– Link to other test classes
– Remove duplication (less acceptance more unit)
– Easier to find tests
– SRP/DRY

8. Example
● Let's code!

9. Summary
● Use @LinkingNote
– remove duplication, find tests easier, ...
– save time
● Available in Yatspec 1.13

10. Credits & Thanks
● The team!

11. Feedback!

12. Questions?
http://test-driven-development.com/