This repository contains all the code for the YouTube video tutorial, "TDD for Beginners: Let's Build a Queue from Scratch (PHP & PHPUnit)."
If you're looking to learn Test-Driven Development from a hands-on perspective, this is the perfect place to start. The code follows a strict "Red, Green, Refactor" approach as we build a Queue Abstract Data Type in PHP.
Watch the Full Tutorial on YouTube
This project is a practical example of how to apply the TDD methodology to a real programming problem. We start with a simple, failing test and build out a complete, robust data structure, one small step at a time. The code is written in PHP and uses the PHPUnit testing framework.
Key concepts explored in the tutorial:
- The "Red, Green, Refactor" cycle
- Writing isolated unit tests
- Using PHPUnit for TDD
- Refactoring tests and production code
- Building a Queue data structure
To run the code and follow along with the tutorial, you'll need PHP and Composer installed on your machine.
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/the-engineering-coach/001-queue
cd 001-queue- Install the dependencies:
composer install- Run the tests:
./vendor/bin/phpunitYou should see all tests pass! From there, you can experiment with the code or write your own tests to continue learning.
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