This one-day seminar aims to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) using the Spring framework. By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to understand the principles of TDD, apply them effectively in Spring-based projects, and recognize the benefits of adopting TDD practices.

• Basic understanding of Java programming language.
• Familiarity with the Spring framework concepts (dependency injection, inversion of control, etc.).
• Prior exposure to unit testing concepts is helpful but not mandatory.

Session 1: Introduction to Test-Driven Development (TDD)

• Overview of TDD principles and benefits.
• The TDD cycle: Red, Green, Refactor.
• Understanding the importance of writing tests before code.
• Common misconceptions and challenges in adopting TDD.

Session 2: Setting Up the Development Environment

• Installing and configuring necessary tools (e.g., JDK, Maven/Gradle, Spring Boot).
• Creating a new Spring Boot project.
• Configuring testing dependencies (JUnit, Mockito, etc.).
• Setting up a test suite.

Session 3: Writing Unit Tests with JUnit

• Basics of unit testing with JUnit.
• Writing test cases for Spring components (controllers, services, repositories).
• Mocking dependencies using Mockito.
• Using assertions to verify expected outcomes.

Session 4: Test-Driven Development in Practice

• Applying TDD to develop a simple Spring Boot application.
• Writing failing tests based on requirements.
• Implementing code to make tests pass.
• Refactoring code while ensuring tests remain green.

Session 5: Integration Testing with Spring Boot

• Introduction to integration testing.
• Writing integration tests for Spring Boot applications.
• Testing REST endpoints.
• Verifying database interactions with Spring Data.

Session 6: Practicing Testing Controllers

• Overview of testing controllers in Spring MVC.
• Writing unit tests for Spring MVC controllers.
• Mocking HTTP requests and responses.
• Verifying controller behavior and responses.
• Testing exception handling in controllers.

Session 7: Best Practices and Pitfalls

• Best practices for writing effective tests.
• Identifying and avoiding common pitfalls in TDD.
• Strategies for dealing with legacy code.
• Tips for maintaining a healthy test suite.

Session 8: Q&A and Conclusion

• Open floor for questions and discussions.
• Summary of key takeaways.
• Resources for further learning.

Delivery Format:

• Instructor-led presentations.
• Hands-on coding exercises and demonstrations.
• Q&A sessions after each session.
• Collaborative problem-solving activities.
• Access to sample code repositories for reference.

Materials Required:

• Participants should bring their laptops with Java development environments set up.
• Pre-installed software: JDK, Maven/Gradle, IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse).
• Seminar materials (slides, code samples) provided by the instructor.

Note: This syllabus is subject to adjustments based on the specific needs and skill levels of participants.