TDD in Action with AI: From Fundamentals to Production

TDD in Action with AI: From Fundamentals to Production free download

Use Test-Driven Development and AI to build Production-Ready Software, with Kotlin & Spock

Test-Driven Development in Action with AI — Nikos Voulgaris.

Apply Test-Driven Development in real-world software, integrate AI tools into your workflow, and elevate your professional skills.

Does Test-Driven Development sound fun and promising, but feel limited to toy examples like Tic-Tac-Toe or FizzBuzz?

I've been there. It was frustrating to see such a powerful technique presented in ways that felt disconnected from the complexities of real-world software. That's why I created this course — to help software engineers confidently apply TDD in production codebases, and discover its full potential beyond the basics.

In this course, I share the hard-earned lessons from my own journey mastering TDD — distilled into a practical, structured, and accessible format. You'll learn how to build maintainable systems from the ground up, and how to integrate AI tools into your development workflow to move faster without sacrificing control or the benefits of TDD.

By the end of the course, my goal is for you to walk away with real-world, hands-on skills, a deeper understanding of TDD — and hopefully, to have enjoyed the ride.

What You'll Build

Throughout the course, we’ll build a task manager application that exposes a RESTful API. Users will be able to register, create tasks, update task statuses, and retrieve their tasks.

We’ll follow the principles of hexagonal architecture — not dogmatically, but by letting it emerge naturally through our TDD process. To keep things simple, we’ll use in-memory persistence.

Technologies used: Spring Boot, Kotlin, and Spock. No prior in-depth knowledge of these tools is required. The focus isn’t on specific technologies — it’s on mastering the methodology, mindset, and discipline of Test-Driven Development.

You’ll also learn how to thoughtfully integrate AI tools to support (not replace) your decision-making and enhance your TDD workflow.

Why Learn From Me?

I'm a software engineer with over 12 years of professional experience. I started exploring TDD around a decade ago, and have been using it extensively in production for the past 8 years. Along the way, I've helped dozens of engineers adopt TDD through in-person coaching, pair programming, and online workshops.

I know the pitfalls, the resistance, the confusion — and the "aha" moments that make it all click. I created this course to pass those insights on to you.