Software Craft

Combining Object Mother and Fluent Builder for the Ultimate Test Data Factory

Combining Object Mother and Fluent Builder for the Ultimate Test Data Factory

To test our business code we always need some kind of test data. This tutorial explains how to do just that with the Object Mother pattern and why we should combine it with a Fluent Builder to create test data factories that are fun to work with.

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5 Good Reasons to Use a Log Server

5 Good Reasons to Use a Log Server

Logging to files and analyzing them by hand is not the way to go anymore. This article explains the reasons why a log server is the way to go for collecting and analyzing log data.

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Tip: Provide Contextual Information in Log Messages

Tip: Provide Contextual Information in Log Messages

Have you ever had a situation where you stared at en error message in a log and wondered “how the hell is this supposed to help me?

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Tip: Use a Human-Readable Logging Format

Tip: Use a Human-Readable Logging Format

Application logs are all about finding the right information in the least amount of time. Automated log servers may help us in finding and filtering log messages.

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Tip: Use Logging Levels Consistently

Tip: Use Logging Levels Consistently

When searching for a bug, or just trying to get a feel for an application, it helps a lot if we know which information we can expect to find in the logs.

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Skipping a CI Build for non-code changes

Skipping a CI Build for non-code changes

Skipping a CI build is like purposefully not brushing your teeth every morning and evening. You know it should not be skipped and you feel guilty when you do it anyways.

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