Why I Write Code Backwards (and Why You Should Too)

Why would anyone write their tests first and design last? In this video, David Scott Bernstein explains why this seemingly backward approach is actually the key to building flexible, scalable, and maintainable software. Discover the two phases of development—separating the 'what' from the 'how'—and learn how this strategy can lead to better encapsulation, modularity, and testability in your code. Join David as he shares his insights on: - The importance of writing tests before coding. - How to keep your code agile and adaptable. - The art of translating user stories into effective, test-driven development. This channel now focuses on AI collaboration—watch our newest videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVefSMWuVIvl1lZQFCR7KTwSxCS0C2_9Z Work with Me: At The Passionate Programmer: to integrate AI into software development - https://PassProg.com At To Be Agile: to integrate Agile Technical Practices into software development - https://ToBeAgile.com I am now offering a limited number of coaching spots to integrate AI into software development for individual developers, software development teams, managers, and executives. To learn more, visit https://passprog.com/coaching/. Transform how you develop software with my Agile training for software developers. I offer comprehensive courses and personalized coaching to help you become an expert in Agile technical practices, the ones that make the biggest difference and include in-depth skills in Extreme Programming, design patterns, and refactoring. Learn more and start your journey here: https://ToBeAgile.com. Expand Your Knowledge with My Books - “Beyond Legacy Code: Nine Practices to Extend the Life and Value of Your Software” Learn essential practices for writing quality code more rapidly and with fewer defects: https://BeyondLegacyCode.com - “Prompt Engineering for Everyone: A Comprehensive Guide to Unlock the Potential of ChatGPT and AI Language Models.” Get actionable techniques to unlock the full potential of AI. Learn more at https://passprog.com/pefe/ Join the Conversation Do you have questions, suggestions, or thoughts? Please share them in the comments below—I’d love to hear from you! Next Video in the Series: - Check out more videos from my channel, @ThePassionateProgrammer - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClNB39bdGrUE9dEOtm8J8ZQ #ThePassionateProgrammer #DavidScottBernstein #SoftwareDevelopment #AIPromptEngineering