Executive Development Programme in Unit Testing C Code with Google Test

This course is designed for senior software engineers and technical leaders looking to enhance their unit testing skills specifically for C code using Google Test. Participants will gain hands-on experience in writing, executing, and maintaining unit tests, improving code quality and reliability.

Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, learners will master key concepts such as test-driven development, mock objects, and continuous integration, enabling them to apply best practices in their projects and teams.

1. 1. Introduction to Unit Testing: Learners will understand the importance of unit testing in software development, its benefits, and the basic principles of writing test cases. They will gain foundational knowledge about unit testing and its role in maintaining code quality.
2. 2. Overview of Google Test Framework: This module introduces learners to Google Test (GTest), a C++ testing framework. They will learn how to set up GTest, write basic tests, and run tests using Google Test’s built-in utilities.
3. 3. Writing Basic Unit Tests in C: Learners will write simple unit tests in C using Google Test. They will practice writing test cases for various functions and understand the structure and syntax of test assertions.
4. 4. Advanced Test Cases in C: This module covers more complex test cases, including edge cases and error handling. Learners will write tests for more intricate functions and learn how to effectively handle exceptions and errors in their test cases.
5. 5. Test Organization and Structuring: Learners will learn how to organize and structure their tests for better maintainability and readability. They will understand and implement test isolation, test dependencies, and organizing tests into test suites and test cases.
6. 6. Test Automation and Continuous Integration: This module focuses on automating tests and integrating them into a continuous integration (CI) pipeline. Learners will set up CI/CD processes using tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions and learn how to automate test execution and result reporting.
7. 7. Performance Testing with Google Test: Learners will learn how to test the performance of C code using Google Test. They will understand concepts like benchmarking, measuring execution time, and optimizing code performance through testing.
8. 8. Debugging and Profiling with Google Test: This module covers debugging techniques for unit tests and profiling tools for performance analysis. Learners will learn how to use Google Test’s debugger and other profiling tools to identify and fix issues in their code.
9. 9. Writing and Maintaining Test Documentation: Learners will learn how to document their tests effectively. They will understand the importance of test documentation and write clear, concise, and maintainable test descriptions and explanations.
10. 10. Best Practices and Case Studies: The final module focuses on best practices for unit testing in C and provides real-world case studies. Learners will gain insights into best practices for writing, maintaining, and integrating unit tests, and learn from practical examples of successful unit testing implementations.