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And that’s not all! Here’s the full programme (more here: https://socratesuk.org/training_day.html):
* @emilybache - Controlling Legacy Code with Approval Tests
* @lisihocke - Secure development lifecycle
* @ruby_gem - Bringing User Stories to Life
* @claresudbery - Using TDD to get Better Results from LLMs/AI
* Jon Jagger - TDD with Cyber-dojo
* Duncan McGregor & @natpryce - Extreme Refactoring
* @tottinge - Value Stream Mapping
@socrates UK CIC Training Day: We now have a full programme of content from eight amazing trainers! First up, @Jon Jagger with his session “TDD Game with Cyber-Dojo”.
You will be practicing test driven development away from the pressures of getting things done. You will be using the innovative, open source, browser based https://Cyber-dojo.org which provides a highly effective environment designed specifically for reflection and improvement. A hands-on intense but fun workshop with no slides.
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We organise in the open, and you're very welcome to chat with the organisers to help, ask questions, give feedback, or simply to watch. You can reach us on the #ev_socratesuk slack channel (https://slack.softwarecrafters.org/), or on mastodon, LinkedIn, BlueSky, or by emailing organisers at socratesuk dot org.
Tickets are first-come, first-served, so book yours before we sell out!
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For the training day, we've confirmed the following eight legendary trainers:
* @emilybache - Controlling legacy code with approval tests
* @lisihocke - Secure development lifecycle
* @ruby_gem - topic tbc
* @claresudbery - Using TDD to get better results from LLMs/AI
* Jon Jagger - TDD with Cyber-dojo
* Duncan McGregor & @natpryce - Extreme refactoring
* Tim Ottinger - Value stream mapping (@tottinge)
More details: https://socratesuk.org/training_day.html
What are you looking forward to this year? SoCraTes software crafting unconferences / open spaces happen across the world, in beautiful surroundings and with lovely people. So if you’re making plans for 2026, now’s the time to give yourself something to get excited about...
...because tickets are on sale for SoCraTes UK 2026! https://socratesuk.org/tickets.html
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