Automated Testing in Modern C++: Foundations and Frameworks

Writing manual test cases for C++ code is slow, error-prone, and unsustainable as your codebase grows. Transitioning to automated testing ensures your software remains robust, reliable, and easy to maintain over time. In this text-based course, you will explore the fundamental principles of automated testing in modern C++, understanding the core philosophy behind testing, learning how to structure test suites, and discovering how popular frameworks help you catch bugs early. What you'll learn: - Understand the core benefits of automated testing and how it saves development time. - Explore the foundational terminology of unit, integration, and regression testing. - Write clean, readable test cases using popular modern libraries like GTest and Catch2. - Configure and run test suites efficiently using CTest as a test runner. - Apply modern C++ design principles to write highly testable and modular code. - Integrate basic test automation concepts into modern development workflows. The course starts with essential testing theory and terminology before moving into step-by-step written explanations of framework setup and test design. You will read practical code examples and complete written exercises to solidify your understanding of C++ test suites. This course is designed for C++ developers who are new to automated testing and want to build a solid foundation. Start reading today to write cleaner, safer, and more reliable C++ code.