Course code: IBM-T-002

Years with company: .4

Years programming: 5

Primary programming language: C++

Other programming languages: C Java Python

Unit test harnesses: CTest GTest JUnit

Something else: Had previous role out of college doing SW Verification Testing in Aerospace industry before coming to IBM

Test practice now: Build Gtest suite w/ unit tests for new code coverage, then run existing unit tests and integration tests, team Jenkins pipeline tests on PR submission (end to end, smoke tests, integration)

Target system: Software stack for Z AI Enablement

Dev tools: Bob, VSCode, git, github project board, jenkins

Build time: 31-60 seconds

Coding standard: Team uses Google C++, personally I think through solution paths, prototype integration, then test

Function too long: >3 nested loops, repeated logic, function has multiple responsibilities

Code reviews: submit pr w/ template, include any necessary comments and output, Leads/Stake holders leave comments

Code time: 30

Test time: 30

Debug time: 40

Favorite thing about dev: Problem solving, learning about/considering tradeoffs, building and seeing updates in real time

Least favorite thing about dev: Bad docs between teams, unclear requirements

Tdd knowledge: Write tests describing intended behaviors and failures first, then craft solution

Why are you attending: Nominated for class, good learning experience as new hire