# RSpec for dummies screencast? **URL:** \ **Category:** Rails\ **Created:** [September 5, 2007, 2:59pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rspec-for-dummies-screencast/113846 "2007-09-05T14:59:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Christian\_WattengSS](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/ed655f/32.png) [@Christian\_WattengSS](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Christian_WattengSS)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2007, 2:59pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rspec-for-dummies-screencast/113846/1 "2007-09-05T14:59:43Z")
Does anyone know of any RSpec screencasts for dummies, like me 🙂 I have a Java background, but I have never written a java test in my life. I’ve never learned about TDD or BDD so I’m totally blank on everything that has anything to do with testing and stuff. Where should I start?!? 😉 Christian… ---
**Author:** ![Christian\_WattengSS](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/ed655f/32.png) [@Christian\_WattengSS](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Christian_WattengSS)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2007, 4:06pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rspec-for-dummies-screencast/113846/2 "2007-09-05T16:06:56Z")
I have not viewed them but [peepcode.com](http://peepcode.com) has several rspec screencasts for sale ($9). Geoffrey’s video’s are normally really good and you can check out a preview for each one at his site. I haven’t come across any free ones available on the net Blessings, Jeff On 9/5/07, Christian WattengÃ¥rd [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote: > > – Jeff B., MasterView core team Inspired Horizons Ruby on Rails Training and Consultancy [http://inspiredhorizons.com/](http://inspiredhorizons.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Christian\_WattengSS](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/ed655f/32.png) [@Christian\_WattengSS](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Christian_WattengSS)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2007, 5:15pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rspec-for-dummies-screencast/113846/3 "2007-09-05T17:15:15Z")
Jeff B. wrote: > I have not viewed them but [peepcode.com](http://peepcode.com) has several rspec screencasts > for > sale ($9). Geoffrey’s video’s are normally really good and you can check > out > a preview for each one at his site. Are they current? The 1.0.8 version seems to have changed things from 1.0.5. If the videos on [peepcode.com](http://peepcode.com) are based on 1.0.5, I’d hesitate to use them. Cody S. ---
**Author:** ![Christian\_WattengSS](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/ed655f/32.png) [@Christian\_WattengSS](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Christian_WattengSS)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2007, 12:01pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rspec-for-dummies-screencast/113846/4 "2007-09-06T12:01:48Z")
> Are they current? The 1.0.8 version seems to have changed things from > 1.0.5. If the videos on [peepcode.com](http://peepcode.com) are based on 1.0.5, I’d hesitate > to use them. I have both peepcode rSpec screencasts. From memory, 1.0.5 is used in part one, and 1.0.8 in part 2. Geoffrey mentions how to upgrade and some of the changes in part 2. Best to contact him directly for more details, as mentioned. The screencasts are great by the way, Chris ---
**Author:** ![Christian\_WattengSS](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/ed655f/32.png) [@Christian\_WattengSS](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Christian_WattengSS)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2007, 11:48pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rspec-for-dummies-screencast/113846/5 "2007-09-05T23:48:19Z")
On 9/5/07, Cody S. [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote: > 1.0.5. If the videos on [peepcode.com](http://peepcode.com) are based on 1.0.5, I’d hesitate > to use them. I agree, things have changed frequently in rspec. You’d have to ask Geoffrey for sure which version he used. The only thing I know is that these are fairly recently developed and I believe he is even still working on part 3, but I don’t know which version he used for these. From what I have seen, the changes to rspec seem to mostly be in the form of using different key words for the DSL and config options. So if you know what these changes are (using the release notes) you can simply use the proper 1.0.8 keywords (it is the same concepts), but I agree it is better if it’s just using the latest version (much less work for you to do). Best thing to do is email Geoffrey and find out what version. Blessings, Jeff – Jeff B., MasterView core team Inspired Horizons Ruby on Rails Training and Consultancy [http://inspiredhorizons.com/](http://inspiredhorizons.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Christian\_WattengSS](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/ed655f/32.png) [@Christian\_WattengSS](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Christian_WattengSS)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2007, 10:04am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rspec-for-dummies-screencast/113846/6 "2007-09-07T10:04:12Z")
On 6 Sep, 12:01, Chris L. [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote: > > Are they current? The 1.0.8 version seems to have changed things from > > 1.0.5. If the videos on [peepcode.com](http://peepcode.com) are based on 1.0.5, I’d hesitate > > to use them. > > I have both peepcode rSpec screencasts. From memory, 1.0.5 is used in > part one, and 1.0.8 in part 2. Geoffrey mentions how to upgrade and some > of the changes in part 2. Best to contact him directly for more details, > as mentioned. > > The screencasts are great by the way, Even for a total newb like me? Meaning that, I watch the casts, and walk away with a Eureka! feeling about application speccing and testing? ;o) Christian…