Considering rigor and relevance when evaluating test driven development: A systematic review

@article{Munir2014ConsideringRA,
  title={Considering rigor and relevance when evaluating test driven development: A systematic review},
  author={Hussan Munir and Misagh Moayyed and Kai Petersen},
  journal={Inf. Softw. Technol.},
  year={2014},
  volume={56},
  pages={375-394}
}
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