bmad-tea-testarch-atdd

To generate failing acceptance tests for TDD workflows, use this Skill to apply a structured ATDD process that defines behavior and acceptance criteria before implementation begins. It loads a designated workflow configuration to drive deterministic test creation.

ATDD (Acceptance Test-Driven Development) is a technique that helps formalize acceptance criteria and verify behavior early in software design. It generates failing acceptance tests to guide teams in converging on correct expectations before writing the actual implementation code.

You automate acceptance test creation by loading and executing a designated workflow configuration from specific project paths. This enforces a deterministic process that produces test artifacts and documentation templates to accelerate stakeholder collaboration.

Yes, this ATDD workflow requires a specific project directory setup. You must load and execute the workflow configuration from the {project-root}/_bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml and {project-root}/_bmad/tea/workflows/testarch/atdd/workflow.yaml paths.

Generating failing acceptance tests before implementation helps teams define correct expectations and verify behavior early. This structured ATDD approach ensures stakeholders align on acceptance criteria and test behavior before the actual software development begins.

Yes, this Skill produces test artifacts and documentation templates to accelerate collaboration with stakeholders. It uses a structured ATDD workflow to generate these outputs, helping teams formalize acceptance criteria and verify behavior early.