bug-fix-workflow

To fix a bug using BDD testing, you first capture reproduction steps, then encode the defect as a failing Given/When/Then BDD test, and finally apply a targeted fix until the full suite passes. This ensures the bug fix is verified by a permanent regression guard.

Root cause analysis for a reproducible defect requires determining whether the issue is a targeted error needing a minimal code change or a structural flaw requiring refactoring. You must gather evidence from reproduction steps to choose the correct fix path and verify the resolution.

You write a failing BDD test by translating the bug report into a Given/When/Then behavioral scenario. You then run the test to confirm it fails specifically for the reported defect, establishing a baseline before you apply the actual code fix.

You should transition to a refactor workflow when root cause analysis identifies the defect as structural rather than a targeted error. You carry the newly written failing BDD test into the refactor workflow to serve as the acceptance criterion.

Full-suite test verification and coverage validation are needed to confirm your code change fixed the defect without introducing regressions. This process guarantees the modified files maintain adequate test coverage and the observed behavior matches intended requirements.