moai-workflow-tdd

To begin the test-driven development cycle, you write a failing test for the new functionality first, implement the minimal code to make it pass, and then refactor the code for quality.

The RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle in test-driven development involves writing a failing test first, writing the minimal implementation code to make that test pass, and then cleaning up the code without changing its behavior.

Yes, you can apply test-driven development across various programming languages and testing frameworks. The methodology provides structured guidance on behavior specification that integrates with your existing toolchains.

Writing failing tests before implementation ensures your new code focuses on behavior specification and robust testing from the outset, driving the design and ensuring the feature works as intended from day one.

To enforce the TDD methodology during agile software development, follow a structured guidance process that uses tests to define and drive implementation through the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR loop for every new feature.

The TDD methodology is designed for new software development and new features, so it may not be suitable when modifying existing legacy code without initial test coverage or when rapid prototyping without behavior specification constraints.