principles-tdd

Test-driven development conventions are implemented by following a red-green-refactor cycle, applying specific test naming guidelines, and organizing files by test tiers to ensure maintainability. This approach standardizes unit, integration, and end-to-end testing practices.

The red-green-refactor cycle in test-driven development is a discipline where you write a failing test first, write the minimum code to make it pass, and then refactor the code. This ensures tests drive the design and maintains robust workflow conventions.

Organize test files for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing by applying specific file naming conventions and build tags. This defines clear test tiers, ensuring clarity and maintainability across different testing scopes in your project.

Yes, applying these TDD best practices assumes familiarity with testing frameworks and programming languages common in software development. The guidelines focus on workflow conventions, test naming, and lifecycle management rather than teaching framework basics.

Manage setup and teardown to maintain a clean state during testing by following conventions for proper test lifecycle management. This ensures each test runs independently without residual state affecting subsequent unit or integration test executions.

The best way to start applying TDD principles to an existing project is to establish clear test naming conventions and file organization. Run the initialization command to begin integrating the red-green-refactor workflow into your development process.