spec-first-test-scaffolding

To set up executable tests before coding, scaffold a dedicated test project per architectural seam under tests/ and add a single runnable smoke or contract test that passes today.

Spec-first testing creates acceptance coverage early by scaffolding executable tests before implementation, using spec helpers and a contract-gap log to record unimplemented checks and prevent gaps in the seam.

Create a dedicated test project for the service seam under tests/, add a runnable contract test against existing code, and use tiny spec helpers to encode expected rules for verifiable acceptance.

No, you can scaffold acceptance criteria tests before implementation begins, but you need at least one runnable smoke or contract test that can pass against existing code to establish a baseline.

Track unimplemented integration checks by including skipped tests with precise blockers and recording contract gaps in a log to guide implementation teams toward closing the seams.

Organize test projects by creating a dedicated project per seam under tests/, such as Desktop, Services, or Domain, and pair them with a matrix mapping test cases to success criteria or failure modes.