tdd

The red-green-refactor cycle in test-driven development is a process of writing failing tests first, creating minimal code to pass them, and then refactoring for quality. This structured workflow ensures robust implementation and enforces best practices.

To implement a new API endpoint using test-driven development, write tests for success, validation, and error scenarios before writing any implementation code. Then create minimal code to pass the tests, followed by refactoring.

Yes, you can use test-driven development with existing project testing conventions. The workflow supports adherence to project-specific test naming, fixtures, error handling, and code quality standards throughout the refactoring phase.

The best way to ensure code quality during agile refactoring is to follow a strict test-driven development cycle. By writing failing tests first and implementing minimal code to pass them, you guarantee robust and well-tested code before refactoring.

You should not use the test-driven development workflow for exploratory programming or throwaway scripts where writing failing tests first provides no long-term value. It is designed for developing robust features requiring strict validation and error handling.