TDD Process

A strict TDD governance model enforces test-driven development end-to-end by applying a 6-state workflow—PLANNING, RED, GREEN, REFACTOR, VERIFY, COMPLETE—with 11 enforced rules and mandatory state announcements for evidence-based transitions.

The TDD state-machine workflow operates across six states: PLANNING, RED, GREEN, REFACTOR, VERIFY, and COMPLETE, plus a BLOCKED state. It mandates post-condition validation before every transition to ensure evidence-based progress.

To validate code before green verification in the TDD process, you must execute compile and lint checks. These checks act as post-transition validations to ensure the implementation meets baseline quality standards before proceeding.

Yes, TDD governance requires full test suite verification before completion. The workflow mandates end-to-end verification, including standard and edge cases, to satisfy the COMPLETE state's post-condition requirements.

Vague implementations fail TDD state transitions because the process enforces 11 rules requiring evidence-based validation. Post-condition checks prevent moving forward without concrete proof that tests pass and code compiles correctly.