test-driven-development

Test-driven development is a workflow where you write a failing test before implementing production code. It prevents regressions by ensuring every feature starts with a failing test that captures intended behavior.

To apply the red-green-refactor cycle, write a failing test first, observe the failure, implement minimal production code to pass the test, and refactor for clarity. Use this pattern to guide development and ensure behavior tests drive implementation.

Yes, this test-first workflow applies to bug fixes, refactoring, and behavior changes across software projects. You capture the required behavior as a test first, ensuring the code correctness is maintained during modifications.

Test-driven development requires writing a failing test first to document intended behavior and verify the test is valid. Observing the failure ensures the test actually checks the feature before minimal production code is implemented.

You need to refactor production code in a TDD workflow after the test passes. Once minimal code is implemented to turn the test green, you refactor for clarity while keeping the test suite passing to ensure code correctness.

Yes, this test-driven development workflow operates without specific framework dependencies. It enforces the red-green-refactor cycle to guide development across software projects, independent of specific testing platforms.