test-driven-development

The Red-Green-Refactor cycle in test-driven development is a structured methodology where you write a failing test, write code to make it pass, and then refactor to ensure software quality.

To write tests first for a new feature, invoke the test-driven development methodology to guide you through writing a failing test, implementing the feature to pass it, and refactoring the code.

Apply test-driven development methodology when implementing new features or bug fixes, especially when you are unsure how to structure tests or need to reinforce test-first discipline.

No, you do not need external dependencies to follow this test-driven development process. The methodology guides you through writing tests first and ensuring code quality without requiring external libraries.

The best way to enforce test-first discipline is by integrating with tdd_enforcer hooks, which guide developers through the test-driven development process and ensure tests are written before implementation code.

Yes, you can use test-driven development for both feature implementation and bug fixing. The structured methodology applies the Red-Green-Refactor cycle to ensure code quality in either scenario.