test-driven-development

The test-driven development cycle uses a Red-Green-Refactor workflow to write a failing test first, then minimal code to pass it, preventing regressions by ensuring all new features and bug fixes are demonstrably correct before integration.

To start writing code using TDD, write a failing test because the feature doesn't exist yet, implement just enough production code to make that test pass, and finally clean up the code while keeping all tests green.

Yes, test-driven development works for bug fixing by enforcing a failing test that captures the bug before any production code is written, ensuring the fix is reliable and prevents future regressions.

The best way to maintain code quality during software development is to rigorously follow the Red-Green-Refactor cycle, which enforces writing failing tests first and refactoring code only after tests pass.

You should write a failing test before production code to ensure the feature is demonstrably correct from the start, preventing bugs and addressing common rationalizations for skipping the TDD methodology.

Skipping the refactoring step in the Red-Green-Refactor cycle is discouraged because it is essential for cleaning up code and maintaining high code quality while keeping all tests green.