workflow-patterns

A structured TDD workflow coordinates task execution through an 11-step lifecycle, applying red-green-refactor cycles, phase checkpoints, and atomic git commits to ensure verification protocol adherence and consistent delivery.

The TDD task lifecycle is an 11-step structured process spanning task selection to final verification, encompassing red-green-refactor execution, test coverage verification, plan updates, and deviation documentation at each phase checkpoint.

Task status tracking and plan.md updates occur at each phase checkpoint alongside atomic git commits, recording progress, documenting deviations, and ensuring the development plan reflects current lifecycle state throughout TDD execution.

The verification protocol gates quality by running checks at phase checkpoints, recording outcomes, and enforcing test coverage verification before proceeding, ensuring consistent delivery and strict adherence to the TDD lifecycle.

Yes, this TDD workflow applies to development tracks with zero external dependencies, coordinating task execution through internal phase checkpoints, git commit discipline, and verification protocols rather than relying on external libraries or tools.

Deviations should be documented at each phase checkpoint during the TDD task lifecycle, occurring alongside plan.md updates and task status recording, ensuring all variations from the planned approach are captured before final verification.