Test-Driven Development

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Red-Green-Refactor cycle. Write a failing test first (Red), write the minimum code to pass (Green), then refactor while keeping tests green. TDD is a design technique as much as a testing technique — tests drive the API design.

Key Properties

• Red-Green-Refactor
• Design Through Testing
• Small Steps

Related

• Behavior-Driven Development (extends TDD)

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