Beads Issue Tracker & TDD Workflow FAQs

Question 1

How does the TDD workflow work with this skill?

Accepted Answer

The skill automates the creation of a three-part issue chain: RED for writing failing tests, GREEN for the minimal implementation to pass, and REFACTOR for code cleanup.

Question 2

What is Beads?

Accepted Answer

Beads (bd) is a git-native issue tracker that lives inside your repository, allowing you to track tasks, bugs, and features without leaving your development environment.

Question 3

How does Beads differ from TodoWrite?

Accepted Answer

TodoWrite is intended for simple, single-session checklists, whereas Beads is built for complex, multi-session work requiring persistent context and dependency tracking.

Question 4

Can I use Beads for team collaboration?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Because Beads is git-native, the issue state is committed to your repository and can be synced across team members using standard git workflows.

Question 5

Does this skill support parallel development?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can launch parallel subagents to create multiple TDD issue chains for different modules simultaneously, with all dependencies automatically linked.

Beads Issue Tracker & TDD Workflow

Key Features

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Beads Issue Tracker & TDD Workflow

Key Features

Use Cases