TDD Workflow FAQs

Question 1

Is this skill restricted to specific programming languages?

Accepted Answer

No, the TDD Workflow is framework-agnostic and can be used with any language or testing tool, including Jest, Pytest, Cargo, and others.

Question 2

Why does the skill emphasize minimal implementation?

Accepted Answer

Writing only the code necessary to pass the current test prevents over-engineering, reduces technical debt, and ensures every line of code is justified by a requirement.

Question 3

When should I run the full test suite?

Accepted Answer

You should run all tests after every change: after writing a failing test, after the implementation passes, and after every small refactoring step.

Question 4

Can I use this skill for fixing existing bugs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The skill provides a specific workflow for defects: write a failing test that exposes the bug first, then implement the fix to make the test pass.

Question 5

What is the Red-Green-Refactor cycle?

Accepted Answer

It is the core TDD process: write a failing test (Red), write the simplest code possible to make the test pass (Green), and then improve the code structure while keeping tests passing (Refactor).

TDD Workflow

Key Features

Use Cases

TDD Workflow

Key Features

Use Cases