Test-Driven Development in Real Projects

Test-Driven Development in Real Projects Test-Driven Development (TDD) is a disciplined approach to building software. In real projects, teams often see faster delivery and fewer regressions when tests guide design. Some fear that writing tests first slows them down, but with steady habits, tests pay back through clearer intent and safer refactors. TDD asks you to write a failing test before you write the code, then make the test pass, and finally improve the code through refactoring. This red-green-refactor cycle keeps you focused on what the feature should do and how it behaves, not just how it is implemented. Tests become living documentation that teams can read to understand behavior, edge cases, and error paths. ...

September 21, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words