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12 posts tagged tdd — the same founder-tested patterns, filtered.

TDD Without the Overkill: Why Lightweight TDD Ships Faster

TDD Without the Overkill: Why Lightweight TDD Ships Faster

TDD looks slow on paper. The real ledger is one hour writing tests against six hours debugging next week. Here is why lightweight TDD wins.
TDD in Ruby: A Step-by-Step Guide

TDD in Ruby: A Step-by-Step Guide

A working Ruby tutorial for TDD on a small Order class. The 90-second loop, Shameless Green, Tidy First commits, and the reset move that makes it all safe.
Refactor Without Breaking Tests: The 3-Line Discipline in Ruby

Refactor Without Breaking Tests: The 3-Line Discipline in Ruby

The refactor step breaks more tests than green ever does. Cap each refactor commit at three lines of Ruby and the suite stays green every time.
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TDD Workflow Automation Rails Guide 2025

Automate TDD workflows for 70% faster Rails development. Anti-test-smell framework, shameless green methodology, Guard automation. 60+ production code examples.
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Rails Testing Best Practices 2025: Complete Guide

Comprehensive guide to Rails testing in 2025, covering RSpec vs Minitest, TDD methodology, system testing, and CI/CD integration with real-world examples.
Minitest Advantages: Simple Testing for Rails Projects

Minitest Advantages: Simple Testing for Rails Projects

Minitest and RSpec are great testing tools for Ruby on Rails, each with its style, strengths, and weaknesses.
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Ruby on Rails testing strategy: From unit tests to integration

Tired of bugs slipping through to production? Here's your complete guide to building a comprehensive Rails testing strategy that catches issues before your users do.
Test Driven Thinking for Solving Common Ruby Pitfalls

Test Driven Thinking for Solving Common Ruby Pitfalls

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Myth or Reality: Can Test-Driven Development in Agile Replace QA?

Myth or Reality: Can Test-Driven Development in Agile Replace QA?

Test-driven development (TDD) is a cornerstone of agile methodology.
Mock Everything Is a Good Way to Sink

Mock Everything Is a Good Way to Sink

Have you found a lot of code with mocks and stubs? But how do you feel about it? When I see mocks/stubs, I am always looking for the way to remove them.

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