test-first approach
📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
An approach to software development in which the test cases are designed and implemented before the associated component or system is developed.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Writing tests before writing the code.
Look Closer
Test-driven development - tests come first.
The Bottom Line
Defining expected behavior through tests before implementation.
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