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Discussion on: Demonstrating TDD (Test-driven development) in Go

 
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Artur Neumann

hmm OK, I see. But for that I first need some code that does work and where the tests pass. After the tests pass with my (ugly, not optimized, not perfect) code I can start refactoring in the sense of changing code without changing the behaviour.
Where in TDD does that step come?

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Chris James • Edited

From the link I sent you above

  • Write a small test for a small amount of desired behaviour
  • Check the test fails with a clear error (red)
  • Write the minimal amount of code to make the test pass (green)
  • Refactor
  • Repeat.

If you want a more involved tutorial read github.com/quii/learn-go-with-tests