[helicon]

Isn't this still TDD though?

My understanding was that writing tests first is known as Test-First development which is a subset of TDD. TDD allows you some flexibility to write code first as long as the tests 'drive' the development process?

[ulisesrmzroche]

No, you shouldn't write code first at all. As soon as you do, you break TDD. You have to write your test first. The practice is pretty dogmatic about this.

The trick to writing a test first is that you have to write what you wish you had. It's kinda like Composed Method in that way.

[goostavos]

Jesus... All these rules..

I'll stick with the smalltalk adage: code a little. Test a little.

No need for dogma.

[helicon]

I like it ;) Might borrow that one