Test && Commit || Revert: A New Way to do TDD (PHP)
Welcome to The Engineering Coach! Are you looking for a new approach to your TDD workflow? In this episode, we're exploring Test && Commit || Revert, or TCR.
TCR is an automated workflow that challenges the traditional "Red, Green, Refactor" cycle. The core principle is simple: every time your tests pass, the code is automatically committed. If a single test fails, the code is automatically reverted.
This seemingly extreme approach forces you to work in incredibly small, safe steps. It’s a game-like method that builds confidence, eliminates fear of breaking things, and encourages a truly disciplined TDD practice. You'll see how we set up and use this workflow in PHP to write code with a safety net.
The code for this episode can be found on GitHub: https://github.com/testingallthething...
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