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Enhancing Test-Driven Development (TDD) and BDD Methodologies in Full-Stack Web Applications

2023; Volume: 10; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.30574/ijsra.2023.10.1.0815

2582-8185

Vasudhar Sai Thokala,

Software Testing and Debugging Techniques

The integration of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) in full-stack application development, highlighting their complementary benefits. TDD emphasises writing automated tests before code implementation, fostering modular design, early defect detection, and efficient regression testing through iterative cycles. BDD extends TDD principles by involving stakeholders in defining behaviour scenarios using structured natural language, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs. The study explores modern tools like Jest, Cypress, and PHPUnit for TDD and BDD in frontend and backend development. It also discusses strategies for automating test data management, enhancing team collaboration, and integrating Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline deployment processes. TDD and BDD, when used together, promote high-quality software development by bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. TDD ensures robust code quality, while BDD enhances communication and user-centric design. This combination enables rapid iterations, traceability to business goals, and software solutions that are reliable, maintainable, and aligned with stakeholder expectations.