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TDD vs Scrum

Write tests first, cry later—but at least your code won't break in production meets scrum. Here's our take.

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TDD

Write tests first, cry later—but at least your code won't break in production.

TDD

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Write tests first, cry later—but at least your code won't break in production.

Pros

  • +Catches bugs early, saving debugging time later
  • +Forces cleaner, more modular code design
  • +Provides a safety net for refactoring
  • +Reduces regression issues in long-term projects

Cons

  • -Slows down initial development speed
  • -Can lead to over-testing trivial code
  • -Requires discipline that many teams struggle to maintain

Scrum

Pros

    Cons

      The Verdict

      These tools serve different purposes. TDD is a testing tools & methodologies while Scrum is a ai coding tools. We picked TDD based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

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      The Bottom Line
      TDD wins

      Based on overall popularity. TDD is more widely used, but Scrum excels in its own space.

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