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Struggling with TDD in chaotic projects? Stop starting with the setup. Flip the script and write your Assertions first to create executable specifications.
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When requirements are unclear, traditional TDD stalls at setup. By reversing Arrange-Act-Assert and starting with the assertion, developers can clarify intent, design cleaner APIs, and let tests drive architecture—even in chaotic projects.