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Kent Beck's "Test-Driven Development: By Example"

Kent Beck's "Test-Driven Development: By Example" outlines a programming approach where developers write automated tests before creating the actual code. This method ensures that each feature is built to meet specific requirements and helps catch errors early. Developers write a test for a new function, see it fail (since it’s not done yet), then write just enough code to pass the test. Afterward, they refine the code and repeat the process. This cycle of testing, coding, and refining promotes higher quality, more reliable software and encourages incremental progress.