pytest-django Testing Patterns

TDD Workflow (RED-GREEN-REFACTOR)

Always follow this cycle:

1. RED: Write a failing test first that describes desired behavior
2. GREEN: Write minimal code to make the test pass
3. REFACTOR: Clean up code while keeping tests green
4. REPEAT: Never write production code without a failing test

Critical rule: If implementing a feature or fixing a bug, write the test BEFORE touching production code.

Essential pytest-django Patterns

Database Access