Dev Test — Development & Testing SOP

Overview

A structured workflow for implementing code changes with quality built in. Covers the full cycle from understanding the codebase to having a verified, reviewable diff.

Use cases: Bug fixes, feature development, refactoring, open-source contributions, any code change that needs to be correct and maintainable.

Workflow

Phase 1: Study Before Coding

Never write code before understanding the context. This phase prevents wasted effort and bad designs.

1a. Understand the project conventions