Stepwise Testing

Exhaustive verification approach that validates every step, line of execution, and component - not just end-to-end outcomes. When debugging, instrument each step; when testing, verify every intermediate state; never assume, always verify.

When to use me

Use stepwise testing when:

• Debugging complex failures and need to trace exactly where things break
• Implementing multi-step workflows where each step must be verified
• Testing critical path scenarios in production code
• Investigating intermittent bugs that require exhaustive tracing
• Building complex features where components interact
• Establishing test coverage for new codebases

What I do