During this time, we will identify capabilities you will need to provide in your project and write tests for your future code.

Emphasis on future: write the tests for what will be accomplished first, then the code.

First, write down some tests on paper. You should be able to use your diagram from yesterday to identify the parts that you are concerned about, and the relationships or interactions between them you need to consider.

Once, you have written down some tests on paper, translate an easy one (and one that you think you know how to satisfy) to code. If you’re having trouble, consult your project advisor for assistance.

Once you have a your simplest test down, try to satisfy it by writing project code.

Then: Repeat!

As always, you should keep track of your progress with version control. Your basic cycle should be:

1. write a test that fails
2. git add + git commit + git push test
3. write code that satisfies test
4. git add + git commit + git push code
5. return to start