The right time to refactor code using TDD is

The correct answer is A. After the tests passes. You should refactor as soon as possible, but before the tests passes it cannot be refactored, because then it is not esatablished just yet. So it would still be part of the first version if changes would be made then.

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AAfter the tests passes
BWhen preparing legacy code for unit tests
CWhen I can see the debt building in the code
DAfter the tests fails

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A
93% (26)
C
4% (1)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

You should refactor as soon as possible, but before the tests passes it cannot be refactored, because then it is not esatablished just yet. So it would still be part of the first version if changes would be made then.

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#TDD cycle#refactoring#red-green-refactor#test driven development

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