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How to Test with Testing While Developing (TWD) - Kevin Martinez

Published 16 Feb 2026

Duration: 00:40:15

Developers' frustrations with traditional testing methods are addressed through a new tool called TWT, which integrates testing directly into the development process.

Episode Description

In this episode, Kevin Martinez, a Software Architect and Full Stack expert at Orbitant discusses his journey and the creation of Testing While Develo...

Overview

The podcast explores the concept of Testing While Developing (TWD), a practice that aims to embed testing directly into the development process to enhance efficiency and improve test coverage. It highlights frustrations with traditional testing methods, such as testing code after it's written and the complexity involved in setting up testing tools like Cypress and Playwright. The episode introduces a new tool, TWT (Test With Developer), designed to address these challenges by allowing developers to write and run tests directly in the browser alongside their code. This approach offers real-time feedback and a more integrated testing experience.

TWT includes features such as a browser sidebar for managing tests, the ability to mock API requests, and support for popular frameworks like React and Angular. The tool emphasizes ease of use, continuous feedback, and accessibility, while also integrating with CI/CD pipelines and AI-driven development tools. The discussion promotes the idea of making testing an integral part of the development workflow rather than a separate phase, encouraging developers to adopt a mindset of continuous testing and learning.

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