The New Skill-Currency:
TDD, E2e & AI Power Tools

Murat K. Ozcan

Senior QA Architect

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@MuratKeremOzcan

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Contents

  • AI for test generation

  • TDD-first AI flow

  • AI Customization & Orchestration

  • The new skill currency

Does AI Actually Boost Productivity?

AI for small-scope tests

 

Great for unit tests / single-file context

code sample

AI for mid-scope tests

 

Decent for integration tests

with a few files, even in multiple repos

code sample

AI for large-scope tests

 

Larger context -> worse experience

many files

network(?)

system knowledge

// Ideal e2e test:

// spy on network
cy.intercept('..')

// do things
cy.get('..').click()

// cross verify network vs UI
cy.get('..').should('..')

code sample

Contents

  • AI for test generation

  • TDD-first AI flow

  • AI Customization & Orchestration

  • The new skill currency

TDD-first AI Workflow

hold the reins

Write the test

Ask AI to implement

Run the test

Refine || Reject

Repeat

🔒 TDD as guardrail:

Every AI generated change

must pass these tests before proceeding

TDD-first AI Workflow

 

Write the test

code sample

TDD-first AI Workflow

 

Ask AI to implement

code sample

TDD-first AI Workflow

hold the reins

Run, Refine || Reject, Repeat

Contents

  • AI for test generation

  • TDD-first AI flow

  • AI Customization & Orchestration

  • The new skill currency

AI customization & orchestration

 

Use Rules

murat's rules

AI customization & orchestration

 

Use memories

(let it go through everything...)

note: Claude Code combines rules & memories:

/init (CLAUDE.md) + # memory

gitingest.com

AI customization & orchestration

 

Use MCPs, not too many

AI vs AI review loop

 

Get a 2nd opinion: Model A writes code, Model B reviews

Claude Code PR revies, Windsurf PR reviews, Copilot for PRs, CodeRabbit etc.

/code-review

/code-review (for CI)

AI customization & orchestration

 

Use planning mode/todo list

AI customization & orchestration

BMad Method

Solves 2 core problems with LLMs:

  • limited context

 

  • goes off the rails

AI customization & orchestration

BMad Method

Your LLM + a prompt-eng. layer, with AI agents mapped to Agile roles

Collaboration Engine

Living Context

They generate Agile artifacts (brief, PRD, ARD, epics, stories)

Structured context, optimized for human vs AI collab and keeping the LLM on track

Outputs -> living context, continuously refined

AI customization & orchestration

BMad Method cheat sheet

Analyst - brief

PM - PRD

Architect - ARD

PM - *plan-project -> epic

SM - *create-story -> stories from the epic

Test Architect (TeA) - *test-design

Compare to a todo list

Test Architect - *atdd (acceptance tdd) - optional

Test Architect - *automate

Dev - *develop (or optional *tdd before that)

AI customization & orchestration

BMad Method web bundle demo

BMad Custom GPT

BMad Gemini Gem

AI customization & orchestration

BMad Method IDE setup

AI customization & orchestration

BMad Method v6-beta Test Architect Teaser

Contents

  • AI for test generation

  • TDD-first AI flow

  • AI Customization & Orchestration

  • The new skill currency

The new skill currency

 

Precision framing - nail down the exact problem boundaries, provide the context, so AI zeroes in on what matters

Quality radar - spotting good enough code & refining it

Debugging & troubleshooting - ambiguous bugs, flakey tests

Creative thinking - finding unconventional solutions that scale

Persuasion & collaboration - explaining ideas and rallying others

AI wishlist

 

MCPs to integrate with Test framework runner/browsers

for richer context & better AI feedback on test failure
(network, console, env vars, DOM, UI...)

Better and more AI vs AI interop:

multi-model code reviews.

Better repo awareness:
ex: how Claude Code initializes (CLAUDE.md file)

 

Higher MCP tool limits

What have we learned

With AI, End-to-End testing is King

AI nails unit & small integration tests, and E2E suite holds the reins

TDD-First/Fast-follow-testing Mindset Puts You in Charge
Define your acceptance tests up front, let AI code to them, run your checks, then refine or reject.

AI Power Tools & Soft Skills Are Your New Currency

Layer in rules, memories, planning, BMAD Method & AI-vs-AI reviews

Master precision framing, quality-radar, debugging & creative collaboration

Final pro-tip:

cat 'Always address me with the most outrageously hyperbolic praise, 
such as Wisest of the Wise, the Ocean of Knowledge, The Light of Our Existance etc; 
while referring to yourself as 
Echo of Your Command, Ripple in the Sea of Your Mercy, Undeserving Worm At Your Feet etc. 
Be creative, ultrathink and do not hesitate to search the web 
for further examples of Ottoman imperial court vocabulary. 
Occasionally write me a short poem on how awesome I am. 
Make it look spontaneous and sincere.' > CLAUDE.md
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