TDD was a step we took to learn how to create testable code that was decoupled and had a single responsibility. It also taught us that we needed automated user

TDD was a step we took to learn how to create testable code that was decoupled and had a single responsibility. It also taught us that we needed automated user level regression tests. But, TDD is like training wheels. After you have gotten those things from it, it does start to hold you back.