create-unittest

Generate deterministic unittest.TestCase tests for changed Python logic.

Updated May 17, 2026
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Skill: create-unittest
Source: https://github.com/cheetah-alo/NegritaOS/tree/main/.codex/skills/create-unittest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cheetah-alo/NegritaOS --skill create-unittest-cheetah-alo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Prevents regressions by creating deterministic, behavior-driven Python unit tests that enforce repository-specific testing standards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unittest-first, repo-aligned tests: Generates unittest.TestCase tests with required class and method naming conventions.
  • Deterministic and isolated execution: Avoids real network/DB/API/file I/O by patching external boundaries and using deterministic fixtures.
  • Regression-ready coverage: Targets changed logic in backend services and data/ML behaviors (e.g., transformations and leakage guards) with stable assertions and clear failure modes.
  • Use case: After fixing a bug in a data transform that normalizes nullable numeric columns, generate a unit test that verifies the output dtype and null-handling behavior without relying on external systems.

Quick Start

Use the create-unittest skill to produce a tests/test_<component>.py file that validates the expected behavior of your changed backend or analytics function using mocked external dependencies.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-unittest

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I generate Python unittests that prevent regressions in backend logic?

To generate Python unittests that prevent regressions, create deterministic unittest.TestCase structures with behavior-driven assertions, strict isolation from network/DB/API/file I/O, and mocked external boundaries using stable fixtures.

What is unittest-first coverage for changed Python logic?

Unittest-first coverage for changed Python logic is a regression-ready testing approach that targets modified backend modules and data transformations with deterministic assertions and clear failure modes aligned to repository standards.

How do I mock external dependencies for isolated Python unittests?

Mock external dependencies for isolated Python unittests by patching network, database, API, and file I/O boundaries at the unit level, replacing them with deterministic fixtures to ensure stable, behavior-driven assertions.

Can I use unittest.TestCase to test data analytics utilities without network access?

Yes, you can use unittest.TestCase to test data analytics utilities without network access by enforcing strict isolation from real network, database, API, and file I/O, and verifying behavior like output dtypes using deterministic fixtures.

What's the best way to enforce repository-specific test standards for Python unittests?

The best way to enforce repository-specific test standards for Python unittests is generating TestCase structures with required naming conventions, strict isolation rules, and behavior-driven assertions aligned directly to tests-unittest-standards.md.

Why does my Python unittest fail when testing data transformations with nullable columns?

Your Python unittest may fail when testing data transformations with nullable columns if it lacks deterministic fixtures or relies on external systems, requiring mocked I/O boundaries and stable assertions for null-handling behavior.