gate-driven-test-design

Generate a risk-based test coverage tree with Level Items, Gates, and Assertions from a design spec.

Updated Apr 1, 2026
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Skill: gate-driven-test-design
Source: https://github.com/evanfang0054/agent-harness/tree/main/skills/gate-driven-test-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/evanfang0054/agent-harness --skill gate-driven-test-design

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of creating a risk-based test coverage tree (Level Items + Gates + Assertions) from an approved design spec, ensuring comprehensive testing coverage.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Risk-Based Test Coverage: Automatically generates a test coverage tree based on the design spec, focusing on risk significance.
  • Level Items: Extracts Level Items (L1-L4) from the design spec, ensuring all requirements are addressed.
  • Gate and Assertion Generation: Creates Gates and Assertions to validate the functionality of the software.
  • Use Case: After finalizing a design spec, use this Skill to generate a comprehensive test coverage tree that can be used for further testing and validation.

Quick Start

Generate a risk-based test coverage tree for the design spec 'feature-design-spec.md' using the gate-driven-test-design skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about gate-driven-test-design

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

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What is a risk-based test coverage tree and how does it work?

A risk-based test coverage tree structures test cases into Level Items, Gates, and Assertions based on risk significance. It works by analyzing a design spec to derive comprehensive testing coverage that validates software functionality.

How do I generate test cases from a design spec automatically?

To generate test cases from a design spec, you use the gate-driven test design process to extract Level Items and create Gates with Assertions. This derives a risk-based test coverage tree directly from your approved design requirements.

Can I use this test design approach for any software design spec format?

Yes, you can apply this risk-based test design approach to any software design spec. The process extracts Level Items and generates Gates and Assertions by analyzing the spec's requirements to ensure comprehensive testing coverage.

What's the best way to structure test coverage using Gates and Assertions?

The best way to structure test coverage is by generating a hierarchical tree of Level Items, Gates, and Assertions. This risk-based approach validates functionality by focusing on risk significance extracted directly from your design spec.

Why does my test coverage miss critical risks when derived from design specs?

Your test coverage misses critical risks when not structured around risk significance. By generating a risk-based test coverage tree with Level Items, Gates, and Assertions from the design spec, you ensure all requirements are comprehensively addressed.

When do I need a gate-driven test design process for software testing?

You need a gate-driven test design process when you have an approved design spec and want to automate creating a risk-based test coverage tree. It is used to extract Level Items and generate Gates and Assertions for comprehensive validation.