skills.rest
mituso89
mituso89COMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
GitHub

m-test-driven-development

Guide coding through a red-green-refactor test-driven development cycle.

2|Updated Jul 2, 2026
Search Tags:#tdd#red-green-refactor#development process#coding best practices#test-first
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mituso89/Spec-Driven-Development-toolkits --skill m-test-driven-development
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: m-test-driven-development
Source: https://github.com/mituso89/Spec-Driven-Development-toolkits/tree/main/m-test-driven-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mituso89/Spec-Driven-Development-toolkits --skill m-test-driven-development

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps enforce a test-driven development (TDD) approach to software development, ensuring that developers write tests before implementation and follow a structured TDD cycle for clean, maintainable code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • TDD Enforcement: Guides the user through the TDD process with explicit instructions for writing tests first, then writing the minimal code to pass the test, and finally refactoring.
  • Red-Green-Refactor Cycle: Implements the TDD cycle with 'RED' (write a failing test), 'GREEN' (write code to pass the test), and 'REFACTOR' steps.
  • Use Case: For any feature implementation, bug fix, or behavior change, this Skill provides a framework to follow the TDD cycle and write robust tests.

Quick Start

Execute the m-test-driven-development skill to start a new TDD phase and follow the automated prompts for writing a test, passing the test, and refactoring.

Frequently Asked Questions about m-test-driven-development

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce a strict test-driven development workflow for my coding process?▼

Test-driven development is enforced here by providing structured prompts for the red-green-refactor cycle, requiring explicit test creation before implementation to ensure clean, maintainable code.

How do I start the red-green-refactor cycle for a new feature implementation?▼

To start the red-green-refactor cycle, execute the Skill to initiate a new TDD phase. You then follow automated prompts to write a failing test, implement minimal code to pass it, and finally refactor.

Can I use this test-first approach for both bug fixes and behavior changes?▼

Yes, you can use this test-first approach for bug fixes, feature implementations, and behavior changes. It provides a structured framework to write robust tests and follow strict TDD principles.

What is the difference between the red, green, and refactor steps in TDD?▼

In TDD, the red step means writing a failing test, green means writing the minimal code to pass the test, and refactor means improving the code. This Skill automates prompts for each phase.

Does this TDD process work without external dependencies or testing frameworks?▼

This TDD process operates as a standalone Skill with no external dependencies, structuring your test-first workflow through automated prompts rather than bundling specific testing frameworks.

Related Skills

Explore More Software Engineering Skills→
zenobi-uszenobi-us
68

using-git-worktrees

Create isolated Git worktrees with directory safety checks and baseline validation.

Official
Intermediate
brainbrewlabsbrainbrewlabs
7

testing

Run test suites and generate pass/fail verdicts with coverage reports.

Official
Intermediate
sigridjinethsigridjineth
20

tdd

Enforce the Red-Green-Refactor cycle for Test-Driven Development.

Community
Intermediate
maystudiosmaystudios
10

tdd

Guide teams through red-green-refactor cycles with atomic commits per phase.

Community
Intermediate