solid

Apply SOLID principles to design modular software architectures with tests.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
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Skill: solid
Source: https://github.com/erichugy/agentic.skills/tree/main/solid
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/erichugy/agentic.skills --skill solid-erichugy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

SOLID provides a concise set of design rules that reduce coupling and increase cohesion so code is easier to understand, test, and maintain over time. It helps teams avoid brittle implementations where small changes ripple across unrelated components and introduces clear criteria for when to refactor or introduce abstractions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Single Responsibility: Keep classes and modules focused so changes affect only one reason to change.
  • Open/Closed: Enable extension of behavior without modifying tested code using composition or registries.
  • Liskov Substitution: Ensure subtypes preserve base-type contracts to avoid runtime surprises.
  • Interface Segregation: Provide small, focused interfaces so clients depend only on needed behaviors.
  • Dependency Inversion: Depend on abstractions at boundaries to make components swappable and testable.
  • Use Cases: Refactoring monolithic services into smaller modules, designing plugin or exporter systems, evaluating inheritance hierarchies, and defining testable boundaries for persistence and external services.

Quick Start

Refactor a class that mixes validation, persistence, and notification by splitting those concerns into a validator, repository, and notifier and wiring them together at the boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions about solid

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

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How do I refactor a monolithic class to apply SOLID software design principles?

Applying SOLID principles to software design reduces coupling and increases cohesion so code is easier to understand, test, and maintain over time. It helps teams avoid brittle implementations where small changes ripple across unrelated components.

When should I use the interface segregation principle in system architecture?

You should use SOLID principles when you need clear criteria for when to refactor or introduce abstractions. It is ideal for designing plugin systems, evaluating inheritance hierarchies, and defining testable boundaries for persistence and external services.

How do I ensure subtypes preserve base-type contracts when designing inheritance hierarchies?

You can refactor a class mixing validation, persistence, and notification by splitting those concerns into a validator, repository, and notifier, then wiring them together at the architectural boundary to satisfy single responsibility.

What is the best way to enable behavior extension without modifying tested software modules?

To ensure subtypes preserve base-type contracts, apply the Liskov substitution principle by adding concrete examples and tests to verify substitutability. This avoids runtime surprises when extending inheritance hierarchies.

Why does dependency inversion make software components swappable and testable?

Dependency inversion makes components swappable and testable by depending on abstractions at architectural boundaries rather than concrete implementations. This decouples modules, allowing external services and persistence layers to be replaced easily.