tdd

Guide users through the red-green-refactor cycle for test-driven development.

1|1|Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/arxxyr/dotfiles --skill tdd-arxxyr
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Skill: tdd
Source: https://github.com/arxxyr/dotfiles/tree/main/dot_agents/skills/tdd
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arxxyr/dotfiles --skill tdd-arxxyr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles, ensuring code quality and reliability by writing tests before writing production code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Test-First Development: Encourages writing tests before code, fostering a design focused on testability.
  • Red-Green-Refactor Loop: Guided approach to writing failing tests, making them pass, and then refactoring.
  • Integration Tests: Ensures that different parts of the system work together correctly.
  • Use Case: Ideal for developers looking to build features or fix bugs using TDD, requiring integration tests, or seeking test-first development practices.

Quick Start

Initialize the TDD Skill to start writing tests before your code.

Frequently Asked Questions about tdd

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

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What is test-driven development and how does the red-green-refactor cycle work?

Test-driven development (TDD) is a test-first approach where you write a failing test, write production code to make it pass, and then refactor. This cycle ensures high code quality and testability throughout feature development.

How do I start writing tests before production code for a new feature?

To start writing tests before production code, initialize a TDD workflow to guide you. You write a failing test first, implement the minimum code required to pass the test, and then refactor the system to improve overall design.

Can I use test-first development for fixing bugs and system integration?

Yes, test-first development is applicable for fixing bugs and system integration. It guides you through creating failing tests that reproduce the bug or integration gap, then writing code to pass those tests and ensure system reliability.

What's the best way to ensure code quality and test coverage during development?

The best way to ensure code quality and test coverage is following the red-green-refactor loop. By writing tests before implementation, you foster a design focused on testability and guarantee that your production code is continuously validated.

Do I need specific frameworks to implement the red-green-refactor cycle?

No specific frameworks are required to implement the red-green-refactor cycle. The TDD process is applicable across various programming scenarios, guiding you through writing tests, making them pass, and refactoring regardless of your specific tech stack.