tdd

Enforce test-driven development by requiring tests before implementation.

Updated Jan 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dohernandez/claude-skills --skill tdd-dohernandez
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: tdd
Source: https://github.com/dohernandez/claude-skills/tree/main/plugins/tdd/skills/tdd
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dohernandez/claude-skills --skill tdd-dohernandez

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

TDD helps development teams ensure code correctness by requiring tests before implementation, reducing bugs and improving maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces test-first development and guides test creation for new features.
  • Provides configuration and learn workflows to adapt to project patterns and ensure consistent testing practices across a codebase.
  • Supports integration with common test frameworks to align tests with project conventions.

Quick Start

Configure the project to adopt TDD by running the framework setup to discover test patterns and save the configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions about tdd

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce test-driven development discipline across a software project?

You can enforce test-driven development by running a framework setup that discovers existing test patterns and saves a configuration file, ensuring tests define behavior before implementation across the codebase.

How does test-first development improve code quality and maintainability?

Test-first development improves code quality by requiring tests before implementation, which reduces bugs and ensures code correctness by aligning testing patterns with project conventions.

Can I align test patterns with my project's existing test frameworks?

Yes, the skill provides configuration and learn workflows that adapt to your project patterns, aligning test structure, assertions, mocks, and fixtures with your existing test frameworks.

What is the best way to start adopting TDD in a new software project?

The best way to start adopting TDD is to run the framework setup to discover test patterns and save the configuration file, which then guides test creation for new features during normal usage.

Do I need to configure test patterns before writing tests for new features?

Yes, you need frontmatter-driven configuration and a saved configuration file to ensure consistent testing practices, as the skill requires adherence to project patterns for test structure and assertions.

Why should I use a test-first approach instead of writing tests after implementation?

A test-first approach is preferred because it ensures code correctness by defining behavior upfront, reducing bugs and improving maintainability rather than retrofitting tests to existing code.