tdd

Guide red-green-refactor Test-Driven Development loops for small behaviors.

1|Updated May 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/findexu/finpack-claude --skill tdd-findexu
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tdd
Source: https://github.com/findexu/finpack-claude/tree/main/plugins/setup-finpack/template/skills/tdd
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/findexu/finpack-claude --skill tdd-findexu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Test-Driven Development helps you prevent regressions and reduce guesswork by forcing you to define desired behavior with a failing test before writing production code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Test-first design loop: Write a single failing test for the smallest next behavior, then implement the minimum code to make it pass, then refactor without changing behavior.
  • Clear sequencing and guardrails: Enforces Red → Green → Refactor discipline, including “run tests and ensure failure first,” “don’t generalize prematurely,” and “run all tests after each change.”
  • Behavior-driven development: Helps you decide what to test next by moving from degenerate and happy paths to variations, edges, error cases, and integration.

Quick Start

Tell the tdd skill what feature or function signature you want to build, and ask it to guide you through writing one failing test, implementing the minimum passing code, and refactoring while running the full test suite each time.

Frequently Asked Questions about tdd

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

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How do I practice test-driven development to prevent code regressions?

Test-driven development prevents regressions by requiring you to write a failing test defining the desired behavior before writing any production code. You then implement the minimum code to pass the test and refactor without changing behavior.

What is the red green refactor cycle in unit testing?

The red green refactor cycle is a test-driven development loop where you write a failing test first, implement the minimum code to make it pass, and then refactor the code while ensuring all tests still pass.

How do I start writing unit tests for a new function behavior?

To start writing unit tests for a new function, provide the function signature to the test-driven development guide and ask it to help you write one failing test for the smallest next behavior before implementing the passing code.

When should I write failing tests before writing production code?

You should write failing tests before production code when implementing unit-level features, edge cases, or integration-ready development to reduce guesswork and enforce clear sequencing of behavior-driven design.

How do I decide what to test next during software design?

To decide what to test next during software design, progress from degenerate and happy paths to variations, edge cases, error cases, and finally integration. This behavior-driven approach ensures comprehensive coverage.

Does test-driven development work for refactoring existing code?

Test-driven development works for refactoring by requiring you to run all tests after each change to verify the behavior remains unchanged. This ensures the refactoring process does not introduce regressions into the software.