tdd-guide

Generate tests, analyze coverage, and guide RED-GREEN-REFACTOR workflows across languages.

Updated Apr 9, 2026
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Skill: tdd-guide
Source: https://github.com/Patasse97/claude-skills/tree/main/engineering-team/tdd-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Patasse97/claude-skills --skill tdd-guide-patasse97

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What problem does it solve?

Engineering teams often struggle to adopt Test Driven Development efficiently. This skill provides structured guidance to design, generate tests, analyze coverage, and navigate red-green-refactor cycles across multiple languages and frameworks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Test generation from requirements: automatically create test scaffolds from user stories, acceptance criteria, and API specs.
  • Coverage analysis & optimization: parse coverage reports, identify gaps, and generate prioritized recommendations.
  • TDD workflow guidance: step-by-step RED/GREEN/REFACTOR cycles with templates, validation, and workflow state management.
  • Multi-language support: supports TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, and Java projects across major frameworks.

Quick Start

Run the TDD workflow to generate tests, analyze coverage, and guide RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycles for a feature.

Frequently Asked Questions about tdd-guide

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

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How do I generate test scaffolds from API specs and user stories?

You can generate test scaffolds automatically from user stories, acceptance criteria, and API specs. This TDD workflow creates structured test templates to accelerate test-driven development across multiple frameworks.

What is the best way to identify coverage gaps and optimize test quality?

Coverage analysis parses coverage reports to identify gaps and generates prioritized recommendations. This optimizes test quality by targeting untested paths and improving overall coverage metrics across your project.

How do I implement a structured RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle for my project?

The TDD workflow guides you step-by-step through RED, GREEN, and REFACTOR cycles. It provides templates, validation, and workflow state management to ensure structured test-driven development from failure to optimization.

Can I use this TDD workflow with TypeScript, Python, and Java frameworks?

Yes, the TDD workflow supports multi-language projects including TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, and Java. It uses framework adapters to integrate seamlessly with major testing frameworks across these languages.

How do I accelerate test fixture generation for automated testing?

The workflow accelerates test-driven development by providing automated fixture generation and templates. It generates necessary test data scaffolds automatically, reducing manual setup time for automated tests.

When do I need a structured TDD workflow instead of writing tests manually?

A structured TDD workflow is needed when engineering teams struggle to adopt Test Driven Development efficiently. It provides state management, framework adapters, and coverage analysis to guide RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycles systematically.