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tdd-iron-law

Enforce test-first development with AST-based test mapping and pre-commit hooks.

Updated May 26, 2026
Search Tags:#code quality#testing#tdd#software testing#development discipline
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dinoudon/udon-collective-skills --skill tdd-iron-law
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tdd-iron-law
Source: https://github.com/dinoudon/udon-collective-skills/tree/main/skills/development/tdd-iron-law
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dinoudon/udon-collective-skills --skill tdd-iron-law

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of inconsistent and inadequate Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices, providing a robust framework to ensure thorough testing and code quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Iron Law Enforcement: Strictly enforces the TDD process with mandatory verification steps and anti-rationalization guards.
  • AST-Based Mapping: Generates test dependency maps to prevent regressions and identify code changes.
  • Pre-Commit Hooks: Integrates with version control systems to enforce TDD practices before code is committed.
  • Enhanced RED-GREEN-REFACTOR Cycle: Provides a detailed step-by-step approach to TDD, ensuring code quality and maintainability.
  • Use Case: Ideal for developers and teams looking to implement a disciplined TDD process, especially in complex or large codebases.

Quick Start

Load the tdd-iron-law skill and begin writing tests first for your new feature or bug fix.

Frequently Asked Questions about tdd-iron-law

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce strict Test-Driven Development practices in a complex software project?▼

Pre-commit hooks enforce Test-Driven Development by intercepting version control commits, verifying that tests were written first and pass before any code changes are accepted into the repository.

What is AST-based test mapping and how does it maintain code quality?▼

AST-based test mapping maintains code quality by generating test dependency maps that identify code changes and prevent regressions, ensuring thorough coverage in complex software projects.

Can I use this TDD enforcement framework with existing version control systems?▼

Yes, this TDD enforcement framework integrates with version control systems through pre-commit hooks, ensuring that mandatory verification steps and anti-rationalization guards are applied before code is committed.

How does the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle work in a disciplined TDD process?▼

The RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle in this TDD process provides a detailed step-by-step approach, enforcing strict verification steps at each phase to ensure code quality and maintainability.

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