tdd

Automating test-driven development cycles for vertical slices involves executing red-green-refactor workflows with behavior-first tests and robust quality gate checks. This Skill automates that process, enforcing type checks, lints, and testing after changes to maintain code quality.

Behavior-first testing in vertical slices is an approach that writes tests targeting specific behaviors before implementation, reducing complexity. It ensures each slice delivers end-to-end functionality while maintaining strict quality gates throughout the TDD cycle.

Enforcing quality gates during TDD automation requires running type checks, lints, and tests after every code change. This Skill automatically validates these gates within the red-green-refactor cycle to maintain code quality before progression.

Yes, you can integrate TDD automation with issue tracking systems. This Skill integrates with Beads for task tracking, allowing you to log progress and manage test-driven development slices directly alongside your issue tracking workflow.

To start a TDD slice for a specific behavior, use the command to create a new test targeting that behavior, then execute the TDD cycle. This initiates the automated red-green-refactor workflow with quality gate enforcement.

This approach minimizes manual test maintenance by automating the red-green-refactor cycles and enforcing quality gates automatically. However, you still need to define the target behavior when starting each vertical slice for the automation to proceed.