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tdd

Automates test-driven development with a YAML-driven SKILL.md workflow.

Updated Mar 6, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#testing#tdd#refactor#integration-testing#software-development#public-api
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/v36372/pi-stuff --skill tdd-v36372
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tdd
Source: https://github.com/v36372/pi-stuff/tree/main/skills/tdd
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/v36372/pi-stuff --skill tdd-v36372

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The TDD skill helps teams build features and fix bugs by emphasizing test-first development, ensuring interfaces remain stable as code evolves.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vertical slices through one test per implementation, focusing on observable behavior over internal structure.
  • Integration-style tests that exercise the public API to verify end-to-end behavior.
  • Structured workflow guiding planning, tracer bullets, incremental loops, and disciplined refactoring.

Quick Start

Write one end-to-end test that describes a user-visible behavior, then implement only enough code to pass that test.

Frequently Asked Questions about tdd

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I start test-driven development for a new software feature?▼

To start test-driven development, write one end-to-end integration test describing a user-visible behavior, then implement only enough code to pass that test before refactoring.

What is the red-green-refactor cycle in software development?▼

The red-green-refactor cycle is a test-driven development workflow where you write a failing test, implement code to make it pass, and then refactor while keeping the test green.

How does integration testing keep public APIs stable during refactoring?▼

Integration testing exercises the public API to verify end-to-end behavior, ensuring interfaces remain stable as code evolves by focusing on observable outcomes over internal structure.

Can I use test-driven development for both building features and fixing bugs?▼

Yes, test-driven development applies to software teams delivering new features or fixing bugs, ensuring reliable integration tests and stable public interfaces throughout the process.

What's the best way to structure a TDD workflow with tracer bullets?▼

Structure a TDD workflow by planning vertical slices, writing tracer bullets to establish end-to-end connectivity, and looping through incremental test-first implementation and refactoring steps.

Do I need a specific format for the TDD workflow configuration file?▼

You need a SKILL.md file with YAML frontmatter containing a name and description, followed by a well-structured markdown body outlining planning, tracer bullets, and workflow steps.

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