tdd-workflow

RED-GREEN-REFACTOR is a TDD discipline that enforces writing failing tests first, then production code to pass them, then refactoring. This Skill streamlines that cycle by providing guided prompts and automated enforcement, ensuring you write tests before implementation on every feature and bug fix.

Yes. This Skill integrates optional session-management to automatically record checkpoints, test-coverage metrics, and progress data. You get continuous visibility into your TDD discipline compliance and can handoff sessions with full metrics intact.

Yes. The Skill operates standalone, providing full RED-GREEN-REFACTOR guidance and TDD workflow enforcement even without session integration. Session-management is optional and adds checkpoint tracking and reporting on top of core TDD discipline.

TDD catches defects early by mandating tests before code, reduces debugging time through rapid feedback loops, and ensures every requirement has passing test coverage. This Skill automates enforcement of that discipline across feature work and bug fixes.

Automated checkpointing captures your RED-GREEN-REFACTOR progress, test metrics, and session state at key moments. When handing off work, the receiving developer gets a complete snapshot of what was tested, what passed, and where the session left off.

Enforce the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle systematically with tool support rather than manual discipline. This Skill automates that enforcement and provides guided prompts so you stay compliant without overhead, even under time pressure.