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tdd-workflow

Enforce RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycles across JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and Go projects.

Updated Jan 29, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#tdd#test-driven development#red-green-refactor#unit-tests#software-testing
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npx skills add https://github.com/Compass-Brand/compass-forge --skill tdd-workflow-compass-brand
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Skill: tdd-workflow
Source: https://github.com/Compass-Brand/compass-forge/tree/main/.claude/skills/tdd-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Compass-Brand/compass-forge --skill tdd-workflow-compass-brand

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps development teams enforce Test-Driven Development practices, guiding them to adopt the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle to improve code quality and maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interface-first planning: emphasize defining interfaces before implementation to reduce coupling.
  • Red-Green-Refactor workflow guidance: outline steps to write a failing test, make it pass, and refactor without changing behavior.
  • Cross-language applicability: suitable for JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and Go projects with language-appropriate test patterns.

Quick Start

Start by writing a small failing test for a new feature, run your test suite, observe the failure, implement the minimal code to pass, and then refactor for clarity while keeping tests green.

Frequently Asked Questions about tdd-workflow

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce a test-driven development workflow across multiple languages?▼

You can enforce test-driven development by applying the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle to guide test-first programming across JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and Go projects, ensuring structured test organization and interface-first design.

What is the best way to start writing unit tests using red-green-refactor?▼

To start red-green-refactor, write a small failing unit test for a new feature, run your test suite to observe the failure, implement minimal code to pass, and refactor for clarity while keeping tests green.

Does this TDD workflow guidance support Python and Go projects?▼

Yes, this TDD workflow supports Python and Go projects alongside JavaScript and TypeScript, providing language-appropriate test patterns for both unit and integration testing cycles.

Why should I define interfaces before implementation in test-driven development?▼

Defining interfaces before implementation in test-driven development reduces coupling by emphasizing interface-first planning, which clarifies module contracts before writing the initial failing tests.

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