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tdd-workflow

Enforce a RED-GREEN-REFACTOR test-first workflow with AAA patterns.

3|2|Updated Feb 27, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#testing#tdd#software-engineering#test-driven-development#aaa-pattern
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/grasberg/sofia --skill tdd-workflow-grasberg
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tdd-workflow
Source: https://github.com/grasberg/sofia/tree/main/cmd/sofia/internal/onboard/antigravity-kit/.agent/skills/tdd-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/grasberg/sofia --skill tdd-workflow-grasberg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Test-Driven Development (TDD) workflow principles that help teams prevent defects by writing tests before production code and guiding design decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces a RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle to provide fast feedback and improve code quality.
  • Promotes the AAA testing pattern (Arrange, Act, Assert) for clear and maintainable tests.
  • Applicable across feature development, bug fixes, and ongoing refactoring in software projects.

Quick Start

Ask your AI assistant to write a failing test, implement just enough code to pass, and then refactor for clarity.

Frequently Asked Questions about tdd-workflow

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

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How does test-driven development prevent software defects during feature development?▼

Test-driven development prevents defects by enforcing a test-first workflow that requires a failing test before production code is written. This provides fast feedback, guides design decisions, and improves overall software quality across feature cycles.

What is the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle in TDD?▼

The RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle is a test-driven development workflow where you first write a failing test (RED), implement just enough code to pass (GREEN), and then refactor for clarity. This incremental design approach ensures continuous quality feedback.

How do I structure maintainable tests using the AAA pattern?▼

The AAA testing pattern structures tests into Arrange, Act, and Assert phases to improve clarity and maintainability. This test organization principle guides incremental design by separating test setup, execution, and verification steps.

Can I apply TDD workflows to bug fixes and refactoring cycles?▼

Yes, this test-first workflow is applicable across feature development, bug fixes, and ongoing refactoring in software projects. Writing tests before production code guides incremental design and provides fast feedback during QA cycles.

What's the best way to start a test-first development workflow with an AI assistant?▼

Ask your AI assistant to write a failing test, implement just enough code to pass, and then refactor for clarity. This enforces the structured RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle to guide testing and incremental design decisions in software engineering.

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