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tdd-workflow

Enforce test-first development with failing tests before implementation.

Updated Feb 20, 2026
Search Tags:#testing#tdd#red-green-refactor#best-practices#unit-testing#integration-testing#test-naming
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jota-batuta/batuta-dots --skill tdd-workflow-jota-batuta
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tdd-workflow
Source: https://github.com/jota-batuta/batuta-dots/tree/main/BatutaClaude/skills/tdd-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jota-batuta/batuta-dots --skill tdd-workflow-jota-batuta

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The TDD-workflow skill enforces a test-first discipline, ensuring tests define intended behavior before coding to reduce regressions and improve design.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces Red-Green-Refactor cycles with explicit steps
  • Guides test naming, mocking boundaries, and safe refactoring
  • Supports unit, integration, and bug-fix workflows across typical software projects

Quick Start

Begin by writing a failing test for the next feature, run the test so it fails, implement the simplest code to pass, and then refactor while keeping all 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 start writing tests before implementation code?▼

Test-first development requires writing a failing test defining intended behavior, running it to prove failure, implementing minimal code to pass, then refactoring while keeping tests green.

What is the red-green-refactor cycle in unit testing?▼

The red-green-refactor cycle mandates writing a failing test, writing the simplest implementation code to make it pass, and then refactoring safely while ensuring the test suite remains green.

Can I apply test-driven development to bug fixes and refactoring?▼

Yes, test-driven development applies to feature work, bug fixes, and refactors across software projects and languages by mandating a failing test before any implementation changes.

Does test-driven development work across different programming languages?▼

Test-driven development applies across typical software projects and languages, guiding test naming, mocking boundaries, and safe refactoring for unit, integration, and bug-fix workflows.

Why write a failing test before writing feature code?▼

Writing a failing test before implementation ensures tests define intended behavior first, which reduces regressions and improves overall software design before code is written.

What are the limitations of enforcing strict test-first workflows?▼

Strict test-first workflows require tests to be written before code and demand tests fail to prove behavior, adding upfront discipline that may slow rapid prototyping or exploratory coding.

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