Write a failing test to reproduce a bug, then implement the minimal fix.
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Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: test-driven-bugfix Source: https://github.com/edobry/minsky/tree/main/.claude/skills/test-driven-bugfix Command: npx skills add https://github.com/edobry/minsky --skill test-driven-bugfix
Fixing bugs without tests leads to regressions and unreliable software. This skill enforces a test-driven approach where a failing test is written first to prove the bug exists, then a minimal code change is implemented to make the test pass.
Begin by writing a failing test that reproduces the bug, then implement the minimal change to make the test pass.
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To fix a bug using test-driven development, you write a failing test that reproduces the exact bug, implement the minimal code change to make the test pass, and validate the fix through your project's test suite to prevent regressions.
Reproducing a race condition or data integrity issue requires writing a hermetic failing test first. You define the test following your project's existing testing patterns to establish a verifiable failure before applying any code fix.
Writing a failing unit test before fixing a behavioral regression proves the bug exists and establishes a verifiable failure. Implementing the smallest possible fix to make the test pass preserves existing behavior and guards against future regressions.
Yes, this test-driven bugfix approach extends to codebases requiring test-backed validation. It enforces defining a failing test first, following project testing patterns, and validating the fix through the test suite before committing.
Fixing bugs without writing a failing test first leads to unreliable software and regressions. Without a hermetic test documenting the reproduction steps, you lack verifiable validation that the minimal code change preserves existing behavior.
proffesor-for-testingCreate structured bug reports with reproduction steps and environment details.
rickyanandaEnforce test-first development with failing tests before production code.
PaulKinlanRun full test suites and compare results against a baseline to detect regressions.
yuridefrancaReproduce bugs and trace state flows to produce evidence-backed root cause reports.
