skills.rest
xiaobin
xiaobinCOMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
GitHub

test-driven-development

Enforce a test-first workflow with failing tests, minimal code, and refactoring.

1|Updated Apr 22, 2026
Search Tags:#tdd#red-green-refactor#code-quality#development-process#test-driven-development#software-testing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xiaobin/superpowers-kimi --skill test-driven-development-xiaobin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: test-driven-development
Source: https://github.com/xiaobin/superpowers-kimi/tree/main/.agents/skills/test-driven-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xiaobin/superpowers-kimi --skill test-driven-development-xiaobin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Before writing implementation code, this skill enforces a test-first approach to prevent regression-prone, untested changes and to promote design confidence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Red-Green-Refactor discipline to guide incremental development.
  • Clear guidance for applying TDD to new features, bug fixes, and refactors with guardrails.
  • Supports behavior-driven validation through failing tests before production code.

Quick Start

Write a failing test for a small behavior, then implement the minimal code to make it pass.

Frequently Asked Questions about test-driven-development

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

FAQPage Schema
How does test-driven development prevent untested production code?▼

Test-driven development prevents untested production code by enforcing a test-first workflow where you must write a failing test for a small behavior before writing any implementation. This enforces behavior-driven validation and prevents regression-prone changes.

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

The red-green-refactor cycle is a deterministic test-driven development process. You write a failing test, implement the minimal code to make it pass, and then perform disciplined refactoring to guide incremental development.

How do I apply TDD to bug fixes and refactoring?▼

To apply test-driven development to bug fixes and refactoring, you first write a failing test that reproduces the bug or validates the new behavior. You then implement minimal code to pass the test before refactoring with guardrails.

Do I need specific frameworks to start a test-first workflow?▼

No specific testing frameworks are required to start a test-first workflow. The approach enforces test-driven development through a deterministic cycle of failing tests, minimal code, and disciplined refactoring, which can be applied across software projects.

When should I use test-driven development for feature development?▼

You should use test-driven development during feature development to promote design confidence and prevent regression-prone changes. It guides incremental development by enforcing behavior validation through failing tests before production code is written.

Related Skills

Explore More Software Engineering Skills→
klxiaoniuklxiaoniu
174

testing-setup

Analyze native Android projects and implement a testing strategy with a Markdown report.

Community
Advanced
krishna-cyberkrishna-cyber

tdd

Implement test-driven development with red-green-refactor cycles and continuous testing.

Community
Intermediate
modu-aimodu-ai
67

moai-workflow-tdd

Guide users through the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle for test-driven development.

Official
Advanced
locnbk2002locnbk2002
1

tdd

Guide users through the red-green-refactor Test-Driven Development cycle.

Community
Advanced