test-driven-development

Enforce test-first development with red-green-refactor cycles and automated test coverage.

Updated Mar 3, 2026

Search Tags:#code quality #unit tests #testing #tdd #refactoring #software development

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Skill: test-driven-development
Source: https://github.com/zinohome/zinoClaw/tree/main/docker-customize/deskclaw-resources/skills/test-driven-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zinohome/zinoClaw --skill test-driven-development-zinohome

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers prevent unreliable implementations by enforcing a test-first workflow that validates requirements before production code is written.

Core Features & Use Cases

Red-Green-Refactor Workflow: Guides implementation through writing failing tests, creating minimal passing code, and safely refactoring.
Testing Discipline Enforcement: Provides rules for avoiding skipped tests, weak assertions, premature implementation, and common TDD rationalizations.
Use Case: Apply this Skill when building new features, fixing bugs, refactoring systems, or changing behavior to ensure every change is backed by verified tests.

Quick Start

Use the test-driven-development skill to guide me through implementing this feature by writing and validating tests before creating the production code.

Frequently Asked Questions about test-driven-development

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

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How do I enforce test-first development when adding new features?▼

Test-first development is enforced by guiding implementations through a red-green-refactor cycle, requiring failing test verification and minimal passing code before safely refactoring to prevent unverified changes.

What is the red-green-refactor cycle for unit tests?▼

The red-green-refactor cycle is a testing discipline where you write a failing test, create the minimal implementation to make it pass, and then safely refactor the code while ensuring regression-safe behavior.

How do I prevent weak assertions and skipped tests during refactoring?▼

Preventing weak assertions and skipped tests during refactoring requires applying strict testing discipline rules that block premature implementation and common TDD rationalizations to ensure reliable behavior changes.

Can I use test-driven development for both bug fixes and system refactoring?▼

Test-driven development can be applied to bug fixes, system refactoring, and behavior changes, ensuring every code modification is backed by automated test coverage and verified requirements.

What's the best way to start writing tests before creating production code?▼

The best way to start writing tests before production code is to request guidance for your specific feature, prompting the workflow to validate your requirements through failing tests before any implementation begins.

When should I not use a test-first workflow for software development?▼

A test-first workflow might be unnecessary for trivial changes that do not alter behavior or require automated test coverage, as it is specifically designed to validate feature development and complex refactoring.