testable-code-principles

Applies SOLID principles and LEGO-brick design rules to write testable Java classes.

Updated Jun 25, 2026
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Skill: testable-code-principles
Source: https://github.com/oriddd/ai-toolkit/tree/main/copilot/public/skills/testable-code-principles
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/oriddd/ai-toolkit --skill testable-code-principles-oriddd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Code that relies on static methods, global state, hidden dependencies, and mixed concerns is difficult to unit test and maintain. This Skill provides a concrete rulebook for writing Java/Spring classes that are small, focused, and independently testable. ## Core Features & Use Cases - LEGO Bricks Design Rules: Enforces single-responsibility classes (≤200 LOC) and methods (≤30 LOC) with self-explanatory names and clear input/output contracts. - SOLID-to-Testability Mapping: Shows how SRP, OCP, LSP, ISP, and DIP each translate into concrete testability benefits with Java code examples. - Anti-Pattern Detection: Identifies static business logic, global state, hidden dependencies, and mixed concerns, with refactored alternatives. - Use Case: Before writing a new Spring service, apply the checklist to inject dependencies via constructor, avoid statics, and keep each class focused on one responsibility so unit tests can mock collaborators easily. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to review the current Java class against the testable-code-principles checklist and refactor any static methods, hidden dependencies, or mixed concerns it finds.

Frequently Asked Questions about testable-code-principles

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

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How do I write testable code in Java Spring Boot?

Use constructor injection for all dependencies, avoid static methods for business logic, and keep each class focused on a single responsibility. Inject abstractions (interfaces) rather than concrete classes so tests can substitute mocks or in-memory fakes.

How do SOLID principles improve unit testability?

Each SOLID principle maps to a testability benefit: SRP gives one test suite per class, OCP adds behavior without breaking existing tests, LSP lets you swap implementations in tests, ISP makes interfaces easy to mock, and DIP enables injecting test doubles.

Why are static methods bad for unit testing?

Static methods cannot be easily mocked or replaced in tests, forcing tests to execute real logic like file I/O or validation. Convert them into injectable Spring components so tests can substitute controlled doubles.

How do I test code that depends on the current time?

Inject a java.time.Clock instead of calling LocalTime.now() directly. Tests can then pass a fixed Clock to make time-dependent behavior deterministic and repeatable.

What are the limits of this testability approach?

The guidelines target class- and method-level design and do not cover integration or end-to-end testing strategy. Size limits (200 LOC per class, 30 per method) are heuristics, not hard rules, and may not fit every domain.