testing-workflows-with-subagents

Test workflow instructions by applying RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycles with subagents. Identify real failures in orchestrator prompts, fix ambiguous wording, and verify improvements under realistic pressure conditions before deployment to catch costly execution errors.

Subagents misinterpret orchestrator instructions when they contain ambiguity, unclear sequencing, or cognitive load under pressure. Testing workflows with simulated realistic conditions—time pressure and urgency—exposes these gaps before live execution.

Use RED-GREEN-REFACTOR testing on orchestrator prompts and commands to identify and fix unclear branch instructions. Test with subagents under pressure to verify they follow the corrected instructions accurately before deployment.

Yes, understanding test-driven development is mandatory. This Skill applies RED-GREEN-REFACTOR methodology—the core TDD cycle—to workflow documentation to ensure clarity and correctness before subagents execute instructions.

Combine time pressure, cognitive load, and urgency in test scenarios to simulate real execution conditions. Use git logs and error reports to gather evidence of past failures, then validate fixes with subagents under these pressure conditions.

Test orchestrator prompts, command specifications, and workflow documentation before deployment. Apply RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycles to identify ambiguous instructions that could cause subagents to skip critical steps or misinterpret execution paths.