Can this skill help with unit and integration testing?

Yes, it provides a structured Test Pyramid strategy, guidance on mocking dependencies, and best practices for testing behavior rather than implementation details.

What software principles does this skill support?

The skill supports core principles including SOLID (SRP, OCP, LSP, ISP, DIP), DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself), KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid), and YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It).

Does it provide solutions for common code smells?

Yes, it includes a detailed reference for identifying smells like Long Methods or Magic Numbers and suggests specific refactoring techniques like Extract Function or Introducing Parameter Objects.

How does it assist in code reviews?

It provides a standardized checklist covering correctness, security, performance, maintainability, and test coverage to ensure every review meets high-quality standards.

Code Quality Essentials

Name: Code Quality Essentials
Author: sequenzia

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Developer Tools

Enforces architectural best practices and testing strategies to ensure maintainable, scalable, and robust software implementation.

About

The Code Quality skill provides Claude with a comprehensive framework for software engineering excellence, focusing on industry-standard principles like SOLID, DRY, KISS, and YAGNI. It serves as an automated architect and reviewer, helping developers identify code smells, apply proven refactoring techniques, and implement a structured testing pyramid. By integrating these best practices, the skill ensures that code is not just functional but is also clean, secure, and optimized for long-term maintenance.

Key Features

Application of SOLID and Clean Code design principles
Identification and resolution of common code smells
1 GitHub stars
Comprehensive code review checklists for correctness and security
Standardized testing strategies including Unit and Integration tests
Proven refactoring techniques to reduce technical debt

Use Cases

Conducting automated architectural reviews for pull requests
Implementing standardized error handling and naming conventions
Refactoring complex legacy functions into modular, testable components

About

Key Features

Application of SOLID and Clean Code design principles
Identification and resolution of common code smells
1 GitHub stars
Comprehensive code review checklists for correctness and security
Standardized testing strategies including Unit and Integration tests
Proven refactoring techniques to reduce technical debt

Use Cases

Conducting automated architectural reviews for pull requests
Implementing standardized error handling and naming conventions
Refactoring complex legacy functions into modular, testable components