Which programming languages does this skill support?

While the TDD methodology is language-agnostic, the skill provides specific coverage commands and patterns for JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and Go.

How does the TDD Workflow skill help with coding?

It enforces a 'test-first' mentality, guiding you to define expected behavior before writing implementation code, which leads to fewer bugs and a cleaner architecture.

Can this skill help me fix bugs in existing code?

Yes. It guides you to write a failing test that reproduces the bug first, ensuring that your fix is verified and preventing the bug from reappearing in the future.

What is the Red-Green-Refactor cycle?

It is the core of TDD: first you write a failing test (Red), then you write the minimum code necessary to make it pass (Green), and finally you clean up the code while keeping the test passing (Refactor).

TDD Workflow

Name: TDD Workflow
Author: lackeyjb

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Security & Testing

Implements a structured Red-Green-Refactor cycle to ensure code reliability and maintainability through Test-Driven Development.

About

The TDD Workflow skill equips Claude with a rigorous Test-Driven Development framework, guiding the development process through the essential Red-Green-Refactor cycle. It helps developers define behaviors via failing tests before implementation, encourages writing minimal code to satisfy requirements, and provides a structured approach to refactoring without breaking functionality. This skill is ideal for teams prioritizing high code quality and long-term maintainability, offering guidance on Arrange-Act-Assert patterns and language-specific coverage commands to eliminate technical debt from the start.

Key Features

Support for Arrange-Act-Assert (AAA) and BDD test patterns
Language-specific test coverage command references
9 GitHub stars
Anti-pattern detection to prevent 'test-after' development
Guided Red-Green-Refactor workflow implementation
Structured refactoring checklists for maintaining code quality

Use Cases

Debugging and fixing issues by creating reproduction tests before applying code changes
Implementing new features with a test-first approach to ensure all requirements are met
Safely refactoring legacy codebases by maintaining a continuous green-test state

About

Key Features

Support for Arrange-Act-Assert (AAA) and BDD test patterns
Language-specific test coverage command references
9 GitHub stars
Anti-pattern detection to prevent 'test-after' development
Guided Red-Green-Refactor workflow implementation
Structured refactoring checklists for maintaining code quality

Use Cases

Debugging and fixing issues by creating reproduction tests before applying code changes
Implementing new features with a test-first approach to ensure all requirements are met
Safely refactoring legacy codebases by maintaining a continuous green-test state