What is the Red phase in TDD?

The Red phase is the first step of Test-Driven Development where you write a test that fails before writing any implementation code to define the expected behavior.

Does this skill run the tests automatically?

It provides commands to trigger tests via a TDD enforcer script, helping you verify that tests fail for the correct reasons before proceeding to the Green phase.

Why is the Red phase important?

It ensures your tests are actually testing the intended logic and prevents 'false positives' where tests pass accidentally without the feature being implemented.

Which programming languages does this skill support?

It includes specific patterns and file naming conventions for Python, Go, TypeScript, and Rust, but the principles apply to any language.

How does this skill help with test naming?

It enforces a descriptive naming convention (test_function_scenario_expected) to ensure clarity and documentation within your test suite.

TDD Red Phase Assistant

Name: TDD Red Phase Assistant
Author: pagerguild

bypagerguild

0•

Seguridad y Pruebas

Guides developers through the initial phase of Test-Driven Development by designing and validating failing tests before implementation.

This skill automates and enforces the 'Red' phase of the Test-Driven Development (TDD) cycle within Claude Code. It provides domain-specific guidance on writing descriptive, behavior-focused test cases using the Arrange-Act-Assert (AAA) pattern across multiple languages like Python, Go, and TypeScript. By facilitating the creation of tests that fail for the correct reasons, it ensures robust code design and prevents trivial passes, helping developers maintain high code quality and test coverage from the very start of a feature's lifecycle.

Características Principales

01Enforces Test-First development patterns across major languages

02Identifies common TDD pitfalls like trivial or vague tests

030 GitHub stars

04Guides Arrange-Act-Assert (AAA) test structure implementation

05Automates TDD phase management via CLI integration

06Standardizes naming conventions for clear test scenarios

Casos de Uso

01Onboarding developers to standardized TDD workflows and naming conventions

02Starting a new feature development with a strict test-first approach

03Designing edge-case assertions and scenarios before writing business logic

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add pagerguild/guilde-lite tdd-red-phase

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill