What testing framework does this skill use?

This skill is built primarily around pytest and the pytest-django plugin, offering a modern, functional approach to Django testing.

Can it help with complex test data generation?

Yes, it provides detailed templates for using factory_boy to create realistic test data, handle relationships, and manage model instances efficiently.

Does this skill support Django REST Framework?

Yes, it includes specific patterns and best practices for testing DRF serializers and API ViewSets using the APIClient.

How does this skill improve test execution speed?

It configures optimized test settings, such as using SQLite in-memory databases, faster MD5 password hashing, and disabling unnecessary migrations for test runs.

Django TDD Specialist

Name: Django TDD Specialist
Author: affaan-m

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Implements robust Test-Driven Development workflows for Django and Django REST Framework applications using pytest and factory_boy.

About

This skill equips Claude with specialized knowledge for architecting and executing comprehensive test suites within the Django ecosystem. It streamlines the Red-Green-Refactor cycle by providing standardized configurations for pytest, optimized test settings for speed—such as in-memory databases and MD5 hashing—and advanced model mocking via factory_boy. Whether you are building complex models, intricate views, or RESTful APIs, this skill ensures high code coverage and reliability by following industry-standard testing patterns and best practices.

Key Features

Integration test setups for Django REST Framework (DRF) API endpoints
Standardized Red-Green-Refactor TDD workflow automation
Automated pytest-django configuration and performance optimization
Declarative factory creation using factory_boy for complex data relationships
Comprehensive testing patterns for Django models, views, and managers
43,117 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Building new Django applications from scratch using strict TDD methodology
Validating Django REST Framework API performance and data serialization
Retrofitting legacy Django codebases with unit and integration tests

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add affaan-m/everything-claude-code django-tdd

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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