Go Testing Expert FAQs

Question 1

What specific Go testing patterns does it support?

Accepted Answer

The skill enforces industry best practices including table-driven tests for simple logic, Testify suites for complex infrastructure, 'pkg_test' naming for public API isolation, and the creation of reusable test utilities within the 'internal/testutils' package.

Question 2

What does the Go Testing Expert skill do?

Accepted Answer

This skill automates the creation of high-quality Go tests and acts as a strategic advisor for testing workflows. It implements a rigorous testing pyramid (unit, integration, system) with a focus on 100% coverage for leaf types and utilizes in-memory dependencies to keep tests fast and reliable.

Question 3

When should I use this skill?

Accepted Answer

Invoke this skill when creating new leaf types, after refactoring code, or when you need expert advice on Go testing patterns. It is also automatically triggered by other Claude Code skills during the implementation and design phases to ensure code is tested as it's written.

Question 4

How does this skill improve my Go development workflow?

Accepted Answer

It eliminates the manual overhead of writing boilerplate tests and ensures consistency across your codebase. By prioritizing public API testing and in-memory implementations, it helps you build a robust test suite that is easy to maintain and runs quickly in CI/CD environments.

Question 5

Does this skill require external tools like Docker?

Accepted Answer

No, it follows a 'Go independence' philosophy. It prioritizes in-memory mocks and pure Go implementations (like httptest) to minimize external dependencies. While it can support test-containers, it strives to make your entire system testable without requiring heavy external infrastructure.

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