Provides idiomatic Go testing patterns and TDD workflows to build reliable, high-performance applications.
The Golang Testing Patterns skill equips Claude with specialized knowledge for implementing comprehensive testing strategies in Go projects. It facilitates a Test-Driven Development (TDD) workflow, guiding developers through the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle while utilizing idiomatic Go practices like table-driven tests and subtests. Beyond basic unit testing, the skill provides patterns for advanced scenarios including performance benchmarking, input fuzzing, mock generation using interfaces, and managing 'golden files' for complex output verification, ensuring Go codebases remain maintainable and bug-free.
Key Features
01Generates interface-based mocks and test helpers for isolated unit testing.
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03Implements idiomatic table-driven testing patterns for comprehensive coverage.
04Provides templates for performance-critical benchmarking and memory allocation analysis.
05Guides developers through the Go-specific TDD workflow (RED-GREEN-REFACTOR).
06Supports modern Go 1.18+ fuzzing for robust input validation.
Use Cases
01Writing unit tests for new Go functions or methods using table-driven structures.
02Identifying performance bottlenecks in Go code using sub-benchmarks.
03Increasing code reliability by implementing fuzz tests for complex data parsers.
