Enforces the strict Red-Green-Refactor cycle to ensure all production code is driven by failing tests.
The Kimchi TDD skill transforms Claude into a disciplined Test-Driven Development partner by mandating the rigorous Red-Green-Refactor cycle. It prevents the common pitfall of writing implementation code before tests, requiring that you verify a specific test failure before writing the absolute minimal code necessary to pass. By adhering to the 'Iron Law'—no production code without a failing test—this skill helps developers eliminate technical debt, avoid over-engineering, and ensure 100% functional test coverage for new features, bug fixes, and refactors.
Key Features
01Mandatory verification of failing test states to prevent false positives
02Test-first bug reproduction and regression prevention
03Strict Red-Green-Refactor workflow enforcement
04Minimalist code implementation guidance to prevent YAGNI over-engineering
05Automated checks for clean test output and pristine execution environments
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Use Cases
01Fixing complex bugs by establishing a reproducible failing test case first
02Developing new features with guaranteed test coverage and architectural clarity
03Safely refactoring legacy code by maintaining a green test state throughout changes
