What is the Red-Green-Refactor cycle?

It is the core TDD process: write a failing test (Red), write minimal code to pass the test (Green), and then clean up the code while keeping tests passing (Refactor).

Can this skill detect if I am not following TDD?

Yes, it includes a compliance script that detects code smells like deep nesting or long methods which often indicate 'test-after' development rather than TDD.

When should I avoid using this skill?

Avoid using it for pure design discussions, documentation-only tasks, or research exploration where implementation isn't the immediate goal.

Does it work with specific programming languages?

The methodology and patterns provided are language-agnostic, though the included validation scripts are designed to support common development environments.

TDD Methodology Expert

Name: TDD Methodology Expert
Author: rawveg

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Security & Testing

Enforces strict Test-Driven Development cycles to ensure high code quality and comprehensive test coverage.

About

The TDD Methodology Expert skill transforms Claude Code into a disciplined development partner that prioritizes testing before implementation. It guides developers through the Red-Green-Refactor cycle, providing automated validation scripts to detect code smells and ensure adherence to TDD principles. By breaking down complex requirements into testable increments, this skill helps maintain a clean codebase, reduces regressions, and ensures that every line of production code is backed by a verified requirement.

Key Features

Automated TDD compliance and code smell detection
Git hooks for automated TDD enforcement
Guided Red-Green-Refactor development cycles
8 GitHub stars
Standardized test validation and pattern checking
Interactive TDD progress reporting and phase tracking

Use Cases

Fixing bugs by reproducing them with a failing test first
Refactoring legacy code under the safety of automated tests
Building new features with a test-first approach

About

Key Features

Automated TDD compliance and code smell detection
Git hooks for automated TDD enforcement
Guided Red-Green-Refactor development cycles
8 GitHub stars
Standardized test validation and pattern checking
Interactive TDD progress reporting and phase tracking

Use Cases

Fixing bugs by reproducing them with a failing test first
Refactoring legacy code under the safety of automated tests
Building new features with a test-first approach