Test Driven Development
Generates test cases and code based on specifications, ensuring robust and verifiable software development via TDD principles.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add test-driven-development npx -- -y @trustedskills/test-driven-development
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"test-driven-development": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/test-driven-development"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The test-driven-development (TDD) skill enables AI agents to write tests before implementing code, ensuring that software meets requirements and remains robust. It supports creating unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing frameworks, helping developers catch bugs early in the development cycle.
When to use it
- You're building a new feature and want to ensure it works as expected from the start.
- You need to refactor existing code without introducing regressions.
- Your team follows agile practices and wants to maintain high-quality code through continuous testing.
- You are integrating third-party libraries or APIs and need to validate their behavior.
Key capabilities
- Writing unit tests for individual functions or components
- Generating test suites based on functional requirements
- Supporting popular testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, and PyTest
- Providing feedback on test coverage and code quality
Example prompts
- "Write a unit test for the
calculateSumfunction in JavaScript." - "Generate integration tests for the user authentication module using Python."
- "Create a test suite that covers all edge cases for this API endpoint."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure your AI agent has access to the relevant testing framework documentation for accurate results.
- TDD requires discipline; it may take time to fully adopt but leads to more maintainable and reliable code in the long run.
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