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/tdd Command

This command invokes the tdd-guide agent to enforce test-driven development methodology.

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What This Command Does

  1. Scaffold Interfaces - Define types/interfaces first
  2. Generate Tests First - Write failing tests (RED)
  3. Implement Minimal Code - Write just enough to pass (GREEN)
  4. Refactor - Improve code while keeping tests green (REFACTOR)
  5. Verify Coverage - Ensure 80%+ test coverage

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When to Use

Use /tdd when:
  • Implementing new features
  • Adding new functions/components
  • Fixing bugs (write test that reproduces bug first)
  • Refactoring existing code
  • Building critical business logic

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TDD Cycle

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Command Syntax

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string
required
Description of the functionality to implement with TDD

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Examples

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Basic Usage

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Example Session

See the full example in the source documentation showing:
  1. Step 1: Define Interface (SCAFFOLD)
  2. Step 2: Write Failing Test (RED)
  3. Step 3: Run Tests - Verify FAIL
  4. Step 4: Implement Minimal Code (GREEN)
  5. Step 5: Run Tests - Verify PASS
  6. Step 6: Refactor (IMPROVE)
  7. Step 7: Verify Tests Still Pass
  8. Step 8: Check Coverage (80%+ required)

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TDD Best Practices

DO:
  • ✅ Write the test FIRST, before any implementation
  • ✅ Run tests and verify they FAIL before implementing
  • ✅ Write minimal code to make tests pass
  • ✅ Refactor only after tests are green
  • ✅ Add edge cases and error scenarios
  • ✅ Aim for 80%+ coverage (100% for critical code)
DON’T:
  • ❌ Write implementation before tests
  • ❌ Skip running tests after each change
  • ❌ Write too much code at once
  • ❌ Ignore failing tests
  • ❌ Test implementation details (test behavior)
  • ❌ Mock everything (prefer integration tests)

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Test Types to Include

Unit Tests (Function-level):
  • Happy path scenarios
  • Edge cases (empty, null, max values)
  • Error conditions
  • Boundary values
Integration Tests (Component-level):
  • API endpoints
  • Database operations
  • External service calls
  • React components with hooks
E2E Tests (use /e2e command):
  • Critical user flows
  • Multi-step processes
  • Full stack integration

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Coverage Requirements

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Integration with Other Commands

  • Use /plan first to understand what to build
  • Use /tdd to implement with tests
  • Use /build-fix if build errors occur
  • Use /code-review to review implementation
  • Use /test-coverage to verify coverage
  • Agent: ~/.claude/agents/tdd-guide.md
  • Skill: ~/.claude/skills/tdd-workflow/
  • Commands: /plan, /test-coverage, /verify