designing-tests
Designs and implements testing strategies for any codebase. Use when adding tests, improving coverage, setting up testing infrastructure, debugging test failures, or when asked about unit tests, integration tests, or E2E testing.
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About designing-tests
The 'designing-tests' skill focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to testing strategies for any codebase. It assists in designing and implementing various types of tests, such as unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end (E2E) tests. This skill helps developers improve test coverage, set up testing infrastructures, and debug test failures. It is an essential tool when incorporating testing into development workflows and ensuring quality control in software projects.
With this skill, users can follow a well-defined test implementation workflow that covers essential steps like identifying what to test, choosing the right test type, writing tests, running them, and verifying that coverage meets required thresholds. It also includes test structure templates and frameworks tailored for JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and Go, ensuring developers can select the right tools for their specific tech stack. The skill promotes the use of the testing pyramid, focusing on balancing unit, integration, and E2E tests for optimal coverage.
This skill is ideal for developers and software teams aiming to establish a robust testing strategy. It provides clear guidance on test implementation and ensures that testing is done effectively, from writing individual unit tests to verifying comprehensive E2E flows. It is particularly beneficial for teams looking to maintain high-quality standards and ensure their software works as expected across different stages of development.
FAQ
How do I decide which type of test to use?
The skill provides a framework for selecting the appropriate test type based on the functionality you're testing. Unit tests are ideal for testing isolated pieces of code, integration tests for component interactions, and E2E tests for critical user journeys.
What frameworks are supported by this skill?
This skill recommends frameworks for JavaScript/TypeScript (e.g., Vitest, Playwright), Python (e.g., pytest, Playwright), and Go (e.g., testing, chromedp). Alternatives are also provided for each test type to accommodate different needs.
Can I use this skill with any tech stack?
While the skill is tailored for specific frameworks like JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and Go, the general principles and test templates can be adapted to other tech stacks as well.
What is the recommended coverage threshold?
The skill suggests a global coverage threshold of 80% for branches, functions, lines, and statements. For critical parts of the code, such as the core, a higher threshold of 95% is recommended.
How do I handle test data management?
The skill provides test data management strategies using factories and builders, such as the 'userFactory' example, which can be customized with overrides to generate test data for different scenarios.
Install designing-tests
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill
Repository
CloudAI-X/claude-workflow-v2