Test-Driven Development Process

TDD is a design technique that uses tests as a tool. Design emerges from usage, not speculation. Short feedback loops let you course-correct immediately. The resulting architecture is testable by design, not retrofitted. We are not trying to rush towards a feature completion, it's important that the code is correct and well-designed, it's crucial to be thorough and only add what tests demand.

When starting, announce: "Using TDD skill in mode: [auto|human]"

MODE (user specifies, default: auto)

• auto: DO NOT ask for confirmation or approval. Proceed through all steps without stopping.
• human: wait for confirmation at key points

STARTER_CHARACTER = 🔴 for red test, 🌱 for green, 🌀 when refactoring, always followed by a space

Core Rules