Test Anti-Pattern Detection

Quick, pragmatic analysis of test code in any supported language for anti-patterns and quality issues that undermine test reliability, maintainability, and diagnostic value.

Language-specific guidance: Read the caller-provided or runtime-listed test-analysis-extensions catalog and its matching language file when needed. Do not invoke the reference-only helper. If its files are absent, use the built-in framework rules below.

When to Use

• User asks to review test quality or find test smells
• User wants to know why tests are flaky or unreliable
• User asks "are my tests good?" or "what's wrong with my tests?"
• User requests a test audit or test code review
• User wants diagnostic findings before deciding what to improve

When Not to Use