🧪 Testing Principles
This skill helps you apply language-agnostic testing principles to design reliable tests, rapid feedback, and maintainable QA strategies.
npx playbooks add skill shinpr/claude-code-workflows --skill testing-principles
About Testing Principles
The Testing Principles skill helps developers apply language-agnostic testing principles to design reliable tests, providing rapid feedback and maintainable QA strategies. This skill enables the creation of effective testing approaches that can be used across various programming languages. A developer would reach for this skill when looking to establish a robust testing framework for their project.
This compact 18-word instruction set is purpose-built for testing & qa work in AI coding agents. Install with a single command.
Use Cases
- Writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- Setting up test coverage and CI pipelines
- Refactoring legacy code with confidence using tests
- Creating test plans and QA checklists
Example Prompts
System Prompt (18 words)
This skill helps you apply language-agnostic testing principles to design reliable tests, rapid feedback, and maintainable QA strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Testing Principles?
Testing Principles is a free testing & qa skill for AI coding agents. This skill helps you apply language-agnostic testing principles to design reliable tests, rapid feedback, and maintainable QA strategies.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with testing & qa expertise.
How do I use Testing Principles with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill shinpr/claude-code-workflows --skill testing-principles in your terminal to install Testing Principles into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Testing Principles?
Testing Principles is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Testing Principles free to use?
Yes, Testing Principles is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/shinpr/claude-code-workflows/tree/main/skills/testing-principles. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
