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testing-patterns
Patterns for testing code effectively. Use when breaking dependencies for testability, adding tests to existing code, understanding unfamiliar code through characterization tests, or deciding how to structure tests. Covers seams, dependency injection, test doubles, and safe refactoring techniques from Michael Feathers.
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Updated 12/15/2025
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Installation and usage
Patterns for testing code effectively. Use when breaking dependencies for testability, adding tests to existing code, understanding unfamiliar code through characterization tests, or deciding how to structure tests. Covers seams, dependency injection, test doubles, and safe refactoring techniques from Michael Feathers.
Installation
$ install --globalskills.sh
Usage
Once installed, you can use this skill by running the following command in your terminal:
skills use testing-patterns