# Tdd Automation Flow

> Optimizing the developer feedback loop with automated testing triggers and watchers.

- Skill: `jcorpac/tdd-automation-flow` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add jcorpac/tdd-automation-flow`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/jcorpac/tdd-automation-flow/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: jcorpac (https://skillmd.com/u/jcorpac)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/jcorpac/tdd-automation-flow

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# TDD Automation Flow

The faster the feedback loop, the more effective your TDD process becomes.

## Local Automation
Use file watchers to run your tests immediately upon saving a file.

### Python (pytest-watch)
```bash
ptw .
```

### JavaScript (Jest/Vitest)
```bash
npm test -- --watch
```

## Essential Flow
1. **Save file** -> **Tests run automatically**.
2. **If Fail**: Write code to pass.
3. **If Pass**: Refactor and repeat.

## CI/CD Integration
TDD doesn't stop at the local machine. Use Git hooks and CI pipelines to enforce the testing discipline.

- **Pre-commit hooks**: Run linting and fast unit tests before allowing a commit.
- **PR Gates**: Prevent merging code that doesn't have 100% test pass rate.
- **Coverage Reports**: Monitor test coverage as a metric for team health (not a target!).