# Sparc Refinement Best Practices

> Sub-skill of sparc-refinement: Best Practices.

- Skill: `vamseeachanta/sparc-refinement-best-practices` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vamseeachanta/sparc-refinement-best-practices`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vamseeachanta/sparc-refinement-best-practices/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: vamseeachanta (https://skillmd.com/u/vamseeachanta)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vamseeachanta/sparc-refinement-best-practices

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# Best Practices

## Best Practices


1. **Test First**: Always write tests before implementation
2. **Small Steps**: Make incremental improvements
3. **Continuous Refactoring**: Improve code structure continuously
4. **Performance Budgets**: Set and monitor performance targets
5. **Error Recovery**: Plan for failure scenarios
6. **Documentation**: Keep docs in sync with code