workflow-patterns

Workflow Patterns - TDD Workflow Guide

Skill Overview

Workflow Patterns is a complete guide that follows the Conductor TDD workflow, helping developers ensure code quality through stage checkpoints, Git commit management, and validation protocols.

When to Use

1. Implement the plan.md Tasks

When you need to implement functionality according to a roadmap, this skill provides a standardized development process to ensure each task is thoroughly tested and validated.

2. Execute the TDD Development Workflow

When using test-driven development, Workflow Patterns guides you through the red-green-refactor loop—starting from failing tests and gradually implementing the required code.

3. Manage Development Progress and Quality

To track task progress and quality checkpoints, this skill provides clear checkpoint procedures and Git commit conventions.

Core Features

1. Stage Checkpoint Management

Provides explicit criteria for completing each stage. Every checkpoint must verify code quality and test coverage to ensure the development process is controllable and fully traceable.

2. Git Commits and Note Conventions

Guides you on how to manage Git commits in a disciplined way, including when to commit, commit message formatting, and best practices for recording progress in plan.md.

3. Execution of Validation Protocols

Defines a complete validation process: before completing each task or stage, you must pass all tests and quality gates to ensure the delivered code meets the expected standards.

FAQ

Who is Workflow Patterns suitable for?

It is for development teams using the Conductor framework—especially those who need to strictly follow TDD processes and care about code quality assurance. If you are implementing a structured development plan, this skill will help.

How do I get started with Workflow Patterns?

First, make sure your tasks have a clear plan.md file, then follow the skill’s instructions to complete each stage checkpoint. For each stage, write tests first (red), implement functionality so the tests pass (green), and finally refactor to optimize the code.

What is the difference between Workflow Patterns and standard TDD?

Workflow Patterns includes not only the TDD red-green-refactor loop, but also integrates Conductor-specific stage checkpoints, Git commit conventions, and validation protocols. It is a more complete workflow management system than a standalone testing-driven methodology.