test-driven-development

name	test-driven-development
description	Strict RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle enforcement. Tests are never skipped or deferred. Run mode only, never watch mode. Exit code evidence mandatory.
allowed-tools	Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Grep, Glob
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2. **GREEN**	Write minimal code to make test pass. Exit code MUST be 0.
3. **REFACTOR**	Clean up implementation while keeping tests green. Exit code MUST remain 0.

Non-Negotiable Rules

• Always use run mode (CI=true npm test or --run flag)
• NEVER use watch mode (prevents hanging processes)
• Use timeout guards (timeout 60s) as backup
• Record exit codes as evidence at each phase
• If tests fail 3 consecutive times in GREEN, report failure status