api-client-tdd

name	api-client-tdd
description	Use when building integration/contract tests against a reachable API server, including environment-based configuration and deterministic test patterns.

API Client TDD Skill

Setup pattern

• Base URL from env var (e.g., API_BASE_URL)
• Auth token/credentials from env var (e.g., API_TOKEN)
• Fail fast if missing.

Test pattern (per endpoint slice)

1. Arrange: prepare unique resource identifiers.
2. Act: call client method.
3. Assert: status-independent assertions (fields, invariants).
4. Cleanup: delete created resources if applicable.

Negative-path coverage

At least one of:

• Missing/invalid auth
• Invalid input
• Not found
• Conflict