| name | 130-java-testing-strategies |
| description | Use when you need to apply testing strategies for Java code — RIGHT-BICEP to guide test creation, A-TRIP for test quality characteristics, or CORRECT for verifying boundary conditions. This should trigger for requests such as Review Java code for testing strategies; Apply RIGHT-BICEP testing strategies in Java code; Apply A-TRIP testing strategies in Java code; Apply CORRECT boundary condition verification in Java code. Part of cursor-rules-java project |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| metadata | {"author":"Juan Antonio Breña Moral","version":"0.16.0"} |
Java testing strategies
Apply proven testing strategies (RIGHT-BICEP, A-TRIP, CORRECT) to design and verify Java unit tests.
What is covered in this Skill?
- RIGHT-BICEP: Key questions to guide test creation — Right results, Boundary conditions, Inverse relationships, Cross-checks, Error conditions, Performance
- A-TRIP: Characteristics of good tests — Automatic, Thorough, Repeatable, Independent, Professional
- CORRECT: Boundary condition verification — Conformance, Ordering, Range, Reference, Existence, Cardinality, Time
Constraints
Before applying any test strategy changes, ensure the project compiles. If compilation fails, stop immediately — do not proceed until resolved. After applying improvements, run full verification.
- MANDATORY: Run
./mvnw compile or mvn compile before applying any change
- SAFETY: If compilation fails, stop immediately and do not proceed — compilation failure is a blocking condition
- VERIFY: Run
./mvnw clean verify or mvn clean verify after applying improvements
- BEFORE APPLYING: Read the reference for detailed examples, good/bad patterns, and constraints
- EDGE CASE: If the user goal is ambiguous, stop and ask a clarifying question before editing files or running project-wide commands
- EDGE CASE: If required context, files, credentials, or tools are missing, report the blocker explicitly and ask whether to proceed with setup or fallback guidance
- EDGE CASE: If requested changes conflict with project constraints or safety boundaries, explain the conflict and ask for user confirmation on the preferred trade-off
When to use this skill
- Review Java code for testing strategies
- Apply RIGHT-BICEP testing strategies in Java code
- Apply A-TRIP testing strategies in Java code
- Apply CORRECT boundary condition verification in Java code
Workflow
- Compile project before test-strategy changes
Run ./mvnw compile or mvn compile and stop immediately if compilation fails.
- Read testing-strategies reference
Read references/130-java-testing-strategies.md and map current tests to RIGHT-BICEP, A-TRIP, and CORRECT gaps.
- Apply strategy-driven test improvements
Improve or add tests to cover missing boundaries, quality characteristics, and verification depth.
- Verify with full build
Run ./mvnw clean verify or mvn clean verify after applying improvements.
Reference
For detailed guidance, examples, and constraints, see references/130-java-testing-strategies.md.
