testing-production-production-validation-vs-unit-testing
Sub-skill of testing-production: Production Validation vs Unit Testing (+1).
Best use case
testing-production-production-validation-vs-unit-testing is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Sub-skill of testing-production: Production Validation vs Unit Testing (+1).
Teams using testing-production-production-validation-vs-unit-testing should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/production-validation-vs-unit-testing/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How testing-production-production-validation-vs-unit-testing Compares
| Feature / Agent | testing-production-production-validation-vs-unit-testing | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Sub-skill of testing-production: Production Validation vs Unit Testing (+1).
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Production Validation vs Unit Testing (+1) ## Production Validation vs Unit Testing | Aspect | Unit Tests (TDD) | Production Validation | |--------|------------------|----------------------| | Dependencies | Mocked | Real | | Database | In-memory/fake | Actual PostgreSQL/etc | | APIs | Stubbed responses | Live service calls | | Purpose | Design/logic | Deployment readiness | | Speed | Fast (ms) | Slower (seconds) | ## Validation Categories 1. **Implementation Completeness**: No mock/stub/fake code in production 2. **Database Integration**: CRUD operations on real database 3. **External APIs**: Actual service integrations work 4. **Infrastructure**: Cache, email, queues function correctly 5. **Performance**: Meets latency and throughput requirements 6. **Security**: Authentication, authorization, input validation
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