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ring:testing-anti-patterns

Detect testing anti-patterns like mock-only assertions in test suites.

Updated Mar 21, 2026
Search Tags:#testing#anti-patterns#refactoring#mocking#quality-assurance#test-quality#production-cleanliness
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npx skills add https://github.com/LucasMalessa/TheRing --skill ring-testing-anti-patterns
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Skill: ring:testing-anti-patterns
Source: https://github.com/LucasMalessa/TheRing/tree/main/default/skills/testing-anti-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LucasMalessa/TheRing --skill ring-testing-anti-patterns

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams identify and prevent testing anti-patterns that pollute production code and degrade test reliability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects and flags common test anti-patterns such as mocking production behavior and testing mock existence rather than real behavior.
  • Guides safe refactoring by ensuring tests remain aligned with actual code behavior.
  • Use Case: When reviewing or modifying tests, or when adding mocks, to ensure production code is not polluted by test-only logic.

Quick Start

Audit your test suite to remove mock-only assertions and ensure tests verify real behavior.

Frequently Asked Questions about ring:testing-anti-patterns

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What are testing anti-patterns that pollute production code?▼

Testing anti-patterns include mocking production behavior, testing mock existence rather than real behavior, and adding test-only production methods that pollute the codebase and degrade test reliability.

How do I prevent test-only methods in production code?▼

To prevent test-only methods in production code, audit your test suite during code reviews to flag and forbid test-only production logic, ensuring mocks are complete and tests verify real behavior.

Why does testing mock behavior degrade test quality?▼

Testing mock behavior degrades test quality because it verifies the mock's existence rather than the actual code behavior, leading to false positives and misaligned tests during refactoring.

How do I audit test suites for mocking anti-patterns?▼

Audit test suites for mocking anti-patterns by reviewing tests and mocks to remove mock-only assertions, enforcing complete mocks, and ensuring all tests verify actual code behavior.

When should I refactor mocks to ensure clean production code?▼

Refactor mocks to ensure clean production code when modifying tests or introducing new mocks, enforcing rules against test-only production methods to keep test suites aligned with real behavior.

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