130-java-testing-strategies
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
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Discovery
100%Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.
This is a strong skill description that clearly identifies its niche (specific named testing strategies for Java), provides explicit trigger guidance with example requests, and uses domain-specific terminology that makes it highly distinguishable. The description effectively communicates both what it does and when it should be selected, with concrete trigger phrases that match natural user requests.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Lists multiple specific concrete actions: applying RIGHT-BICEP for test creation guidance, A-TRIP for test quality characteristics, and CORRECT for boundary condition verification. These are well-defined testing frameworks with clear purposes stated. | 3 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both 'what' (apply RIGHT-BICEP, A-TRIP, CORRECT testing strategies to Java code) and 'when' (explicit 'Use when' clause at the start, plus a 'This should trigger for' section listing specific request patterns). Both dimensions are thoroughly covered. | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes strong natural trigger terms users would say: 'testing strategies', 'Java code', 'RIGHT-BICEP', 'A-TRIP', 'CORRECT', 'boundary conditions', 'test creation', 'test quality'. The explicit trigger examples ('Review Java code for testing strategies', 'Apply RIGHT-BICEP...') cover natural user phrasings well. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Highly distinctive due to the specific testing methodology names (RIGHT-BICEP, A-TRIP, CORRECT) combined with Java language specificity. These are niche enough that they would be very unlikely to conflict with other skills, even general Java or testing skills. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 12 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
70%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
The skill has strong workflow clarity with explicit compile-before/verify-after checkpoints and good progressive disclosure by delegating details to a reference file. However, it is weakened by explaining acronym meanings Claude doesn't need inline and by lacking any concrete code examples of what improved tests look like, making the core 'apply improvements' step feel abstract.
Suggestions
Remove or significantly condense the 'What is covered' bullet list—the acronym expansions add little value since the reference file contains full details.
Add at least one concrete before/after code example showing a test improved via one of the strategies (e.g., a RIGHT-BICEP boundary condition test), even if brief, to make step 3 actionable.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The 'What is covered' section explains acronym expansions that Claude already knows or could look up from the reference file. The edge case bullets are somewhat boilerplate. However, the workflow and constraints sections are reasonably tight. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | The skill provides concrete commands (mvnw compile, mvn clean verify) and a clear reference path, but lacks any executable code examples of actual test improvements. The core task—'improve or add tests to cover missing boundaries'—is vague and delegates all specifics to the reference file. | 2 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The workflow is clearly sequenced with explicit validation checkpoints: compile before changes (blocking on failure), read reference, apply improvements, then verify with full build. The feedback loop for compilation failure is explicit and the constraint section reinforces it. | 3 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | The skill provides a concise overview and correctly delegates detailed examples, patterns, and constraints to a single clearly-referenced file (references/130-java-testing-strategies.md). Navigation is one level deep and well-signaled. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 10 / 12 Passed |
Validation
100%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 11 / 11 Passed
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