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Skill
workflow-patterns
Original text · EnglishUse this skill when implementing tasks according to Conductor's TDD workflow, handling phase checkpoints, managing git commits for tasks, or understanding the verification protocol.
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name: workflow-patterns
description: Use this skill when implementing tasks according to Conductor's TDD workflow, handling phase checkpoints, managing git commits for tasks, or understanding the verification protocol.
version: 1.0.0
Workflow Patterns
Guide for implementing tasks using Conductor's TDD workflow, managing phase checkpoints, handling git commits, and executing the verification protocol that ensures quality throughout implementation.
When to Use This Skill
Implementing tasks from a track's plan.md
Following TDD red-green-refactor cycle
Completing phase checkpoints
Managing git commits and notes
Understanding quality assurance gates
Handling verification protocols
Recording progress in plan files
Detailed patterns and worked examples
Detailed pattern documentation lives in references/details.md. Read that file when the navigation tier above is insufficient.
Best Practices
Never skip RED: Always write failing tests first
Small commits: One logical change per commit
Immediate updates: Update plan.md right after task completion
Wait for approval: Never skip checkpoint verification
Rich git notes: Include context that helps future understanding
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