add-go-test

Testing & Quality

Write or extend Go unit tests in this repo. Use when the user asks to add or update Go tests.

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Follow this skill when adding Go tests.

Critical: Match Existing Test Style First

Always inspect existing *_test.go files in the package first. This repo uses different testing styles in different packages:

Convey (BDD-style): Many packages use github.com/smartystreets/goconvey. Identified by import . "github.com/smartystreets/goconvey/convey" and test structure like:
```
func TestFoo(t *testing.T) {
  Convey("description", func() {
    // assertions here
    So(result, ShouldEqual, expected)
  })
}
```
Standard testing.T: Some packages use plain *testing.T with manual assertions.

When in doubt, use Convey if the package has any imports of it. Convey provides better error messages and matches the repo's BDD conventions.

Workflow

Inspect the package's *_test.go files first to identify the testing style being used.
Match the local test style exactly. Do not mix styles in the same package.
Add the smallest test file that covers the behavior.
Run go test on the affected package. If the change crosses packages or touches shared code, run the narrowest broader test set that proves the change is safe.

Notes

Prefer table-driven tests when the package already uses them.
Keep fixtures local to the test file unless they are reused elsewhere.
If the test requires generated code or assets, rerun the generator before the final test run.
When using Convey, use So() assertions for consistency with the package style, not manual if statements.