---
name: java-change-with-tests-89b526ccab67
description: "1. Repo map (brief): identify the module, entrypoint, and test
  location. 2. Plan: smallest diff that meets acceptance criteria. 3. Implement:
  minimal edits. 4. Tests:"
---

# java-change-with-tests

## When to use
- Any Java change that must be merged safely (feature/refactor/bugfix).

## Inputs to request (if missing)
- Acceptance criteria (1-3 bullets).
- Module name (if multi-module repo).
- Build tool and test conventions.
- Whether integration tests are required for the change.

## Steps
1. Repo map (brief): identify the module, entrypoint, and test location.
2. Plan: smallest diff that meets acceptance criteria.
3. Implement: minimal edits.
4. Tests:
   - prefer fast unit tests first
   - add integration tests only when required to validate behavior
5. Verify:
   - run targeted tests
   - run `mvn -q test` (or module-scoped equivalent)
6. Output PR-ready summary with evidence.

## Verification commands (project-specific)
- Use the repo's build tool and record the exact commands and results.
- Prefer targeted unit tests before full test suites.

## Output contract
1) Plan (3-6 steps)
2) Files changed + intent
3) Commands run + results
4) Risks + follow-ups


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Source attribution: modbender
Original project: https://github.com/modbender/skill-library-mcp/blob/d9c8fe903b5b4e82237dbe8d0df8567783022e18/data/java-change-with-tests/SKILL.md
License: MIT
License information: https://opensource.org/license/mit
Original upstream instructions; downloaded from Dave AI.

## Upstream license notice

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# Dave AI resource metadata

Creator / publisher: modbender
Original project: https://github.com/modbender/skill-library-mcp/blob/d9c8fe903b5b4e82237dbe8d0df8567783022e18/data/java-change-with-tests/SKILL.md
Attribution basis: Source repository record

Fields of work: Development & Engineering
Roles: Backend Developer, DevOps / SRE, QA / Test Engineer
Specialties: Backend, Testing
Tools: Maven
Country applicability: Country not specified
Classification basis: Source catalog labels
Instruction SHA-256: b94880f9b81314fe7245a6cbae2a3f999192d269e69d466b6321804fb5b7296f