Shared Patterns

Reusable patterns and templates for skill and hook development.

Purpose

This skill provides shared patterns that are referenced by other skills in the abstract plugin. It follows DRY principles by centralizing common patterns.

Pattern Categories

Validation Patterns

See modules/validation-patterns.md for:

• Input validation templates
• Schema validation patterns
• Error reporting formats

Error Handling

See modules/error-handling.md for:

• Exception hierarchies
• Error message formatting
• Recovery strategies

Testing Templates

See modules/testing-templates.md for:

• Unit test scaffolding
• Integration test patterns
• Mock fixtures

Workflow Patterns

See modules/workflow-patterns.md for:

• Checklist templates
• Feedback loop patterns
• Progressive disclosure structures

Usage

Reference these patterns from other skills:

For validation patterns, see the `shared-patterns` skill's
[validation-patterns](../shared-patterns/modules/validation-patterns.md) module.

When to Add Patterns Here

Add a pattern to this skill when:

• It's used by 3+ other skills
• It's boilerplate that shouldn't be duplicated
• It defines a standard that should be consistent

Do NOT add patterns that are:

• Specific to one skill
• Still evolving (wait for stability)
• Context-dependent (different skills need variations)