Testing Workflow

Testing Workflow Skill

Context (Input)

• Code changes require test validation
• Test failures need debugging
• Coverage/mutation targets must be met

Task (Function)

Execute appropriate test suite and ensure 100% pass rate with required coverage.

Note: For K6 load/performance testing, see load-testing skill.

Test Commands Quick Reference

Load Testing: Use load-testing skill for K6 performance tests.

Execution Workflow

Step 1: Run Tests

make unit-tests           # For quick validation
make all-tests            # For comprehensive check

Step 2: Check Results

• ✅ All Pass + 100% coverage → Complete
• ❌ Failures detected → Go to Step 3

Step 3: Debug Failures

Identify failure type and apply fix:

Step 4: Fix and Re-test

# Fix the code/tests
make unit-tests           # Re-run to verify fix

Repeat Steps 2-4 until all tests pass with 100% coverage.

Mutation Testing (Infection)

Goal: 100% Mutation Score Indicator (MSI) - Zero escaped mutants

Run Mutation Tests

make infection

Fix Escaped Mutants

1. Review mutation diff in output
2. Add test case for uncaught mutation
3. Strengthen assertion specificity
4. Consider refactoring for testability

Example: If mutant changes > to >=, add boundary test case.

Faker Usage in Tests

Setup: Tests extend UnitTestCase which provides $this->faker

// Good - Dynamic test data
$this->faker->email();
$this->faker->lexify('??');  // 2 random letters
$this->faker->unique()->ulid();

// Bad - Hardcoded values
'test@example.com'
'AB'

Available:

• $this->faker->ulid() - Domain ULID via custom provider
• All standard Faker methods (email, name, word, etc.)

Load Testing

Commands:

make smoke-load-tests      # Minimal load, 5-10 min
make average-load-tests    # Normal traffic, 15-25 min
make stress-load-tests     # High load, 20-30 min
make spike-load-tests      # Extreme spikes, 25-35 min

Prerequisites:

• Test database seeded (make setup-test-db)
• Docker containers running (make start)
• K6 Docker image built

Constraints (Parameters)

NEVER:

• Cancel long-running tests mid-execution
• Commit with failing tests
• Accept coverage < 100%
• Allow escaped mutants
• Run tests outside Docker (use make commands)

ALWAYS:

• Use Faker for dynamic test data
• Mock external dependencies in unit tests
• Use real DB in integration tests
• Ensure deterministic test results

Format (Output)

Unit Tests Success:

OK (X tests, Y assertions)
✅ COVERAGE SUCCESS: Line coverage is 100%

Mutation Testing Success:

100% MSI
0 escaped mutants

Verification Checklist

• All tests pass
• Coverage is 100%
• Zero escaped mutants (if running mutation tests)
• No hardcoded test values (use Faker)
• Tests run in Docker container via make

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