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Noor Alam Shuvo edited this page Aug 2, 2025 · 1 revision

Test Scenarios Overview

This section provides comprehensive testing documentation for the Simple Coding Time Tracker VS Code extension, organized by feature areas and complexity levels.

📋 Testing Structure

Test Documentation Files

🎯 Test Categories

Priority Levels

Priority Description Execution Frequency
High Core functionality that must work correctly Daily/Before every release
Medium Important features that enhance user experience Weekly/Minor releases
Low Edge cases and advanced features Monthly/Major releases

Test Types

Type Focus Area Purpose
Functional Feature behavior verification Ensure features work as designed
Integration Component interaction testing Verify system components work together
Performance Resource usage and response time Maintain acceptable performance standards
UI User interface and interaction Ensure good user experience
Error Handling Graceful failure and recovery Verify robust error management
Edge Cases Unusual scenarios and boundaries Test system limits and edge conditions

🚀 Quick Start Testing

Essential Test Suite (High Priority - ~30 minutes)

Execute these tests for basic functionality verification:

  1. Time Tracking Basics

    • TC-CORE-001: Basic Time Tracking Start/Stop
    • TC-CORE-002: Cursor Activity Detection
    • TC-CORE-005: Inactivity Timeout

  2. Health Notifications

    • TC-HN-001: Eye Rest Notification Basic Flow
    • TC-HN-003: Stretch Notification Basic Flow
    • TC-HN-005: Break Notification Basic Flow

  3. Git Integration

    • TC-GIT-001: Basic Branch Detection
    • TC-GIT-002: Branch Change Detection

  4. Status Bar

    • TC-SB-001: Basic Status Bar Display
    • TC-SB-004: Real-Time Updates

  5. Data Persistence

    • TC-DB-001: Basic Data Entry Storage
    • TC-DB-005: Data Persistence Across Restarts

Complete Test Suite (All Priority Levels - ~4 hours)

  • Execute all 79 test cases from the Test Case Index
  • Follow systematic feature-by-feature testing
  • Document results and performance metrics

🛠️ Test Execution Guidelines

Pre-Testing Setup

Environment Requirements

# Required Software
- VS Code (latest stable version)
- Git (latest version)
- Node.js (for test data generation)
- Extension in development mode

# Test Data Setup
- Multiple workspace folders with different names
- Git repositories with multiple branches
- Large files (1000+ lines) for performance testing
- Various file types (.js, .ts, .md, .json, etc.)

Test Workspace Preparation

  1. Project Structure:

    test-workspace/
├── project-a/          # Simple project
├── project-b/          # Git repository with multiple branches
├── large-project/      # Performance testing (1000+ files)
└── multi-root.code-workspace

  2. Git Repository Setup:

    cd project-b
git init
git checkout -b main
git checkout -b feature/test-branch-1
git checkout -b feature/test-branch-2
git checkout -b hotfix/urgent-fix

  3. Configuration Variations:

    • Default settings
    • Custom timeout values
    • Health notifications enabled/disabled
    • Modal vs non-modal notifications

During Testing

Test Execution Flow

  1. Preparation: Set up test environment and data
  2. Execution: Follow test case steps precisely
  3. Observation: Record actual behavior and timing
  4. Verification: Compare with expected results
  5. Documentation: Record pass/fail status and any issues

Data Collection

  • Performance Metrics: Response times, memory usage, CPU utilization
  • Screenshots: UI states, error messages, visual feedback
  • Logs: Extension output, VS Code developer console
  • Timing: Precise timing for notification intervals and timeouts

Post-Testing Activities

Result Documentation

  • Test execution summary report
  • Failed test case details with reproduction steps
  • Performance benchmark comparison
  • Cross-platform compatibility notes
  • Regression analysis if applicable

Issue Reporting

  • Bug reports with detailed reproduction steps
  • Feature enhancement suggestions
  • Performance improvement recommendations
  • Documentation updates needed

📊 Test Coverage Matrix

Feature Coverage

Feature Area Test Cases High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority
Time Tracking Core 10 6 3 1
Health Notifications 13 6 5 2
Git Branch Tracking 12 3 6 3
Status Bar Integration 12 4 6 2
Data Persistence 12 4 6 2
Configuration 12 5 5 2
Total 79 32 35 12

Platform Coverage

Platform Status Priority Notes
Windows 10/11 ✅ Primary High Main development platform
macOS ⚠️ Secondary Medium Regular testing required
Linux (Ubuntu) ⚠️ Secondary Medium Community platform
VS Code Insiders 🔄 Periodic Low Early compatibility check

🔄 Continuous Testing Strategy

Automated Testing Pipeline

# Planned automation levels
- Unit Tests: 70% coverage target
- Integration Tests: 50% coverage target  
- UI Tests: 30% coverage target
- Performance Tests: Key metrics monitoring

Manual Testing Schedule

  • Daily: High priority test subset during active development
  • Weekly: Complete medium priority tests
  • Monthly: Full test suite including low priority edge cases
  • Release: Complete test suite + cross-platform verification

Regression Testing

  • Maintain regression test suite for critical bugs
  • Execute before each release
  • Update based on new feature additions
  • Track test execution trends and failure patterns

📝 Test Case Management

Test Case Updates

  • Version Control: Track test case changes with the main codebase
  • Maintenance: Regular review and updates as features evolve
  • Deprecation: Remove obsolete test cases when features are removed
  • Enhancement: Add new test cases for new features and reported bugs

Test Data Management

  • Generation: Automated test data creation scripts
  • Cleanup: Regular cleanup of test artifacts
  • Backup: Preserve test results for trend analysis
  • Sharing: Team access to test data and results

🛡️ Quality Assurance Integration

Code Review Integration

  • Include test case updates in code reviews
  • Verify test coverage for new features
  • Ensure test cases align with acceptance criteria
  • Review test execution results before merge

Release Criteria

  • All High priority tests must pass
  • No critical or high-severity bugs
  • Performance benchmarks within acceptable ranges
  • Cross-platform compatibility verified
  • Documentation updated and accurate

📚 Resources and References

Testing Tools

  • VS Code Extension Development Host: Primary testing environment
  • Git Command Line: Repository state manipulation
  • Performance Monitoring: Memory and CPU profiling tools
  • Screenshot Tools: Visual verification and documentation
  • Test Data Generators: Large dataset creation

Documentation Links

Project-Specific Resources

Next Steps:

  • Start with Test Case Index for complete test overview
  • Explore specific feature tests based on your testing focus
  • Review TODO for upcoming features requiring test development

Related: Health Notifications | Time Tracking | TODO

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