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executing-test-plans

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Execute a structured test plan and emit a concise, comprehensive results document (JSON + Markdown). Use when running test plans, executing QA workflows, verifying acceptance criteria systematically, or producing test results documentation.

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Executing Test Plans

Execute test plans end-to-end with strict state control and concise reporting.

Policy (per section, in order)

  1. Sense-check section; if incoherent, propose minimal fix -> suggested_adjustments
  2. State prep: verify prerequisites; run minimal corrective actions. If impossible, mark BLOCKED with reason
  3. Execute exactly; record precise inputs and raw outputs
  4. Verify vs expected; set status = PASS | FAIL | BLOCKED
  5. Notes: timings, IDs, logs, env diffs (terse)
  6. Keep adjustments (don't lose edits or ordering changes)

Pre-flight

  • Check env profile from arguments
  • Docker services: docker ps --format "table {{.Names}}\t{{.Status}}\t{{.Ports}}" | head -20
  • Service health checks as applicable

Execution Rules

  • Follow plan sections strictly; only minimal fixes allowed (record them)
  • Prefer tiny adjustments over skips; never reorder unless required (record it)
  • Continue after failures unless they hard-block subsequent steps

For Each Test Step

Document clearly:

  • Test step description/objective
  • All inputs provided
  • Actual output/result received
  • Expected vs actual comparison
  • Pass/Fail determination with reasoning

Output

Write <out-dir>/test-results.json with this schema:

{
  "metadata": {
    "sut": "",
    "env": {},
    "plan_sections": 0,
    "timestamp": ""
  },
  "sections": [
    {
      "id": "",
      "title": "",
      "precheck_ok": true,
      "pre_state": { "assessed": [], "actions": [], "ready": true },
      "inputs": [],
      "outputs": [],
      "expected": [],
      "comparison": { "match": true, "diffs": [] },
      "status": "PASS",
      "suggested_adjustments": [],
      "notes": []
    }
  ],
  "overall": {
    "pass_rate": "0/0",
    "failing_or_blocked_sections": [],
    "verdict": "PASS"
  }
}

Also write a human-readable Markdown summary alongside the JSON.

Quality Standards

  • Be thorough and methodical -- missing a test step undermines the process
  • Remain objective in pass/fail -- base decisions on evidence, not assumptions
  • Document unexpected findings even if not part of the plan
  • Documentation should be detailed enough for reproduction