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Testing and validation requirements for ADAMANT iOS. Use when writing tests, validating changes, or ensuring code quality before commits.

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Testing and Validation

Testing requirements and validation procedures for ADAMANT iOS.

Testing Philosophy

For any non-trivial change, report exactly what was run.

Baseline Validation

Run before considering any change complete:

  • Build the project in Xcode without errors
  • Run SwiftLint: swiftlint (or via Xcode build phase)
  • Run unit tests: Cmd+U in Xcode or xcodebuild test command
  • Test on both iPhone and iPad simulators when UI changes are involved
  • Test in both light and dark mode when UI changes are involved

Test Organization

  • Unit tests: AdamantTests/
  • Disabled/legacy tests: AdamantTests/DisabledTests/
  • Test stubs and mocks: AdamantTests/Stubs/
  • Test extensions: AdamantTests/Extensions/

Test Requirements

When adding or modifying code:

  • Add unit tests for new service logic, especially security-critical paths
  • Add integration tests for wallet operations when touching blockchain code
  • Mock external dependencies using stubs from AdamantTests/Stubs/
  • Test error paths and edge cases, not just happy paths
  • Perform manual testing on real devices when possible for UI changes
  • Test with slow network conditions and offline scenarios for network-dependent features

Build Validation

  • Standard build: Build and run in Xcode
  • Release build: Test with Release configuration to catch optimization-related issues
  • Pod dependencies: Run pod install after Podfile changes
  • Package dependencies: Ensure Swift Package Manager dependencies resolve correctly

Edge Cases to Test

  • Empty states
  • Slow networks
  • Large datasets
  • Rapid user actions
  • Network transitions (WiFi to cellular, offline to online)
  • Memory warnings
  • Background/foreground transitions

Security-Critical Testing

When touching security-sensitive code:

  • Verify no sensitive data is logged
  • Test cryptographic operations with known test vectors
  • Verify Keychain storage and retrieval
  • Test error handling doesn't leak sensitive information
  • Verify proper cleanup on logout/account deletion

When to Use This Skill

Activate this skill when:

  • Writing new tests
  • Validating changes before commit
  • Setting up CI/CD pipelines
  • Investigating test failures
  • Planning test coverage for new features

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