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Validate and improve the test approach in an implementation plan

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  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Validate Test Approach

Review and improve the test plan in an implementation plan against TESTING_GUIDELINES.md.

Instructions

  1. Find the Plan

    • Detect current workflow folder from git branch
    • Read .ai/<folder>/plan.md
    • If no plan exists, suggest running /create-plan first

  2. Read Testing Guidelines

    • Load TESTING_GUIDELINES.md for all test rules and conventions
    • Load GIT_TEST_SCENARIOS.md (required for setting up Git test scenarios)

  3. Validate Against Guidelines

    • Check each test in the plan against TESTING_GUIDELINES.md requirements
    • Pay special attention to rules marked as CRITICAL in the guidelines

  4. Identify Missing Tests

    • Check if all code paths have tests
    • Identify error conditions that need testing
    • Look for edge cases not covered

  5. Update the Plan

    • Add missing tests to the Test Plan section
    • Improve test descriptions
    • Add specific test comments following the guidelines pattern
    • Note any testing challenges

  6. Generate Test Skeletons (Optional) If requested, provide test function templates following the patterns in TESTING_GUIDELINES.md.

  7. Report Findings Summarize:

    • Tests that pass validation
    • Issues found and fixes made
    • Tests added to the plan
    • Any concerns or recommendations