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# BMAD Memory Testing and Validation Methodology
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## Overview
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This methodology defines comprehensive testing and validation approaches for memory systems within IDE environments. It provides frameworks for functional testing, performance validation, security testing, and quality assurance that ensure reliable memory operations across different platforms.
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## Testing Strategy Framework
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### Multi-Level Testing Approach
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#### Unit Testing Strategy
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\.```yaml
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unit_testing:
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memory_entity_testing:
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creation_testing:
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- test_memory_entity_creation
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- validate_required_fields
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- test_default_value_assignment
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- verify_metadata_initialization
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modification_testing:
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- test_content_updates
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- validate_metadata_changes
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- test_relationship_modifications
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- verify_timestamp_updates
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validation_testing:
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- test_data_validation_rules
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- validate_constraint_enforcement
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- test_format_validation
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- verify_business_rule_compliance
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storage_operation_testing:
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storage_testing:
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- test_memory_storage_operations
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- validate_storage_format_compliance
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- test_concurrent_storage_operations
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- verify_storage_error_handling
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retrieval_testing:
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- test_memory_retrieval_operations
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- validate_query_result_accuracy
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- test_retrieval_performance
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- verify_retrieval_error_handling
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indexing_testing:
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- test_index_creation_and_maintenance
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- validate_index_accuracy
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- test_index_performance
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- verify_index_consistency
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\.```
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#### Integration Testing Strategy
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\.```yaml
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integration_testing:
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component_integration:
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storage_retrieval_integration:
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- test_end_to_end_storage_retrieval
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- validate_data_consistency
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- test_transaction_integrity
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- verify_concurrent_operation_handling
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orchestrator_integration:
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- test_memory_orchestrator_communication
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- validate_event_handling
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- test_context_synchronization
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- verify_workflow_integration
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persona_integration:
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- test_persona_specific_memory_operations
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- validate_persona_memory_isolation
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- test_cross_persona_memory_sharing
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- verify_persona_workflow_integration
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system_integration:
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ide_integration:
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- test_ide_specific_implementations
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- validate_platform_compatibility
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- test_cross_platform_functionality
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- verify_migration_capabilities
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external_system_integration:
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- test_external_api_integration
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- validate_data_synchronization
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- test_authentication_integration
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- verify_security_protocol_compliance
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\.```
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#### System Testing Strategy
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\.```yaml
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system_testing:
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end_to_end_testing:
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user_workflow_testing:
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- test_complete_user_workflows
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- validate_workflow_continuity
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- test_multi_session_scenarios
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- verify_cross_platform_workflows
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performance_testing:
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- test_system_performance_under_load
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- validate_scalability_requirements
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- test_resource_utilization_efficiency
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- verify_performance_degradation_handling
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reliability_testing:
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- test_system_reliability_and_availability
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- validate_error_recovery_mechanisms
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- test_fault_tolerance_capabilities
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- verify_data_integrity_maintenance
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acceptance_testing:
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user_acceptance_testing:
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- test_user_experience_scenarios
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- validate_usability_requirements
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- test_accessibility_compliance
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- verify_user_satisfaction_criteria
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business_acceptance_testing:
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- test_business_requirement_fulfillment
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- validate_business_process_integration
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- test_roi_achievement
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- verify_competitive_advantage_delivery
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\.```
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### Functional Testing Methodology
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#### Memory Operation Testing
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\.```yaml
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memory_operation_testing:
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crud_operations:
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create_operations:
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test_scenarios:
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- create_memory_with_valid_data
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- create_memory_with_minimal_data
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- create_memory_with_maximum_data
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- create_memory_with_invalid_data
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- create_memory_with_duplicate_data
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validation_criteria:
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- verify_memory_creation_success
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- validate_assigned_identifiers
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- check_metadata_accuracy
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- confirm_storage_location
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- ensure_index_updates
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read_operations:
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test_scenarios:
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- retrieve_memory_by_id
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- retrieve_memory_by_query
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- retrieve_non_existent_memory
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- retrieve_with_access_restrictions
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- retrieve_with_performance_constraints
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validation_criteria:
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- verify_retrieval_accuracy
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- validate_result_completeness
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- check_access_control_enforcement
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- confirm_performance_requirements
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- ensure_error_handling_correctness
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update_operations:
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test_scenarios:
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- update_memory_content
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- update_memory_metadata
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- update_memory_relationships
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- update_with_concurrent_modifications
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- update_with_invalid_data
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validation_criteria:
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- verify_update_success
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- validate_data_consistency
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- check_version_management
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- confirm_relationship_integrity
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- ensure_audit_trail_maintenance
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delete_operations:
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test_scenarios:
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- delete_memory_by_id
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- delete_memory_with_relationships
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- delete_memory_with_access_restrictions
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- delete_non_existent_memory
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- delete_with_cascade_requirements
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validation_criteria:
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- verify_deletion_success
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- validate_relationship_cleanup
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- check_access_control_enforcement
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- confirm_audit_trail_creation
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- ensure_storage_cleanup
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\.```
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#### Query Testing
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\.```yaml
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query_testing:
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query_types:
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direct_queries:
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test_scenarios:
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- query_by_exact_id
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- query_by_multiple_ids
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- query_with_non_existent_ids
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- query_with_malformed_ids
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- query_with_access_restrictions
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validation_criteria:
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- verify_exact_match_results
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- validate_result_ordering
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- check_access_control_application
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- confirm_error_handling
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- ensure_performance_requirements
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semantic_queries:
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test_scenarios:
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- query_by_semantic_similarity
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- query_with_similarity_thresholds
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- query_with_complex_concepts
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- query_with_ambiguous_terms
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- query_with_multilingual_content
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validation_criteria:
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- verify_semantic_relevance
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- validate_similarity_scoring
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- check_result_ranking_accuracy
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- confirm_threshold_enforcement
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- ensure_language_handling
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keyword_queries:
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test_scenarios:
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- query_by_single_keyword
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- query_by_multiple_keywords
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- query_with_boolean_operators
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- query_with_wildcard_patterns
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- query_with_phrase_matching
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validation_criteria:
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- verify_keyword_matching_accuracy
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- validate_boolean_logic_application
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- check_wildcard_pattern_handling
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- confirm_phrase_matching_precision
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- ensure_case_sensitivity_handling
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temporal_queries:
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test_scenarios:
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- query_by_creation_date_range
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- query_by_last_access_time
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- query_by_modification_time
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- query_with_relative_time_expressions
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- query_with_timezone_considerations
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validation_criteria:
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- verify_temporal_range_accuracy
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- validate_timezone_handling
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- check_relative_time_calculation
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- confirm_temporal_ordering
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- ensure_daylight_saving_handling
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relationship_queries:
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test_scenarios:
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- query_by_direct_relationships
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- query_by_relationship_traversal
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- query_with_relationship_depth_limits
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- query_with_relationship_type_filters
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- query_with_circular_relationship_handling
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validation_criteria:
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- verify_relationship_traversal_accuracy
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- validate_depth_limit_enforcement
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- check_relationship_type_filtering
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- confirm_circular_reference_handling
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- ensure_traversal_performance
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\.```
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### Performance Testing Methodology
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#### Load Testing Strategy
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\.```yaml
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load_testing:
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normal_load_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- simulate_typical_user_load
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- test_concurrent_memory_operations
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- validate_normal_response_times
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- check_resource_utilization_under_normal_load
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performance_criteria:
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- response_time_within_acceptable_limits
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- throughput_meets_requirements
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- resource_utilization_within_bounds
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- error_rate_below_threshold
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peak_load_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- simulate_peak_user_load
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- test_maximum_concurrent_operations
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- validate_peak_performance_characteristics
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- check_system_behavior_at_capacity
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performance_criteria:
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- system_remains_responsive_under_peak_load
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- graceful_degradation_when_approaching_limits
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- no_data_corruption_under_stress
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- recovery_time_within_acceptable_limits
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stress_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- exceed_normal_system_capacity
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- test_system_breaking_points
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- validate_failure_modes
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- check_recovery_mechanisms
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performance_criteria:
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- system_fails_gracefully_when_overloaded
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- no_data_loss_during_stress_conditions
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- system_recovers_properly_after_stress
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- error_messages_are_informative
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\.```
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#### Scalability Testing
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\.```yaml
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scalability_testing:
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horizontal_scalability:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_distributed_memory_operations
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- validate_load_distribution_effectiveness
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- check_inter_node_communication_performance
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- test_node_addition_and_removal
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scalability_criteria:
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- linear_performance_improvement_with_nodes
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- consistent_data_across_nodes
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- minimal_performance_impact_during_scaling
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- automatic_load_rebalancing
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vertical_scalability:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_performance_with_increased_resources
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- validate_resource_utilization_efficiency
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- check_memory_usage_scaling
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- test_cpu_utilization_scaling
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scalability_criteria:
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- performance_improvement_with_resources
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- efficient_resource_utilization
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- no_resource_leaks_or_waste
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- predictable_scaling_behavior
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data_scalability:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_performance_with_large_datasets
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- validate_query_performance_with_scale
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- check_storage_efficiency_at_scale
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- test_indexing_performance_with_growth
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scalability_criteria:
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- sub_linear_performance_degradation
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- efficient_storage_utilization
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- maintained_query_accuracy_at_scale
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- reasonable_indexing_overhead
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\.```
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### Security Testing Methodology
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#### Access Control Testing
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\.```yaml
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access_control_testing:
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authentication_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_valid_authentication_credentials
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- test_invalid_authentication_attempts
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- test_multi_factor_authentication
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- test_session_management
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- test_authentication_bypass_attempts
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security_criteria:
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- valid_credentials_grant_appropriate_access
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- invalid_credentials_are_rejected
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- mfa_requirements_are_enforced
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- sessions_are_managed_securely
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- bypass_attempts_are_detected_and_blocked
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authorization_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_role_based_access_control
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- test_attribute_based_access_control
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- test_privilege_escalation_attempts
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- test_cross_user_access_attempts
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- test_administrative_access_controls
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security_criteria:
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- access_is_granted_based_on_proper_authorization
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- unauthorized_access_attempts_are_blocked
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- privilege_escalation_is_prevented
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- cross_user_access_is_properly_controlled
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- administrative_functions_are_protected
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data_protection_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_data_encryption_at_rest
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- test_data_encryption_in_transit
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- test_data_masking_and_anonymization
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- test_secure_data_deletion
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- test_data_leakage_prevention
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security_criteria:
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- sensitive_data_is_encrypted_appropriately
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- data_transmission_is_secure
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- data_masking_is_effective
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- deleted_data_is_irrecoverable
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- data_leakage_is_prevented
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\.```
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#### Vulnerability Testing
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\.```yaml
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vulnerability_testing:
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injection_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_sql_injection_vulnerabilities
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- test_nosql_injection_vulnerabilities
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- test_command_injection_vulnerabilities
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- test_script_injection_vulnerabilities
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- test_ldap_injection_vulnerabilities
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security_criteria:
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- injection_attempts_are_blocked
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- input_validation_is_effective
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- parameterized_queries_are_used
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- output_encoding_is_applied
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- error_messages_don_t_reveal_sensitive_info
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cross_site_scripting_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_reflected_xss_vulnerabilities
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- test_stored_xss_vulnerabilities
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- test_dom_based_xss_vulnerabilities
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- test_content_security_policy_effectiveness
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- test_input_sanitization
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security_criteria:
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- xss_attempts_are_blocked
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- user_input_is_properly_sanitized
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- output_is_properly_encoded
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- csp_headers_are_implemented
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- javascript_execution_is_controlled
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security_misconfiguration_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_default_configuration_security
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- test_unnecessary_service_exposure
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- test_security_header_implementation
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- test_error_handling_information_disclosure
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- test_administrative_interface_security
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security_criteria:
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- default_configurations_are_secure
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- unnecessary_services_are_disabled
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- security_headers_are_properly_configured
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- error_messages_don_t_leak_information
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- administrative_interfaces_are_secured
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\.```
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### Quality Assurance Framework
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#### Data Quality Testing
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\.```yaml
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data_quality_testing:
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accuracy_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_data_input_validation
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- test_data_transformation_accuracy
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- test_data_calculation_correctness
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- test_data_synchronization_accuracy
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- test_data_migration_integrity
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quality_criteria:
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- input_data_meets_quality_standards
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- transformations_preserve_data_accuracy
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- calculations_produce_correct_results
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- synchronized_data_remains_consistent
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- migrated_data_maintains_integrity
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completeness_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_required_field_validation
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- test_data_completeness_checks
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- test_missing_data_handling
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- test_partial_data_scenarios
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- test_data_enrichment_processes
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quality_criteria:
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- required_fields_are_enforced
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- incomplete_data_is_identified
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- missing_data_is_handled_appropriately
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- partial_data_scenarios_are_managed
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- data_enrichment_improves_completeness
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consistency_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_data_format_consistency
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- test_cross_reference_consistency
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- test_temporal_consistency
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- test_business_rule_consistency
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- test_referential_integrity
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quality_criteria:
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- data_formats_are_consistent
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- cross_references_are_valid
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- temporal_relationships_are_logical
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- business_rules_are_consistently_applied
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- referential_integrity_is_maintained
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\.```
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#### Usability Testing
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\.```yaml
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usability_testing:
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user_experience_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_memory_creation_workflows
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- test_memory_search_and_retrieval
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- test_memory_organization_and_management
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- test_memory_sharing_and_collaboration
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- test_memory_lifecycle_management
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usability_criteria:
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- workflows_are_intuitive_and_efficient
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- search_functionality_is_user_friendly
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- organization_features_are_helpful
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- sharing_mechanisms_are_straightforward
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- lifecycle_management_is_transparent
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accessibility_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_keyboard_navigation_support
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- test_screen_reader_compatibility
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- test_color_contrast_compliance
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- test_font_size_and_readability
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- test_alternative_text_for_images
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accessibility_criteria:
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- keyboard_navigation_is_fully_supported
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- screen_readers_can_access_all_content
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- color_contrast_meets_wcag_standards
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- text_is_readable_at_various_sizes
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- images_have_appropriate_alt_text
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\.```
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## IDE-Specific Testing Strategies
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### Claude Code Testing
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\.```yaml
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claude_code_testing:
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conversation_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_memory_integration_in_conversations
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- test_context_continuity_across_sessions
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- test_memory_triggered_responses
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- test_conversation_history_management
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validation_criteria:
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- memories_enhance_conversation_quality
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- context_is_maintained_appropriately
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- memory_triggers_work_correctly
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- conversation_history_is_preserved
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file_system_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_file_based_memory_storage
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- test_file_synchronization_with_memory
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- test_project_structure_awareness
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- test_file_change_impact_on_memory
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validation_criteria:
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- file_storage_is_reliable
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- synchronization_maintains_consistency
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- project_structure_is_understood
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- file_changes_update_memory_appropriately
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\.```
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### Cursor AI Testing
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\.```yaml
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cursor_ai_testing:
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editor_integration_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_memory_enhanced_code_completion
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- test_memory_driven_code_suggestions
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- test_memory_integration_with_language_server
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- test_memory_impact_on_editor_performance
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validation_criteria:
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- code_completion_is_improved_by_memory
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- suggestions_are_contextually_relevant
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- language_server_integration_works_smoothly
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- editor_performance_is_not_degraded
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workspace_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_workspace_scoped_memory_operations
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- test_cross_file_memory_relationships
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- test_workspace_memory_synchronization
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- test_workspace_memory_migration
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validation_criteria:
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- workspace_scoping_is_effective
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- cross_file_relationships_are_maintained
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- synchronization_keeps_memory_current
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- migration_preserves_workspace_memory
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\.```
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### V0 Testing
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\.```yaml
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v0_testing:
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component_generation_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_memory_enhanced_component_generation
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- test_design_pattern_memory_application
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- test_component_memory_consistency
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- test_memory_driven_design_suggestions
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validation_criteria:
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- generated_components_benefit_from_memory
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- design_patterns_are_applied_consistently
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- component_memory_maintains_consistency
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- design_suggestions_are_relevant
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browser_storage_testing:
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test_scenarios:
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- test_browser_storage_reliability
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- test_storage_quota_management
|
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- test_cross_tab_memory_synchronization
|
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- test_offline_memory_capabilities
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validation_criteria:
|
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- browser_storage_is_reliable
|
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- storage_quotas_are_managed_effectively
|
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- cross_tab_synchronization_works
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- offline_capabilities_function_properly
|
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\.```
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|
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### JetBrains Testing
|
|
\.```yaml
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jetbrains_testing:
|
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plugin_integration_testing:
|
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test_scenarios:
|
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- test_plugin_memory_integration
|
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- test_ide_event_driven_memory_operations
|
|
- test_project_model_memory_synchronization
|
|
- test_plugin_performance_impact
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|
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validation_criteria:
|
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- plugin_integration_is_seamless
|
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- ide_events_trigger_appropriate_memory_operations
|
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- project_model_synchronization_is_accurate
|
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- plugin_performance_impact_is_minimal
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|
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development_workflow_testing:
|
|
test_scenarios:
|
|
- test_memory_integration_with_debugging
|
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- test_memory_enhanced_refactoring
|
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- test_memory_driven_code_analysis
|
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- test_memory_integration_with_version_control
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|
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validation_criteria:
|
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- debugging_workflows_benefit_from_memory
|
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- refactoring_is_enhanced_by_memory
|
|
- code_analysis_leverages_memory_effectively
|
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- version_control_integration_works_smoothly
|
|
\.```
|
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|
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## Automated Testing Framework
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|
|
### Test Automation Strategy
|
|
\.```yaml
|
|
test_automation:
|
|
continuous_testing:
|
|
automated_test_execution:
|
|
- implement_continuous_integration_testing
|
|
- schedule_regular_regression_testing
|
|
- automate_performance_benchmark_testing
|
|
- enable_automated_security_scanning
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|
|
|
test_result_analysis:
|
|
- automate_test_result_collection
|
|
- implement_trend_analysis
|
|
- enable_automated_alerting
|
|
- provide_test_coverage_reporting
|
|
|
|
test_data_management:
|
|
test_data_generation:
|
|
- generate_synthetic_test_data
|
|
- create_realistic_test_scenarios
|
|
- maintain_test_data_consistency
|
|
- ensure_test_data_privacy
|
|
|
|
test_environment_management:
|
|
- automate_test_environment_setup
|
|
- maintain_environment_consistency
|
|
- enable_environment_isolation
|
|
- provide_environment_cleanup
|
|
\.```
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This methodology provides comprehensive guidance for testing and validating memory systems within any IDE environment while ensuring functionality, performance, security, and quality across different platforms.
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