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# Test Status Tracking System
This system provides intelligent tracking of test implementation status to distinguish between **intentional failures** (TDD red phase) and **real bugs**.
## Problem Solved
Before this system:
```
FAILED tests/unit/types/test_git_types.py::TestGitRepositoryPath::test_should_accept_valid_git_repository_path
```
❌ **Hard to tell**: Is this a bug or expected failure?
After this system:
```
EXPECTED FAIL tests/unit/types/test_git_types.py::TestGitRepositoryPath::test_should_accept_valid_git_repository_path
[XFAIL] Expected to fail in phase_1_foundation - implementation pending
```
✅ **Clear**: This is intentional (TDD red phase)
## Key Features
### 1. **Automatic Test Classification**
- Tests are automatically marked as `expected_fail` or `critical`
- Clear visual distinction in test output
- Pattern-based matching for flexible test grouping
### 2. **Development Phase Tracking**
- **Phase 1**: Foundation (type system setup)
- **Phase 2**: Implementation (core classes)
- **Phase 3**: Integration (composite functionality)
### 3. **Enhanced Test Reports**
```
========== DEVELOPMENT PHASE SUMMARY ==========
Current Phase: phase_1_foundation
Description: Core type system and basic structures
Status: in_progress
Expected Failures (TDD Red Phase): 23
Unexpected Failures: 0
✅ ALL FAILURES ARE EXPECTED (TDD Red Phase)
No action required - continue with implementation
```
### 4. **Immediate Bug Detection**
When real bugs occur:
```
❌ 2 UNEXPECTED FAILURES DETECTED
These require immediate attention:
- tests/unit/test_server.py::test_basic_functionality
- tests/integration/test_api.py::test_error_handling
🚨 NEXT ACTIONS:
1. Fix unexpected failures before proceeding
2. Update .taskmaster/test-status.json if failures are intentional
3. Commit fixes and re-run tests
```
## Configuration Files
### `.taskmaster/test-status.json`
Central configuration defining:
- Current development phase
- Expected passing/failing test patterns
- Phase descriptions and target commits
```json
{
"current_phase": "phase_1_foundation",
"test_phases": {
"phase_1_foundation": {
"description": "Core type system and basic structures",
"status": "in_progress",
"expected_passing": [
"tests/unit/test_server.py::test_server_initialization"
],
"expected_failing": [
"tests/unit/types/test_git_types.py::*",
"tests/unit/types/test_composite_types.py::*"
]
}
}
}
```
### `tests/conftest.py`
Enhanced pytest configuration with:
- Automatic test marking based on status
- Custom markers for development phases
- Enhanced terminal reporting
## Usage Commands
### Check Current Status
```bash
python scripts/test_status_manager.py status
```
### Mark Tests as Implemented
```bash
# When you implement GitRepositoryPath class
python scripts/test_status_manager.py mark-implemented "tests/unit/types/test_git_types.py::TestGitRepositoryPath::*"
```
### Mark Tests as Intentionally Failing
```bash
# Add new failing tests to tracking
python scripts/test_status_manager.py mark-failing "tests/unit/types/test_new_feature.py::*"
```
### Advance to Next Phase
```bash
# Move from phase_1 to phase_2
python scripts/test_status_manager.py next-phase
```
### Generate Progress Report
```bash
python scripts/test_status_manager.py report
```
### Validate Configuration
```bash
python scripts/test_status_manager.py validate
```
## Workflow Integration
### 1. **Initial Setup** (Done)
- Configuration files created
- Test tracking system active
- All type system tests marked as expected failures
### 2. **Development Workflow**
```bash
# 1. Run tests to see current status
pytest -v
# 2. Implement a feature (e.g., GitRepositoryPath)
# ... write code ...
# 3. Mark tests as implemented when they pass
python scripts/test_status_manager.py mark-implemented "tests/unit/types/test_git_types.py::TestGitRepositoryPath::*"
# 4. Run tests again to confirm
pytest -v
# 5. Commit progress
git add . && git commit -m "feat: implement GitRepositoryPath class"
```
### 3. **Phase Transitions**
```bash
# When phase 1 complete, advance to phase 2
python scripts/test_status_manager.py next-phase
# Update commit hash in status
# Run full test suite to verify phase transition
pytest
```
## Benefits
### 🎯 **Immediate Bug Detection**
- Real bugs stand out immediately
- No more hidden bugs among expected failures
- Clear action items when problems occur
### 📊 **Progress Tracking**
- Visual progress through development phases
- Percentage completion per phase
- Historical tracking of implementation status
### 🔄 **TDD Workflow Support**
- Red phase failures clearly marked as expected
- Green phase transitions automatically tracked
- Refactor phase can safely run all tests
### 👥 **Team Communication**
- New team members immediately understand test status
- Code reviews include test implementation progress
- Stakeholders can see development progress
## Pattern Examples
### Wildcard Patterns
```json
"tests/unit/types/test_git_types.py::*" // All tests in file
"tests/unit/types/test_git_types.py::TestGitBranch::*" // All tests in class
"tests/unit/types/test_*.py::*" // All type tests
```
### Specific Tests
```json
"tests/unit/types/test_git_types.py::TestGitRepositoryPath::test_should_accept_valid_path"
```
### Phase-Based Patterns
```json
// Phase 1: Basic type structure tests
"tests/unit/types/test_git_types.py::TestGitRepositoryPath::test_basic_*"
// Phase 2: Advanced functionality tests
"tests/unit/types/test_git_types.py::TestGitRepositoryPath::test_validation_*"
// Phase 3: Integration tests
"tests/integration/test_type_integration.py::*"
```
## Integration with CI/CD
The system works seamlessly with existing CI/CD:
- Expected failures don't break CI
- Unexpected failures immediately fail CI
- Progress reports can be included in build artifacts
- Status can be updated automatically via commits
## Next Steps
1. ✅ **System Implemented** - Test status tracking active
2. 🔄 **Current**: Begin implementing type classes (GitRepositoryPath, etc.)
3. 📈 **Track Progress**: Use `mark-implemented` as features complete
4. 🚀 **Phase Transitions**: Advance through phases systematically
5. 🎯 **Completion**: All tests passing, no expected failures
This system ensures **high confidence** that test failures reflect the **actual project status** and immediately highlights **real issues** that need attention.