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# Reference Materials Directory
> **Context:** Comprehensive reference materials and appendices for QA test execution
> **Usage:** Quick access to commands, setup procedures, and tool specifications
> **Audience:** All testing personas for operational reference during test execution
## Reference Materials Overview
This directory contains practical reference materials organized for easy access during test execution and troubleshooting.
### Quick Navigation
| Reference Material | Purpose | Primary Users |
|-------------------|---------|---------------|
| **[Test Data Setup](./test-data-setup.md)** | Environment preparation and test data creation | Test Executors |
| **[Quick Commands](./quick-commands.md)** | Copy-paste ready test commands | Test Executors |
| **[Tool Reference](./tool-reference.md)** | Complete tool specifications and parameters | All Personas |
| **[Resource Types](./resource-types.md)** | Resource schema and field information | Test Planners |
| **[Cleanup Utilities](./cleanup-utilities.md)** | Test data cleanup and workspace maintenance | Test Executors |
### Reference Types
#### Operational References
- **Test Data Setup** - Complete environment preparation procedures
- **Quick Commands** - Ready-to-use command sequences for common test scenarios
- **Cleanup Utilities** - Automated and manual cleanup procedures
#### Technical References
- **Tool Reference** - Detailed tool specifications, parameters, and usage patterns
- **Resource Types** - Schema information and field requirements for all resource types
### Usage Patterns
#### For Test Executors
**Primary Flow:** [Test Data Setup](./test-data-setup.md) → [Quick Commands](./quick-commands.md) → [Cleanup Utilities](./cleanup-utilities.md)
**During Execution:**
1. Use Test Data Setup for environment preparation
2. Reference Quick Commands for copy-paste test execution
3. Use Tool Reference for parameter clarification
4. Apply Cleanup Utilities for post-test maintenance
#### For Test Planners
**Primary Flow:** [Tool Reference](./tool-reference.md) → [Resource Types](./resource-types.md) → [Test Data Setup](./test-data-setup.md)
**During Planning:**
1. Review Tool Reference for comprehensive tool capabilities
2. Check Resource Types for field requirements and constraints
3. Plan Test Data Setup requirements for different scenarios
#### For Developers
**Primary Flow:** [Tool Reference](./tool-reference.md) → [Resource Types](./resource-types.md)
**During Development:**
1. Reference Tool specifications for implementation validation
2. Verify Resource Type schemas match actual API responses
3. Use Quick Commands for development environment testing
### Integration with Test Process
#### Pre-Test Phase
- [ ] Complete [Test Data Setup](./test-data-setup.md) procedures
- [ ] Verify environment using setup validation commands
- [ ] Bookmark [Quick Commands](./quick-commands.md) for execution phase
#### During Test Execution
- [ ] Use [Quick Commands](./quick-commands.md) for efficient test execution
- [ ] Reference [Tool Reference](./tool-reference.md) for parameter clarification
- [ ] Check [Resource Types](./resource-types.md) for field validation
#### Post-Test Phase
- [ ] Execute [Cleanup Utilities](./cleanup-utilities.md) procedures
- [ ] Verify workspace cleanliness
- [ ] Document any reference material improvements needed
### Maintenance Guidelines
#### Content Updates
- Update reference materials after each major tool release
- Verify command accuracy after API changes
- Keep resource type schemas synchronized with production
- Add new tools and parameters as they become available
#### Quality Assurance
- Test all command examples before publishing updates
- Verify cleanup procedures don't affect production data
- Validate setup procedures in fresh environments
- Review user feedback for reference material improvements
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