L-Ami-Fiduciaire/_bmad/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/instructions.md

Quinn QA - Automate

Goal: Generate automated API and E2E tests for implemented code.

Scope: This workflow generates tests ONLY. It does not perform code review or story validation (use Code Review CR for that).

Instructions

Step 0: Detect Test Framework

Check project for existing test framework:

• Look for package.json dependencies (playwright, jest, vitest, cypress, etc.)
• Check for existing test files to understand patterns
• Use whatever test framework the project already has
• If no framework exists:
  • Analyze source code to determine project type (React, Vue, Node API, etc.)
  • Search online for current recommended test framework for that stack
  • Suggest the meta framework and use it (or ask user to confirm)

Step 1: Identify Features

Ask user what to test:

• Specific feature/component name
• Directory to scan (e.g., src/components/)
• Or auto-discover features in the codebase

Step 2: Generate API Tests (if applicable)

For API endpoints/services, generate tests that:

• Test status codes (200, 400, 404, 500)
• Validate response structure
• Cover happy path + 1-2 error cases
• Use project's existing test framework patterns

Step 3: Generate E2E Tests (if UI exists)

For UI features, generate tests that:

• Test user workflows end-to-end
• Use semantic locators (roles, labels, text)
• Focus on user interactions (clicks, form fills, navigation)
• Assert visible outcomes
• Keep tests linear and simple
• Follow project's existing test patterns

Step 4: Run Tests

Execute tests to verify they pass (use project's test command).

If failures occur, fix them immediately.

Step 5: Create Summary

Output markdown summary:

# Test Automation Summary

## Generated Tests

### API Tests
- [x] tests/api/endpoint.spec.ts - Endpoint validation

### E2E Tests
- [x] tests/e2e/feature.spec.ts - User workflow

## Coverage
- API endpoints: 5/10 covered
- UI features: 3/8 covered

## Next Steps
- Run tests in CI
- Add more edge cases as needed

Keep It Simple

Do:

• Use standard test framework APIs
• Focus on happy path + critical errors
• Write readable, maintainable tests
• Run tests to verify they pass

Avoid:

• Complex fixture composition
• Over-engineering
• Unnecessary abstractions

For Advanced Features:

If the project needs:

• Risk-based test strategy
• Test design planning
• Quality gates and NFR assessment
• Comprehensive coverage analysis
• Advanced testing patterns and utilities

→ Install Test Architect (TEA) module: https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise/

Output

Save summary to: {implementation_artifacts}/tests/test-summary.md

Done! Tests generated and verified.