QA Methodology
QA Track in Implementation Phase
QA is a dedicated track inside Phase 2, not a post-build afterthought. Its purpose is to ensure fast execution still produces reliable outcomes.
Agent-Assisted Testing Guidance
- Prioritize tests for the highest-value workflow and failure modes first.
- Use known sample datasets to validate deterministic expectations.
- Require human review for ambiguous or high-risk agent-generated changes.
Repository Entropy Controls
- Enforce consistent architecture and naming conventions.
- Gate merges with required checks and explicit reviewer accountability.
- Track defect recurrence and unstable areas to prevent drift.
Risk-Tiered Checklists and Release Gates
Apply checks by risk tier:
- Low risk: functional path test and basic regression check.
- Medium risk: error-path, integration, and accessibility spot checks.
- High risk: full critical-path validation, rollback readiness, and monitoring checks.
Release Readiness Checklist
- Critical user path passes in representative conditions.
- Known high-impact defects are resolved or explicitly mitigated.
- Observability is in place for new high-risk code paths.
- Rollback and incident response owner are identified.
Contributor Expansion Areas
- QA automation patterns for agent-first repositories.
- Risk scoring models for release decisions.
- Post-release quality review templates.