Test Strategy Document

Conformo GDPR Compliance Platform
Version: 1.0
Created: 25 October 2025
Target Audience: Development Team + AI Assistants (Copilot, Codex)
Next Review: End of Sprint 2 (December 2025)

Executive Summary

This Test Strategy defines the testing approach for Conformo, a GDPR compliance platform targeting Italian SMEs. Given Sprint 1 delivered 101 story points with 15 bugs, this strategy emphasises prevention over detection through AI-assisted automated testing.

Key Goals:

Reduce bug count by 50% in Sprint 2 (target: <8 bugs)
Achieve 70% automated test coverage by MVP 1.0 launch
Ensure GDPR compliance and Italian legal requirements are testable
Enable AI assistants to generate comprehensive test suites

1. Testing Objectives & Success Criteria

Primary Objectives

Quality Assurance: Zero P0/P1 defects in production
Compliance Verification: All GDPR and Italian Garante requirements tested
Performance Validation: Platform meets performance criteria under load
Accessibility Compliance: WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards verified
Security Assurance: OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities prevented

Success Criteria by Sprint End

2. Risk-Based Testing Approach

HIGH RISK (Comprehensive Testing Required)

Features:

Authentication & Session Management
Data Subject Rights (Access, Deletion, Portability)
Privacy Policy Generation
Cookie Consent Management
Payment Processing (when implemented)
Data Processing Registry (Article 30)

Testing Requirements:

Unit tests: >90% coverage
Integration tests: All critical paths
End-to-end tests: Full user journeys
Security testing: Penetration testing
Legal compliance testing: Manual verification by legal team

MEDIUM RISK (Automated + Selective Manual Testing)

Features:

Compliance Dashboard
Risk Assessment Questionnaire
Report Generation
Admin Functions
Email Notifications

Testing Requirements:

Unit tests: >70% coverage
Integration tests: Key scenarios
End-to-end tests: Happy path + major error scenarios
Performance testing: Load testing for key endpoints

LOW RISK (Automated Smoke Testing)

Features:

UI Enhancements
Analytics Integration
Minor Configuration Changes
Static Content Updates

Testing Requirements:

Unit tests: >50% coverage
Smoke tests: Basic functionality verification
Regression tests: Automated suite ensures no breaking changes

3. Test Types & AI Implementation Guidelines

3.1 Unit Testing (Developer + AI Responsibility)

Technology Stack:

Framework: Jest (Node.js) / Vitest (Vite projects)
Mocking: Jest mocks for external dependencies
Coverage: Istanbul/NYC for coverage reporting

AI Assistant Prompts for Unit Tests:

SYSTEM PROMPT FOR COPILOT/CODEX:

When generating unit tests for Conformo GDPR compliance platform:

1. ALWAYS generate tests covering:
   - Happy path scenarios
   - Edge cases and boundary conditions
   - Error scenarios with proper error handling
   - Input validation (prevent SQL injection, XSS)
   - GDPR compliance aspects (data minimisation, consent validation)

2. Use this test structure:
   ```javascript
   describe('ComponentName', () => {
     describe('Happy Path', () => {
       test('should [expected behavior] when [condition]', () => {
         // Arrange, Act, Assert
       });
     });
     
     describe('Edge Cases', () => {
       test('should handle [edge case] gracefully', () => {
         // Test implementation
       });
     });
     
     describe('Error Scenarios', () => {
       test('should throw [specific error] when [invalid input]', () => {
         // Error testing
       });
     });
     
     describe('GDPR Compliance', () => {
       test('should log data processing activities for audit', () => {
         // Compliance testing
       });
     });
   });

GDPR-specific test requirements:
- Mock audit logging and verify log entries
- Test data retention/deletion functionality
- Validate consent mechanisms (explicit, granular, withdrawable)
- Test data minimisation (only required fields processed)
- Verify encryption of sensitive data
Italian localisation tests:
- Test date formatting (DD/MM/YYYY)
- Test number formatting (1.234,56)
- Test currency display (EUR €)
- Validate Italian legal terminology
Accessibility tests:
- Test keyboard navigation paths
- Validate ARIA labels and roles
- Check colour contrast programmatically
- Test screen reader compatibility

TARGET COVERAGE: >70% for all components, >90% for HIGH RISK features

**Example Unit Test Template:**

```javascript
// Example: Privacy Policy Generator Unit Test
describe('PrivacyPolicyGenerator', () => {
  let generator;
  let mockAuditLogger;
  let mockLegalValidator;

  beforeEach(() => {
    mockAuditLogger = jest.fn();
    mockLegalValidator = { validateItalianTerms: jest.fn() };
    generator = new PrivacyPolicyGenerator(mockAuditLogger, mockLegalValidator);
  });

  describe('Happy Path', () => {
    test('should generate valid Italian privacy policy with required sections', async () => {
      // Arrange
      const companyData = {
        name: 'Test SRL',
        vatNumber: 'IT12345678901',
        dataController: 'Mario Rossi'
      };

      // Act
      const policy = await generator.generate(companyData);

      // Assert
      expect(policy).toContain('Titolare del trattamento');
      expect(policy).toContain('Base giuridica');
      expect(policy).toContain('Diritti dell\'interessato');
      expect(mockAuditLogger).toHaveBeenCalledWith({
        action: 'policy_generated',
        company: companyData.name,
        timestamp: expect.any(Date)
      });
    });
  });

  describe('GDPR Compliance', () => {
    test('should include all required GDPR Articles', async () => {
      const companyData = { /* test data */ };
      const policy = await generator.generate(companyData);

      // Verify GDPR Articles 13-14 information requirements
      expect(policy).toContain('finalità del trattamento'); // Purpose
      expect(policy).toContain('base giuridica'); // Lawful basis
      expect(policy).toContain('periodo di conservazione'); // Retention period
      expect(policy).toContain('diritti dell\'interessato'); // Data subject rights
    });
  });

  describe('Error Scenarios', () => {
    test('should throw validation error for missing VAT number', async () => {
      const invalidData = { name: 'Test SRL' }; // Missing VAT

      await expect(generator.generate(invalidData))
        .rejects
        .toThrow('Italian VAT number is required for GDPR compliance');
    });
  });
});

3.2 Integration Testing

Technology Stack:

Framework: Supertest (API testing) + Jest
Database: Test database with realistic data
External Services: Mock all third-party APIs (SendGrid, Stripe, etc.)

AI Assistant Prompts for Integration Tests:

INTEGRATION TEST PROMPT FOR COPILOT/CODEX:

When generating integration tests for Conformo:

1. Test complete API endpoints including:
   - Authentication middleware validation
   - Database transactions (create, read, update, delete)
   - Input validation and sanitisation
   - Response formatting and error handling
   - Audit logging integration

2. GDPR compliance integration points:
   - Test data subject rights workflows end-to-end
   - Verify consent management integration
   - Test data retention/deletion processes
   - Validate cross-system audit trails

3. Use this structure:
   ```javascript
   describe('API Integration: [Feature Name]', () => {
     beforeEach(async () => {
       await setupTestDatabase();
       await createTestUsers();
     });

     afterEach(async () => {
       await cleanupTestDatabase();
     });

     test('POST /api/[endpoint] should [behavior]', async () => {
       const response = await request(app)
         .post('/api/endpoint')
         .send(validData)
         .expect(200);

       expect(response.body).toMatchObject(expectedShape);
       // Verify database state
       // Verify audit logs
     });
   });

Test realistic Italian data:
- Use Italian company names, addresses
- Test with Italian VAT numbers (format: IT + 11 digits)
- Include Italian legal entity types (SRL, SPA, etc.)

TARGET: All critical API endpoints covered, all GDPR workflows tested

### 3.3 End-to-End (E2E) Testing

**Technology Stack:**
- **Framework:** Playwright (cross-browser support)
- **Environment:** Staging environment with production-like data
- **Browser Coverage:** Chrome, Firefox, Safari (mobile + desktop)

**AI Assistant Prompts for E2E Tests:**

E2E TEST PROMPT FOR COPILOT/CODEX:

When generating E2E tests for Conformo:

Focus on critical user journeys:
- User registration → email verification → first login → dashboard
- GDPR assessment completion → risk report generation
- Data subject request submission → request processing → response
- Privacy policy generation → customisation → download
Test accessibility in E2E flows:
- Keyboard-only navigation through complete flows
- Screen reader announcements for critical actions
- Focus management and visual indicators

Use Page Object Model pattern:

// Example: GDPR Assessment E2E Test
test('Complete GDPR Assessment Journey', async ({ page }) => {
  // Arrange
  await loginPage.login(page, testUser.email, testUser.password);
     
  // Act & Assert - Step by step
  await dashboardPage.clickStartAssessment(page);
  await assessmentPage.fillCompanyInfo(page, italianCompanyData);
  await assessmentPage.answerQuestions(page, gdprQuestions);
  await assessmentPage.submitAssessment(page);
     
  // Verify results
  await expect(page.locator('[data-testid="risk-score"]')).toBeVisible();
  await expect(page.locator('[data-testid="recommendations"]')).toBeVisible();
     
  // Verify audit trail
  const auditLogs = await apiClient.getAuditLogs(testUser.id);
  expect(auditLogs).toContainEqual(
    expect.objectContaining({
      action: 'assessment_completed',
      userId: testUser.id
    })
  );
});

Test Italian user experience:
- All text in Italian language
- Proper date/currency formatting
- Legal terminology accuracy
- Mobile responsiveness on Italian market devices

TARGET: All critical user journeys covered, cross-browser compatibility verified

### 3.4 Accessibility Testing

**Technology Stack:**
- **Automated:** axe-core (integrated with Jest and Playwright)
- **Manual:** Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
- **Tools:** WAVE, Lighthouse accessibility audit

**AI Assistant Prompts for Accessibility Tests:**

ACCESSIBILITY TEST PROMPT FOR COPILOT/CODEX:

When generating accessibility tests:

Automated accessibility testing:

import { injectAxe, checkA11y } from 'axe-playwright';

test('should meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards', async ({ page }) => {
  await page.goto('/dashboard');
  await injectAxe(page);
  await checkA11y(page, null, {
    detailedReport: true,
    detailedReportOptions: { html: true }
  });
});

Keyboard navigation tests:
- Tab order logical and complete
- All interactive elements reachable
- Focus indicators visible (minimum 3:1 contrast)
- Escape key exits modals/dropdowns
Screen reader tests:
- Proper heading structure (h1 → h2 → h3)
- Form labels associated correctly
- Error messages announced
- Dynamic content changes announced
Visual accessibility:
- Colour contrast ratios (4.5:1 normal, 3:1 large text)
- Text scaling to 200% without horizontal scroll
- Information not conveyed by colour alone

WCAG 2.1 AA COMPLIANCE IS MANDATORY - Flag any violations for immediate fixing

#### 3.4.1 Gradient CTA Contrast Regression

Recent regressions surfaced around gradient-backed call-to-action buttons (e.g. the *Avanti* button on the Assessment Wizard and registration flows). To prevent future issues:

- **Automated RTL + jest-axe suite:** `frontend/src/components/auth/__tests__/RegisterForm.accessibility.test.tsx` must render the form before assertions and validate that the *Avanti* button is discoverable via `getByRole('button', { name: /Avanti/i })`, exposes a visible white border, and passes `axe` contrast checks. Record failures in the accessibility regression log and block the merge until remediated.
- **Gradient-specific snapshot coverage:** Extend Storybook or Percy snapshots to capture `.btn-primary` on both enabled and disabled states against the `linear-gradient(135deg, #6B46C1 0%, #2F54A6 100%)` background. Snapshot drift must be triaged with design before accepting visual changes.
- **Manual checklist:** Confirm focus rings remain visible, hover states keep ≥3:1 contrast, and no CSS overrides remove the border token introduced for accessibility fixes. Include verification of Italian locale copy and CTA label translations during manual review.
- **Regression trigger:** Any modification to `AssessmentWizard.css`, `AuthForms.css`, or shared button tokens must run the dedicated accessibility test path (`npm test -- --runTestsByPath frontend/src/components/auth/__tests__/RegisterForm.accessibility.test.tsx`) prior to merge, and developers must attach the test output to the PR for traceability.

### 3.5 Security Testing

**Technology Stack:**
- **SAST:** ESLint security plugins, Snyk
- **DAST:** OWASP ZAP automated scans
- **Penetration Testing:** Annual third-party assessment

**AI Assistant Prompts for Security Tests:**

SECURITY TEST PROMPT FOR COPILOT/CODEX:

When generating security tests:

Authentication & Authorization tests:

describe('Security: Authentication', () => {
  test('should reject weak passwords', async () => {
    const weakPasswords = ['123456', 'password', 'qwerty'];
    for (const password of weakPasswords) {
      await expect(authService.register(email, password))
        .rejects.toThrow('Password does not meet security requirements');
    }
  });

  test('should enforce session timeout', async () => {
    const session = await authService.login(email, password);
    await sleep(SESSION_TIMEOUT + 1000); // Wait for timeout
    await expect(apiClient.protectedEndpoint(session.token))
      .rejects.toThrow('Session expired');
  });
});

Input validation & injection prevention:
- SQL injection attempts in all input fields
- XSS payload testing in user-generated content
- CSRF token validation
- File upload restrictions and virus scanning
Data protection tests:
- Encryption at rest verification
- TLS/HTTPS enforcement
- Sensitive data masking in logs
- PII data handling compliance
GDPR security requirements:
- Data pseudonymisation tests
- Audit log integrity verification
- Access control validation (RBAC)
- Data breach detection simulation

SECURITY IS CRITICAL - Any security test failure must block deployment

### 3.6 Performance Testing

**Technology Stack:**
- **Load Testing:** Artillery.io or k6
- **Monitoring:** Application Performance Monitoring (APM)
- **Database:** Query performance analysis

**AI Assistant Prompts for Performance Tests:**

PERFORMANCE TEST PROMPT FOR COPILOT/CODEX:

When generating performance tests:

API endpoint performance:

test('API response times under load', async () => {
  const endpoints = [
    '/api/assessment/start',
    '/api/policy/generate',
    '/api/dashboard/overview'
  ];

  for (const endpoint of endpoints) {
    const startTime = Date.now();
    const response = await apiClient.get(endpoint);
    const responseTime = Date.now() - startTime;

    expect(response.status).toBe(200);
    expect(responseTime).toBeLessThan(500); // 500ms SLA
  }
});

Database query performance:
- Test with realistic data volumes (10K+ users, 100K+ assessments)
- Verify query execution plans
- Test pagination performance
- Monitor memory usage during bulk operations
Frontend performance:
- Page load times <3 seconds (Lighthouse)
- Time to Interactive (TTI) <5 seconds
- Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) <2.5 seconds
- Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) <0.1

PERFORMANCE TARGETS ARE HARD REQUIREMENTS - Monitor continuously in production

---

## 4. Testing Environments & Data Management

### Environment Strategy

| Environment | Purpose | Data | Automation |
|-------------|---------|------|------------|
| **Development** | Developer testing, unit tests | Synthetic data, mocks | CI/CD unit tests |
| **Staging** | Integration & E2E testing | Production-like data (anonymised) | Full automated test suite |
| **UAT** | User acceptance testing | Real business scenarios | Manual testing + smoke tests |
| **Production** | Live monitoring | Real customer data | Smoke tests + monitoring |

### Test Data Management

**AI Assistant Guidelines for Test Data:**

TEST DATA PROMPT FOR COPILOT/CODEX:

When creating test data for Conformo:

Italian company test data:

const testCompanies = [
  {
    name: 'Innovazione Digitale SRL',
    vatNumber: 'IT12345678901',
    fiscalCode: 'NNDGTL85M01H501Z',
    legalForm: 'SRL',
    address: 'Via Roma 123, 20121 Milano MI',
    employees: 15,
    industry: 'Software Development'
  },
  {
    name: 'Consulenza Sicurezza SPA',
    vatNumber: 'IT09876543210',
    fiscalCode: 'CNSLCS90L15F205Y',
    legalForm: 'SPA',
    address: 'Corso Venezia 45, 00186 Roma RM',
    employees: 250,
    industry: 'Cybersecurity Consulting'
  }
];

GDPR test scenarios:
- Data subjects with different consent levels
- Various data processing purposes (legitimate interest, consent, contract)
- Cross-border data transfers scenarios
- Data retention period variations
- Breach notification scenarios
Personal data anonymisation:
- Use faker.js with Italian locale
- Generate realistic but non-real personal data
- Maintain referential integrity
- Include edge cases (special characters, long names, etc.)

NEVER use real personal data in test environments - Always generate synthetic data

---

## 5. Compliance Testing Framework

### GDPR Compliance Checklist (Automated Testing)

**AI Assistant Prompts for Compliance Tests:**

GDPR COMPLIANCE TEST PROMPT FOR COPILOT/CODEX:

Generate compliance verification tests:

Data Subject Rights Testing:

describe('GDPR Article 15: Right of Access', () => {
  test('should provide complete personal data export within 30 days', async () => {
    // Create user with known data set
    const user = await createTestUser(personalDataSet);
       
    // Submit data access request
    const request = await submitDataAccessRequest(user.id);
       
    // Verify request processing
    expect(request.status).toBe('submitted');
    expect(request.deadline).toBe(addDays(new Date(), 30));
       
    // Process request (simulate)
    const exportData = await processAccessRequest(request.id);
       
    // Verify completeness
    expect(exportData).toContainAllPersonalData(personalDataSet);
    expect(exportData.format).toBe('machine-readable');
    expect(exportData.processingPurposes).toBeDefined();
    expect(exportData.retentionPeriods).toBeDefined();
  });
});

Consent Management Testing:

describe('GDPR Article 7: Consent', () => {
  test('consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous', async () => {
    const consentForm = await renderConsentForm();
       
    // Verify granular consent options
    expect(consentForm.purposes).toHaveLength.greaterThan(1);
    expect(consentForm.purposes.every(p => p.optional === true));
       
    // Verify withdrawal mechanism
    expect(consentForm.withdrawalLink).toBeDefined();
    expect(consentForm.withdrawalLink).toContain('withdraw-consent');
       
    // Test consent withdrawal
    await clickWithdrawConsent();
    const updatedConsent = await getConsentStatus(user.id);
    expect(updatedConsent.marketing).toBe(false);
    expect(updatedConsent.analytics).toBe(false);
  });
});

EVERY GDPR article implementation must have corresponding automated tests

### Italian Garante Specific Requirements

```javascript
// Example: Italian-specific compliance tests
describe('Italian Garante Requirements', () => {
  test('data breach notification within 72 hours', async () => {
    const breach = await simulateDataBreach();
    const notification = await getBreachNotification(breach.id);

    expect(notification.notifiedAt).toBeBefore(addHours(breach.detectedAt, 72));
    expect(notification.recipient).toBe('garante@gpdp.it');
    expect(notification.language).toBe('italian');
  });

  test('cookie banner complies with Italian e-Privacy directive', async () => {
    const banner = await renderCookieBanner();

    expect(banner.text).toBeInItalian();
    expect(banner.rejectButton).toBeVisible();
    expect(banner.granularChoices).toBe(true);
    expect(banner.implicitConsent).toBe(false); // Must be explicit
  });
});

5.3 Visual Identity Accessibility Regression Suite

To protect branding changes—such as the white logo updates introduced in Sprint 2—from accessibility regressions, the visual identity regression suite combines automated and manual checkpoints focused on colour usage and asset contrast.

Scope:

Primary and secondary logos displayed on gradients or dark surfaces
Authentication and assessment layouts that reuse shared theming primitives
Static marketing pages hosted from the Next.js frontend

Automation Requirements:

Extend the existing axe-core Playwright flows to capture contrast assertions for branded assets (minimum 3:1 for graphical objects, 4.5:1 when the logo includes text).
Add Percy (or Storybook Visual Regression) snapshots for AuthLayout and AssessmentWizard to detect unintended reintroductions of the white bounding box.
Lint for allowed colour tokens to prevent ad-hoc overrides that would break WCAG ratios.

Manual Verification:

Validate high-DPI rendering of SVG and PNG logo variants at common viewport sizes (128px, 180px, 500px).
Confirm keyboard focus outlines remain visible around logo-adjacent interactive elements after theme adjustments.
Ensure translations of alternate text remain accurate when swapping assets (alt="Conformo" in Italian locales).

Exit Criteria:

All automated contrast assertions pass in CI on Chrome and Firefox.
Visual regression snapshots show no unintended overlays or filters applied to branding assets.
Manual checklist in LOGO_ACCESSIBILITY_TEST_PLAN.md signed off for each release train touching theming packages.

6. Automated Testing Pipeline (CI/CD)

GitHub Actions Workflow

# .github/workflows/test.yml
name: Conformo Test Suite

on:
  pull_request:
    branches: [main, develop]
  push:
    branches: [main]

jobs:
  unit-tests:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
      - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
        with:
          node-version: '18'
      - run: npm ci
      - run: npm run test:unit
      - run: npm run test:coverage
      - uses: codecov/codecov-action@v3
        with:
          file: ./coverage/lcov.info

  integration-tests:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    services:
      postgres:
        image: postgres:15
        env:
          POSTGRES_PASSWORD: test
        options: >-
          --health-cmd pg_isready
          --health-interval 10s
          --health-timeout 5s
          --health-retries 5
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
      - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
      - run: npm ci
      - run: npm run test:integration
        env:
          DATABASE_URL: postgresql://postgres:test@localhost/conformo_test

  e2e-tests:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
      - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
      - run: npm ci
      - run: npx playwright install
      - run: npm run test:e2e
      - uses: actions/upload-artifact@v3
        if: failure()
        with:
          name: playwright-report
          path: playwright-report/

  accessibility-tests:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
      - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
      - run: npm ci
      - run: npm run test:a11y
      - run: npm run lighthouse:ci

  security-tests:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
      - run: npm audit --production
      - uses: securecodewarrior/github-action-add-sarif@v1
        with:
          sarif-file: security-scan-results.sarif

  deployment-gate:
    needs: [unit-tests, integration-tests, e2e-tests, accessibility-tests, security-tests]
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    if: github.ref == 'refs/heads/main'
    steps:
      - run: echo "All tests passed - ready for deployment"

Quality Gates

Deployment Blockers (Must Pass):

Unit test coverage >70%
All integration tests pass
E2E critical path tests pass
Security scan shows no HIGH/CRITICAL vulnerabilities
Accessibility tests meet WCAG 2.1 AA
GDPR compliance tests pass 100%

Deployment Warnings (Should Pass):

Performance tests meet SLA targets
No new ESLint errors introduced
Test execution time <15 minutes total

7. Defect Management & Root Cause Analysis

Bug Classification for AI Context

AI Assistant Guidelines for Bug Triage:

BUG ANALYSIS PROMPT FOR COPILOT/CODEX:

When analysing bugs for Conformo:

1. Classify by impact:
   P0 (Critical): Production down, security breach, GDPR violation, legal non-compliance
   P1 (High): Core functionality broken, data corruption, accessibility violation
   P2 (Medium): Feature degradation, performance issues, minor UI bugs
   P3 (Low): Cosmetic issues, minor inconsistencies, enhancement requests

2. Identify root cause categories:
   - Requirements Gap: Unclear acceptance criteria, missing edge cases
   - Code Quality: Logic errors, missing validation, race conditions
   - Integration Issues: API mismatches, database constraints, third-party failures
   - Environmental: Configuration errors, deployment issues, infrastructure
   - Compliance: GDPR violations, accessibility failures, security gaps

3. Generate prevention measures:
   - Additional test scenarios to prevent recurrence
   - Code review checklist updates
   - Static analysis rule additions
   - Documentation improvements

Example bug analysis output:
```json
{
  "bugId": "BUG-001",
  "priority": "P1",
  "rootCause": "Missing input validation for Italian VAT numbers",
  "impactArea": "User Registration, GDPR Compliance",
  "preventionMeasures": [
    "Add unit tests for VAT number validation",
    "Implement regex validation for IT VAT format",
    "Add integration test for registration with various EU VAT formats",
    "Update DoR checklist to require input validation tests"
  ],
  "testGaps": [
    "No unit tests for VAT validation function",
    "Missing integration test for invalid VAT number scenarios",
    "No E2E test covering registration error handling"
  ]
}

### Sprint Retrospective Testing Metrics

Track and improve:
- **Defect Density:** Bugs per story point delivered
- **Escape Rate:** Production bugs / Total bugs found
- **Test Automation Ratio:** Automated tests / Total tests
- **Coverage Trend:** Test coverage percentage over time
- **Cycle Time:** Time from code commit to production deployment

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## 8. Training & Knowledge Management

### AI Assistant Training Guidelines

**Copilot/Codex Configuration:**

```json
{
  "settings": {
    "completionOptions": {
      "includeSnippets": true,
      "preferredLanguage": "typescript",
      "testFramework": "jest",
      "testingPatterns": [
        "arrange-act-assert",
        "given-when-then",
        "page-object-model"
      ]
    },
    "context": {
      "domain": "GDPR Compliance Platform",
      "targetMarket": "Italian SMEs",
      "complianceFrameworks": ["GDPR", "Italian Privacy Code", "WCAG 2.1 AA"],
      "testingStandards": ["OWASP Top 10", "ISO 27001", "Risk-based testing"]
    },
    "codeGenerationRules": {
      "alwaysInclude": [
        "comprehensive test coverage",
        "GDPR compliance validation",
        "Italian localisation testing",
        "accessibility verification",
        "security input validation"
      ],
      "neverGenerate": [
        "hardcoded personal data",
        "production credentials",
        "real customer information"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Team Training Requirements

Developers:

GDPR fundamentals (8 hours online course)
Italian privacy law basics (4 hours)
Accessibility testing with screen readers (4 hours)
Security testing methodology (4 hours)

QA Engineers:

Advanced accessibility testing certification
GDPR compliance auditing
Performance testing with realistic loads
Italian language proficiency (basic level)

9. Metrics & Reporting Dashboard

Real-Time Testing Metrics

Create automated dashboard displaying:

// Example: Testing metrics collection
const testingMetrics = {
  coverage: {
    unit: 85.2,
    integration: 73.1,
    e2e: 45.8,
    overall: 76.4
  },
  qualityGates: {
    unitTests: { passed: 1247, failed: 3, status: "PASS" },
    integrationTests: { passed: 89, failed: 1, status: "WARN" },
    e2eTests: { passed: 34, failed: 0, status: "PASS" },
    securityScan: { high: 0, medium: 2, low: 5, status: "PASS" },
    accessibilityAudit: { violations: 0, status: "PASS" }
  },
  performance: {
    apiResponseTime: { p95: 423, target: 500, status: "PASS" },
    pageLoadTime: { average: 2.1, target: 3.0, status: "PASS" },
    databaseQueryTime: { slowest: 145, target: 200, status: "PASS" }
  },
  compliance: {
    gdprTests: { passed: 67, failed: 0, status: "PASS" },
    italianLocalisation: { passed: 23, failed: 0, status: "PASS" },
    accessibilityWCAG: { level: "AA", violations: 0, status: "PASS" }
  }
};

Sprint Health Indicators

Green (Healthy):

Test coverage >70%
<5 bugs per sprint
All quality gates passing
Performance within SLA

Yellow (At Risk):

Test coverage 50-70%
5-10 bugs per sprint
1-2 quality gate failures
Performance near SLA limits

Red (Action Required):

Test coverage <50%
10 bugs per sprint
Multiple quality gate failures
Performance SLA breached

10. Continuous Improvement Process

Monthly Test Strategy Review

Review Checklist:

Analyse defect trends and root causes
Update test automation coverage gaps
Review and update AI assistant prompts
Assess testing tool effectiveness
Evaluate team training needs
Update risk assessment for new features

Quarterly Strategic Assessment

Assessment Areas:

Testing tool stack evaluation
Compliance framework updates (GDPR, Italian law changes)
Performance benchmarking against industry standards
Accessibility standard updates (WCAG revisions)
Security threat landscape changes

11. Emergency Response Procedures

Critical Bug Response

P0 (Production Down):

Immediate hotfix deployment process
Skip normal testing gates (with post-deployment verification)
Emergency change approval from Product Owner
Post-incident review within 24 hours

Security Incident Response:

Immediate system isolation if needed
Forensic evidence preservation
Garante notification within 72 hours (if personal data involved)
Customer notification as required by GDPR

Compliance Failure Response

GDPR Violation Detection:

Immediate feature disabling if necessary
Legal team notification within 1 hour
Impact assessment and remediation plan
Regulatory notification if required (72-hour rule)

Appendices

English Term	Italian Term	Test Context
Data Controller	Titolare del trattamento	Verify correct legal entity identification
Data Processor	Responsabile del trattamento	Test third-party service agreements
Data Subject	Interessato	Validate rights management functionality
Lawful Basis	Base giuridica	Test consent/legitimate interest validation
Processing Purpose	Finalità del trattamento	Verify purpose limitation compliance

Appendix B: WCAG 2.1 AA Testing Checklist

Criterion	Level	Test Method	Automation
1.1.1 Non-text Content	A	Alt text validation	axe-core
1.3.1 Info and Relationships	A	Semantic HTML structure	axe-core
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)	AA	4.5:1 ratio for normal text	axe-core
2.1.1 Keyboard	A	Tab navigation testing	Manual + Playwright
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks	A	Skip link functionality	axe-core

Appendix C: Security Testing Tools Configuration

# OWASP ZAP Configuration for Conformo
docker run -t owasp/zap2docker-stable zap-baseline.py \
  -t https://conformo-staging.example.com \
  -g gen.conf \
  -r conformo-security-report.html \
  --hook=/zap/auth_hook.py

Appendix D: Performance Testing Scenarios

// Artillery.io load testing configuration
module.exports = {
  config: {
    target: 'https://api.conformo.example.com',
    phases: [
      { duration: '2m', arrivalRate: 10 }, // Warm up
      { duration: '5m', arrivalRate: 50 }, // Normal load
      { duration: '2m', arrivalRate: 100 } // Stress test
    ]
  },
  scenarios: [
    {
      name: 'GDPR Assessment Flow',
      weight: 70,
      flow: [
        { post: { url: '/api/auth/login', json: { email: '', password: '' } } },
        { get: { url: '/api/assessment/questions' } },
        { post: { url: '/api/assessment/submit', json: '' } },
        { get: { url: '/api/assessment/report' } }
      ]
    }
  ]
};

Document Control

Version	Date	Author	Changes
1.0	25 Oct 2025	Product Team	Initial test strategy for Sprint 2 preparation

Next Review: End of Sprint 2 (December 2025)
Document Owner: Tech Lead
Approvers: Product Owner, GDPR Compliance Officer

Remember: This test strategy is designed to work with AI assistants. All prompts and guidelines are optimised for Copilot and Codex to generate comprehensive, compliant, and effective test suites. Regular updates ensure the strategy evolves with the platform and regulatory requirements.

Test Strategy Document

Executive Summary

1. Testing Objectives & Success Criteria

Primary Objectives

Success Criteria by Sprint End

2. Risk-Based Testing Approach

HIGH RISK (Comprehensive Testing Required)

MEDIUM RISK (Automated + Selective Manual Testing)

LOW RISK (Automated Smoke Testing)

3. Test Types & AI Implementation Guidelines

3.1 Unit Testing (Developer + AI Responsibility)

3.2 Integration Testing

5.3 Visual Identity Accessibility Regression Suite

6. Automated Testing Pipeline (CI/CD)

GitHub Actions Workflow

Quality Gates

7. Defect Management & Root Cause Analysis

Bug Classification for AI Context

Team Training Requirements

9. Metrics & Reporting Dashboard

Real-Time Testing Metrics

Sprint Health Indicators

10. Continuous Improvement Process

Monthly Test Strategy Review

Quarterly Strategic Assessment

11. Emergency Response Procedures

Critical Bug Response

Compliance Failure Response

Appendices

Appendix A: Italian GDPR Testing Terminology

Appendix B: WCAG 2.1 AA Testing Checklist

Appendix C: Security Testing Tools Configuration

Appendix D: Performance Testing Scenarios

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