ln-743-test-infrastructure
Type: L3 Worker Category: 7XX Project Bootstrap Parent: ln-740-quality-setup
Sets up testing frameworks, coverage tools, and sample tests for projects.
Purpose & Scope
Does:
- •Detects project stack to choose appropriate test framework
- •Creates test configuration files
- •Sets up coverage reporting with thresholds
- •Creates sample tests demonstrating patterns
- •Verifies test suite runs successfully
Does NOT:
- •Configure linters (ln-741 does this)
- •Set up pre-commit hooks (ln-742 does this)
- •Write actual application tests (developers do this)
Supported Stacks
| Technology | Test Framework | Coverage Tool | Config File |
|---|---|---|---|
| TypeScript/React | Vitest | v8/Istanbul | vitest.config.ts |
| .NET | xUnit | Coverlet | *.Tests.csproj |
| Python | pytest | pytest-cov | pytest.ini or pyproject.toml |
Phase 1: Check Existing Tests
Before creating test infrastructure, check what exists.
Files to Check:
| Stack | Test Indicators |
|---|---|
| TypeScript | vitest.config.*, jest.config.*, *.test.ts, *.spec.ts |
| .NET | *.Tests.csproj, *.IntegrationTests.csproj |
| Python | pytest.ini, conftest.py, tests/, test_*.py |
Decision Logic:
- •If complete test setup exists: SKIP (inform user)
- •If partial setup: ASK to extend or replace
- •If no tests: CREATE from templates
Phase 2: Create Test Configuration
TypeScript/React (Vitest)
Create vitest.config.ts:
- •Use v8 coverage provider (faster than Istanbul)
- •Configure jsdom environment for React
- •Set coverage thresholds (80% minimum)
- •Create setup file for testing-library
Dependencies:
npm install -D vitest @vitest/coverage-v8 @testing-library/react @testing-library/jest-dom jsdom
.NET (xUnit)
Create test project:
dotnet new xunit -n {Project}.Tests
dotnet sln add tests/{Project}.Tests
Dependencies (in .csproj):
- •Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk
- •xunit
- •xunit.runner.visualstudio
- •Moq
- •FluentAssertions
- •coverlet.collector
Python (pytest)
Add to pyproject.toml or create pytest.ini:
- •Configure test discovery paths
- •Set coverage thresholds (80% minimum)
- •Configure coverage reporting
Dependencies:
pip install pytest pytest-cov pytest-asyncio # OR with uv: uv add --dev pytest pytest-cov pytest-asyncio
Phase 3: Create Test Directory Structure
TypeScript
src/ ├── components/ │ ├── Button.tsx │ └── Button.test.tsx # Co-located tests ├── test/ │ └── setup.ts # Test setup file
.NET
tests/
├── {Project}.Tests/
│ ├── Controllers/
│ │ └── SampleControllerTests.cs
│ ├── Services/
│ └── {Project}.Tests.csproj
└── {Project}.IntegrationTests/ # Optional
Python
tests/ ├── __init__.py ├── conftest.py # Fixtures ├── unit/ │ └── test_sample.py └── integration/ # Optional
Phase 4: Create Sample Tests
Create one sample test per stack demonstrating:
- •AAA pattern (Arrange-Act-Assert)
- •Test naming conventions
- •Basic assertions
- •Framework-specific patterns
TypeScript Sample Test
Shows:
- •render() from testing-library
- •screen queries
- •Jest-dom matchers
.NET Sample Test
Shows:
- •[Fact] attribute
- •Moq for mocking
- •FluentAssertions syntax
Python Sample Test
Shows:
- •pytest fixtures
- •assert statements
- •parametrized tests (optional)
Phase 5: Verify Test Run
After setup, verify tests work.
TypeScript:
npm test npm run test:coverage
Expected: Sample test passes, coverage report generated
.NET:
dotnet test dotnet test --collect:"XPlat Code Coverage"
Expected: Sample test passes, coverage collected
Python:
pytest pytest --cov=src --cov-report=term-missing
Expected: Sample test passes, coverage report shown
On Failure: Check test configuration, dependencies, verify sample test syntax.
Coverage Requirements
| Metric | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Lines | 70% | 80% |
| Branches | 70% | 80% |
| Functions | 70% | 80% |
| Statements | 70% | 80% |
Configure CI to fail if coverage drops below thresholds.
Critical Rules
RULE 1: Coverage thresholds MUST be configured. No exceptions.
RULE 2: Sample tests MUST pass. Don't create broken examples.
RULE 3: Use AAA pattern (Arrange-Act-Assert) in all sample tests.
RULE 4: Co-locate unit tests with source (TypeScript) or use tests/ directory (.NET, Python).
Definition of Done
- • Test framework installed and configured
- • Coverage tool configured with 80% threshold
- • Test directory structure created
- • Sample test created and passing
- •
npm test/dotnet test/pytestruns successfully - • Coverage report generates
- • User informed of:
- •How to run tests
- •Where to add new tests
- •Coverage requirements
Reference Files
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
| vitest_template.ts | Vitest config template |
| vitest_setup_template.ts | Test setup file |
| react_test_template.tsx | React component test |
| xunit_csproj_template.xml | .NET test project |
| xunit_test_template.cs | xUnit test example |
| pytest_config_template.toml | pytest config |
| pytest_test_template.py | pytest test example |
| testing_guide.md | Testing best practices |
Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Vitest not found | Not installed | npm install -D vitest |
| jsdom errors | Missing dependency | npm install -D jsdom |
| xUnit discovery fails | SDK version mismatch | Update Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk |
| pytest not found | Not in PATH | pip install pytest |
| Coverage 0% | Wrong source path | Check coverage.include config |
Version: 2.0.0 Last Updated: 2026-01-10