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+# ✅ Acceptance Criteria Library & Validation Framework
+
+**Metadata**
+- Last Updated: {{DATE}}
+- Maintainer: AI-Dev Toolkit
+- Related Docs: Consumes 10_user_stories.md, feeds 12_qa_gate.md, 17_test_plan.md
+
+> **🎯 Purpose**
+> Comprehensive acceptance criteria patterns and validation framework ensuring consistent, testable, and complete requirements definition. This library provides enterprise-grade criteria templates that eliminate ambiguity and enable automated testing validation.
+
+---
+
+## 📋 1. Acceptance Criteria Framework & Standards
+
+### 1.1 Gherkin Syntax Standards
+**Given-When-Then Pattern:**
+```gherkin
+Given [initial context and preconditions]
+When [user performs specific action]
+Then [expected system response or outcome]
+And [additional verification points]
+But [negative case or exception]
+```
+
+**Quality Standards:**
+- **Clear Context:** Given statements establish unambiguous starting conditions
+- **Specific Actions:** When statements describe exact user interactions
+- **Measurable Outcomes:** Then statements define verifiable results
+- **Complete Coverage:** All scenarios and edge cases included
+- **Testable Language:** Criteria can be automated with test frameworks
+
+### 1.2 Acceptance Criteria Categories
+| Category | Purpose | Pattern Template | Testing Approach |
+|----------|---------|------------------|------------------|
+| **Functional** | Core feature behavior | Given/When/Then scenarios | Automated unit/integration tests |
+| **Performance** | Speed and efficiency | Response time constraints | Load testing and benchmarks |
+| **Security** | Access and data protection | Auth/permissions scenarios | Security testing and audits |
+| **Usability** | User experience | User interaction flows | Usability testing and feedback |
+| **Compatibility** | Cross-platform support | Device/browser scenarios | Cross-platform testing |
+| **Accessibility** | Inclusive design | Screen reader/keyboard nav | Accessibility testing tools |
+
+### 1.3 Criteria Completeness Checklist
+**Before Story Approval:**
+- [ ] Happy path scenarios documented
+- [ ] Error handling scenarios defined
+- [ ] Edge cases and boundary conditions covered
+- [ ] Performance requirements specified
+- [ ] Security considerations included
+- [ ] Accessibility requirements defined
+- [ ] Browser/device compatibility specified
+- [ ] Data validation rules documented
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 2. Authentication & Security Criteria Patterns
+
+### 2.1 User Login & Authentication
+**Pattern: Successful Login Flow**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: Valid user login with email and password
+  Given I am on the login page
+  And I have a valid user account with email "user@example.com"
+  When I enter email "user@example.com"
+  And I enter the correct password
+  And I click "Sign In"
+  Then I should be redirected to the dashboard
+  And I should see a welcome message with my name
+  And my session should be active for 24 hours
+  And the login attempt should be logged successfully
+
+Scenario: Invalid login credentials
+  Given I am on the login page
+  When I enter email "user@example.com"
+  And I enter an incorrect password
+  And I click "Sign In"
+  Then I should see error message "Invalid email or password"
+  And I should remain on the login page
+  And the failed attempt should be logged for security monitoring
+  And I should not be logged in
+
+Scenario: Account lockout after failed attempts
+  Given I have failed to login 4 times in the last 15 minutes
+  When I attempt to login with any credentials
+  Then I should see error message "Account temporarily locked. Try again in 15 minutes."
+  And my account should be locked for 15 minutes
+  And a security alert should be sent to my email
+  And the lockout should be logged for security review
+```
+
+### 2.2 Password Security & Validation
+**Pattern: Password Strength Requirements**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: Strong password validation
+  Given I am creating a new password
+  When I enter a password with at least 8 characters
+  And it contains at least one uppercase letter
+  And it contains at least one lowercase letter
+  And it contains at least one number
+  And it contains at least one special character
+  Then the password should be accepted
+  And I should see "Strong password" indicator
+  And the password should be encrypted before storage
+
+Scenario: Weak password rejection
+  Given I am creating a new password
+  When I enter "password123"
+  Then I should see error "Password must contain uppercase, lowercase, number, and special character"
+  And the password should not be accepted
+  And I should see suggestions for improving password strength
+  And no password should be stored
+
+Scenario: Common password prevention
+  Given I am creating a new password
+  When I enter a password from the common passwords list
+  Then I should see error "Please choose a less common password"
+  And the password should not be accepted
+  And I should be prompted to try a different password
+```
+
+### 2.3 Multi-Factor Authentication Criteria
+**Pattern: 2FA Setup and Usage**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: Enable TOTP-based 2FA
+  Given I am logged into my account settings
+  And 2FA is currently disabled
+  When I click "Enable Two-Factor Authentication"
+  Then I should see a QR code for authenticator app setup
+  And I should see manual entry key as backup
+  And I should be prompted to enter verification code
+  And setup should not complete until verification succeeds
+
+Scenario: 2FA login verification
+  Given I have 2FA enabled on my account
+  And I have entered correct username and password
+  When I am prompted for 2FA code
+  And I enter a valid TOTP code from my authenticator
+  Then I should be logged in successfully
+  And I should bypass 2FA for 30 days on this device (if "Remember me" selected)
+  And the successful 2FA should be logged
+
+Scenario: 2FA backup code usage
+  Given I have 2FA enabled but lost my authenticator device
+  When I click "Use backup code instead"
+  And I enter a valid unused backup code
+  Then I should be logged in successfully
+  And the backup code should be marked as used
+  And I should be prompted to regenerate backup codes
+  And I should receive email notification about backup code usage
+```
+
+---
+
+## 💰 3. Payment & Billing Criteria Patterns
+
+### 3.1 Payment Processing
+**Pattern: Credit Card Payment Flow**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: Successful credit card payment
+  Given I am on the payment page for a $29.99 subscription
+  When I enter valid credit card number "4242424242424242"
+  And I enter expiration date "12/25"
+  And I enter CVV "123"
+  And I enter billing zip code "12345"
+  And I click "Complete Payment"
+  Then the payment should be processed within 10 seconds
+  And I should see confirmation message "Payment successful"
+  And I should receive email receipt within 5 minutes
+  And my subscription should be activated immediately
+  And I should be redirected to the success page
+
+Scenario: Declined payment card
+  Given I am on the payment page
+  When I enter a card that will be declined "4000000000000002"
+  And I complete the payment form
+  And I click "Complete Payment"
+  Then I should see error "Your card was declined. Please try a different payment method."
+  And I should remain on the payment page
+  And no charge should be made to the card
+  And the failed payment should be logged
+  And I should be able to enter different payment information
+
+Scenario: Payment form validation
+  Given I am on the payment page
+  When I enter invalid card number "1234"
+  Then I should see real-time validation error "Invalid card number"
+  And the "Complete Payment" button should be disabled
+  And the invalid field should be highlighted in red
+  When I enter valid card number "4242424242424242"
+  Then the validation error should disappear
+  And the field should be highlighted in green
+  And the "Complete Payment" button should be enabled
+```
+
+### 3.2 Subscription Management
+**Pattern: Plan Upgrade/Downgrade**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: Upgrade subscription plan
+  Given I am on the "Basic" plan at $9.99/month
+  And I am viewing available plans
+  When I click "Upgrade" on the "Premium" plan at $19.99/month
+  Then I should see upgrade confirmation showing:
+    | Current Plan | Basic ($9.99/month) |
+    | New Plan     | Premium ($19.99/month) |
+    | Prorated Amount | $6.67 (remaining days) |
+    | Next Bill Date | Same as current cycle |
+  When I confirm the upgrade
+  Then my plan should change to Premium immediately
+  And premium features should be available instantly
+  And I should be charged the prorated amount
+  And my next bill should be the full Premium amount
+
+Scenario: Downgrade subscription plan
+  Given I am on the "Premium" plan at $19.99/month
+  When I select downgrade to "Basic" plan
+  Then I should see warning "You will lose access to: Advanced Analytics, Priority Support, API Access"
+  And I should see "Downgrade will take effect at your next billing cycle (March 15)"
+  When I confirm the downgrade
+  Then I should receive confirmation email
+  And my current Premium features should remain active until March 15
+  And my next bill should be for Basic plan ($9.99)
+  And downgrade should be scheduled in billing system
+```
+
+### 3.3 Invoice and Billing History
+**Pattern: Billing History Access**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: View billing history
+  Given I am a paying customer with 6 months of history
+  When I navigate to "Billing & Payments" section
+  Then I should see a table of all past invoices with:
+    | Date | Amount | Status | Plan | Download |
+  And invoices should be sorted by date (newest first)
+  And I should be able to filter by date range
+  And I should be able to search by amount or status
+  And each invoice should have a "Download PDF" link
+
+Scenario: Download invoice PDF
+  Given I am viewing my billing history
+  When I click "Download PDF" for any invoice
+  Then a PDF should download within 5 seconds
+  And the PDF should contain:
+    - Company name and billing address
+    - Invoice number and date
+    - Itemized charges with taxes
+    - Payment method used
+    - Total amount paid
+  And the PDF should be properly formatted for printing
+```
+
+---
+
+## 📊 4. Data & Analytics Criteria Patterns
+
+### 4.1 Dashboard Performance
+**Pattern: Real-time Data Display**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: Dashboard data loading performance
+  Given I have analytics data for the past 30 days
+  When I navigate to the analytics dashboard
+  Then the page should start loading within 500ms
+  And the initial charts should render within 2 seconds
+  And real-time data should update every 30 seconds
+  And I should see loading indicators during data refresh
+  And the dashboard should remain responsive during updates
+
+Scenario: Dashboard data accuracy
+  Given I have performed 100 actions in the past 24 hours
+  When I view my dashboard metrics
+  Then the "Total Actions" count should show 100
+  And the data should be current within 5 minutes
+  And historical trend data should match previous day snapshots
+  And all percentages should be calculated correctly
+  And data should be consistent across different chart views
+
+Scenario: Dashboard responsiveness
+  Given I am viewing the dashboard on different devices
+  When I access it on desktop (1920x1080)
+  Then all charts should be clearly visible
+  And navigation should be accessible
+  When I access it on tablet (768x1024)
+  Then charts should adapt to smaller screen
+  And touch interactions should work properly
+  When I access it on mobile (375x667)
+  Then charts should stack vertically
+  And all data should remain accessible
+```
+
+### 4.2 Data Export and Reporting
+**Pattern: CSV Export Functionality**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: Export data to CSV
+  Given I am viewing analytics for a specific date range
+  When I click "Export to CSV"
+  Then a CSV file should download within 10 seconds
+  And the filename should include the date range "analytics_2024-01-01_2024-01-31.csv"
+  And the CSV should contain all visible data points
+  And column headers should be descriptive
+  And data should be formatted consistently
+  And special characters should be properly escaped
+
+Scenario: Large dataset export
+  Given I am exporting data for 12 months (>10,000 records)
+  When I initiate the export
+  Then I should see progress indicator
+  And I should receive email when export is complete
+  And the export should complete within 5 minutes
+  And the file should be compressed if over 10MB
+  And I should be able to continue using the app during export
+
+Scenario: Export data validation
+  Given I have exported my analytics data
+  When I open the CSV file in Excel
+  Then all numeric values should be properly formatted
+  And dates should be in consistent format (YYYY-MM-DD)
+  And there should be no missing or corrupted data
+  And formulas should not be executed (data only)
+  And the file should open without errors
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🔍 5. Search & Filtering Criteria Patterns
+
+### 5.1 Search Functionality
+**Pattern: Basic Text Search**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: Successful search with results
+  Given I have 50 items in my account
+  And 5 items contain the word "project"
+  When I enter "project" in the search box
+  And I press Enter
+  Then I should see 5 search results within 1 second
+  And results should be ranked by relevance
+  And search terms should be highlighted in results
+  And I should see "5 results for 'project'" message
+  And pagination should appear if more than 10 results
+
+Scenario: Search with no results
+  Given I am on a page with searchable content
+  When I search for "nonexistent123"
+  Then I should see "No results found for 'nonexistent123'" message
+  And I should see suggestions like "Try different keywords" or "Check spelling"
+  And I should have option to clear search and start over
+  And the search should complete within 1 second
+
+Scenario: Search auto-suggestions
+  Given I am typing in the search box
+  When I type "proj"
+  Then I should see dropdown with suggestions starting with "proj"
+  And suggestions should appear within 300ms
+  And I should be able to select suggestions with mouse or keyboard
+  And my search history should influence suggestions
+  And suggestions should disappear when I click outside
+```
+
+### 5.2 Advanced Filtering
+**Pattern: Multi-criteria Filtering**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: Apply multiple filters
+  Given I am viewing a list of 100 items
+  When I apply filter "Status: Active"
+  Then the list should update to show only active items
+  And item count should update to reflect filtered results
+  When I additionally apply filter "Category: Technology"
+  Then the list should show only items that are both Active AND Technology
+  And I should see applied filters as removable tags
+  And I should be able to clear individual filters or all filters
+
+Scenario: Filter performance with large datasets
+  Given I have 10,000 items in my account
+  When I apply any single filter
+  Then results should update within 2 seconds
+  And I should see loading indicator during filtering
+  And the UI should remain responsive
+  When I apply multiple filters in quick succession
+  Then each filter should build upon the previous results
+  And the final result should be accurate
+```
+
+---
+
+## 📱 6. Mobile & Responsive Criteria Patterns
+
+### 6.1 Mobile Interface Behavior
+**Pattern: Touch Interface Optimization**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: Touch target sizing
+  Given I am using the app on a mobile device
+  When I view any interactive element (buttons, links, form fields)
+  Then each touch target should be at least 44px x 44px
+  And there should be at least 8px spacing between adjacent targets
+  And touch targets should provide visual feedback when pressed
+  And accidental touches should be minimized through proper spacing
+
+Scenario: Mobile form interaction
+  Given I am filling out a form on mobile
+  When I tap on an email input field
+  Then the email keyboard should appear automatically
+  And the page should scroll to keep the input visible
+  When I tap on a phone number field
+  Then the numeric keypad should appear
+  And the input should accept phone number formatting
+  When I submit the form
+  Then validation should work the same as on desktop
+  And success/error messages should be clearly visible
+
+Scenario: Mobile navigation menu
+  Given I am on mobile and tap the hamburger menu
+  When the menu opens
+  Then it should cover the screen or slide in smoothly
+  And all navigation items should be easily tappable
+  And I should be able to close the menu by tapping outside
+  And the menu should remember my position when I return
+  And nested menus should work intuitively with touch
+```
+
+### 6.2 Cross-Device Synchronization
+**Pattern: Multi-device Consistency**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: Data sync across devices
+  Given I make changes on my desktop
+  When I open the app on my mobile device within 1 minute
+  Then I should see all recent changes reflected
+  And data should be consistent across both devices
+  And no data should be lost in the synchronization
+  And sync conflicts should be handled gracefully
+
+Scenario: Session continuity
+  Given I start a task on desktop
+  When I switch to mobile before completing it
+  Then I should be able to continue where I left off
+  And my progress should be preserved
+  And form data should be retained (if appropriate)
+  And I should receive seamless experience across devices
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🛡️ 7. Security & Compliance Criteria Patterns
+
+### 7.1 Data Protection & Privacy
+**Pattern: GDPR Compliance**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: User data export request
+  Given I am a user requesting my personal data
+  When I submit a data export request
+  Then I should receive confirmation within 24 hours
+  And my complete data export should be provided within 30 days
+  And the export should include all personal data in machine-readable format
+  And I should be able to verify the completeness of exported data
+  And the export should be delivered via secure, encrypted method
+
+Scenario: Right to be forgotten
+  Given I request deletion of my personal data
+  When I confirm the deletion request
+  Then all my personal data should be permanently deleted within 30 days
+  And I should receive confirmation of deletion
+  And my data should be removed from all backups within 90 days
+  And anonymized analytics data may be retained
+  And I should not be able to recover the deleted data
+
+Scenario: Data processing consent
+  Given I am a new user signing up
+  When I create my account
+  Then I should see clear explanation of data collection
+  And I should be able to opt-in to marketing communications separately
+  And I should be able to withdraw consent at any time
+  And my choices should be respected immediately
+  And I should be able to update my preferences easily
+```
+
+### 7.2 Access Control & Permissions
+**Pattern: Role-based Access Control**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: Admin user permissions
+  Given I am logged in as an administrator
+  When I access the admin panel
+  Then I should be able to view all user accounts
+  And I should be able to modify user permissions
+  And I should be able to access system settings
+  And all admin actions should be logged with timestamps
+  And I should be able to generate compliance reports
+
+Scenario: Regular user permission restrictions
+  Given I am logged in as a regular user
+  When I attempt to access admin-only features
+  Then I should see "Access Denied" message
+  And I should be redirected to my authorized dashboard
+  And the unauthorized access attempt should be logged
+  And I should not see admin navigation options
+  And API calls to admin endpoints should return 403 Forbidden
+
+Scenario: Permission escalation prevention
+  Given I am a regular user
+  When I attempt to modify my own permissions via API
+  Then the request should be rejected with 403 Forbidden
+  And the attempt should be logged as a security event
+  And my account should not be compromised
+  And security team should be notified of the attempt
+```
+
+---
+
+## ⚡ 8. Performance & Scalability Criteria Patterns
+
+### 8.1 Page Load Performance
+**Pattern: Core Web Vitals Compliance**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: First Contentful Paint performance
+  Given I am accessing any page on the platform
+  When the page starts loading
+  Then First Contentful Paint should occur within 1.5 seconds
+  And the measurement should be consistent across multiple loads
+  And performance should meet requirements on 3G connections
+  And lighthouse score for FCP should be 90+
+
+Scenario: Largest Contentful Paint optimization
+  Given I am loading a content-heavy page
+  When the page renders
+  Then Largest Contentful Paint should occur within 2.5 seconds
+  And images should be optimized and properly sized
+  And critical resources should be prioritized
+  And lazy loading should be implemented for below-fold content
+
+Scenario: Cumulative Layout Shift minimization
+  Given I am loading any page
+  When content renders and loads
+  Then Cumulative Layout Shift should be less than 0.1
+  And elements should not shift unexpectedly
+  And space should be reserved for images and ads
+  And font loading should not cause layout shifts
+```
+
+### 8.2 API Performance
+**Pattern: Response Time Requirements**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: API response time under normal load
+  Given the system is under normal operating conditions
+  When I make an API call to any endpoint
+  Then the response should be returned within 500ms for 95% of requests
+  And no response should take longer than 2 seconds
+  And error responses should be returned within 100ms
+  And response times should be consistent across different endpoints
+
+Scenario: API performance under high load
+  Given the system is experiencing high traffic (1000 concurrent users)
+  When I make API calls
+  Then response times should remain under 1 second for 90% of requests
+  And the system should not return 5xx errors due to load
+  And rate limiting should prevent system overload
+  And degraded performance should be communicated to users
+
+Scenario: Database query optimization
+  Given I am performing data-intensive operations
+  When I query large datasets (>1 million records)
+  Then queries should complete within 3 seconds
+  And database connections should be properly managed
+  And query results should be paginated appropriately
+  And indexes should be utilized effectively
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🧪 9. Testing & Quality Assurance Integration
+
+### 9.1 Automated Testing Requirements
+**Pattern: Test Coverage Standards**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: Unit test coverage validation
+  Given I have implemented a new feature
+  When the automated test suite runs
+  Then unit test coverage should be at least 80%
+  And all critical paths should have 100% coverage
+  And edge cases should be included in test scenarios
+  And tests should run in under 5 minutes
+  And test results should be clearly reported
+
+Scenario: Integration test validation
+  Given I have modified API endpoints
+  When integration tests execute
+  Then all API contracts should be validated
+  And database interactions should be tested
+  And third-party integrations should be mocked appropriately
+  And test data should be properly isolated
+  And tests should clean up after execution
+
+Scenario: End-to-end test automation
+  Given I have completed a user story
+  When E2E tests run
+  Then critical user journeys should be automated
+  And tests should run in multiple browsers
+  And mobile responsiveness should be validated
+  And accessibility requirements should be checked
+  And performance benchmarks should be verified
+```
+
+### 9.2 Quality Gates & Acceptance
+**Pattern: Definition of Done Validation**
+```gherkin
+Scenario: Code quality gate validation
+  Given I have submitted code for review
+  When the automated quality checks run
+  Then code coverage should meet minimum threshold (80%)
+  And static analysis should pass without critical issues
+  And security scanning should show no high-risk vulnerabilities
+  And code style should conform to project standards
+  And documentation should be updated where required
+
+Scenario: User acceptance testing
+  Given a feature has passed all automated tests
+  When the product owner reviews the implementation
+  Then all acceptance criteria should be demonstrably met
+  And the feature should work as described in user stories
+  And edge cases should be handled appropriately
+  And the user experience should be intuitive
+  And performance should meet specified requirements
+
+Scenario: Production readiness checklist
+  Given a feature is ready for deployment
+  When the production readiness review occurs
+  Then monitoring and alerting should be configured
+  And rollback procedures should be documented
+  And database migrations should be tested
+  And security review should be completed
+  And performance impact should be assessed
+```
+
+---
+
+## 📏 10. Criteria Quality Metrics & Validation
+
+### 10.1 Acceptance Criteria Quality Assessment
+**Quality Metrics Framework:**
+| Metric | Target | Measurement Method | Improvement Actions |
+|--------|--------|--------------------|---------------------|
+| **Testability Score** | 95% | % of criteria that can be automated | Add measurable outcomes |
+| **Completeness Score** | 90% | % of user story aspects covered | Review edge cases |
+| **Clarity Score** | 85% | % understood without clarification | Simplify language |
+| **Coverage Score** | 100% | % of acceptance criteria tested | Add missing test cases |
+
+### 10.2 Continuous Improvement Process
+**Monthly Criteria Review:**
+- Analyze which criteria caused most clarification requests
+- Identify patterns in rejected stories due to unclear criteria
+- Update templates based on team feedback
+- Validate criteria against actual implementation complexity
+- Measure correlation between criteria quality and story success
+
+**Criteria Enhancement Workflow:**
+1. **Collection:** Gather feedback from developers, testers, and product owners
+2. **Analysis:** Identify common issues and improvement opportunities
+3. **Templates:** Update criteria patterns and templates
+4. **Training:** Share best practices with the team
+5. **Validation:** Measure improvement in story success rates
+
+### 10.3 Automated Criteria Validation
+**Criteria Checking Tools:**
+```yaml
+# Example criteria validation rules
+criteria_validation:
+  required_sections:
+    - given_statements: minimum 1
+    - when_statements: minimum 1
+    - then_statements: minimum 1
+
+  quality_checks:
+    - measurable_outcomes: true
+    - specific_actions: true
+    - clear_context: true
+    - edge_cases_covered: true
+
+  performance_requirements:
+    - response_time_specified: true
+    - load_requirements_defined: true
+    - error_handling_included: true
+```
+
+---
+
+**✅ Acceptance Criteria Success Metrics:**
+- Criteria testability: 95%+
+- Story acceptance rate: 90%+
+- Clarification requests: <5% per story
+- Automated test coverage: 85%+
+- Team satisfaction with criteria quality: 8.5+/10
+
+**Next Steps:** Use acceptance criteria to drive comprehensive testing strategy (17_test_plan.md) and establish quality gates (12_qa_gate.md).