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+# QA Engineer Agent - Test Strategies
+
+Comprehensive guide to testing strategies for different application types and scenarios.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+1. [Testing Pyramid Strategy](#testing-pyramid-strategy)
+2. [Testing Trophy Strategy](#testing-trophy-strategy)
+3. [TDD Red-Green-Refactor](#tdd-red-green-refactor)
+4. [BDD Given-When-Then](#bdd-given-when-then)
+5. [API Testing Strategy](#api-testing-strategy)
+6. [Frontend Testing Strategy](#frontend-testing-strategy)
+7. [Micro-Services Testing Strategy](#micro-services-testing-strategy)
+8. [Performance Testing Strategy](#performance-testing-strategy)
+9. [Security Testing Strategy](#security-testing-strategy)
+10. [Accessibility Testing Strategy](#accessibility-testing-strategy)
+
+---
+
+## Testing Pyramid Strategy
+
+### Overview
+
+The Testing Pyramid emphasizes a broad base of fast, cheap unit tests, fewer integration tests, and minimal UI/E2E tests.
+
+```
+        /\
+       /  \  E2E (10%)
+      /----\
+     /      \ Integration (20%)
+    /--------\
+   /          \ Unit (70%)
+  /--------------\
+```
+
+### Distribution
+
+- **Unit Tests (70%)**: Test individual functions, classes, components in isolation
+- **Integration Tests (20%)**: Test interactions between modules, APIs, databases
+- **E2E Tests (10%)**: Test complete user journeys through the UI
+
+### When to Use
+
+- Traditional applications with clear layers
+- Backend services with business logic
+- Applications where unit tests provide high confidence
+- Teams prioritizing fast feedback loops
+
+### Implementation Example
+
+**Unit Test (70% of suite)**:
+```typescript
+// src/utils/cart.test.ts
+import { describe, it, expect } from 'vitest';
+import { calculateTotal, applyDiscount } from './cart';
+
+describe('Cart Utils', () => {
+  describe('calculateTotal', () => {
+    it('should sum item prices', () => {
+      const items = [
+        { id: 1, price: 10 },
+        { id: 2, price: 20 },
+      ];
+
+      expect(calculateTotal(items)).toBe(30);
+    });
+
+    it('should return 0 for empty cart', () => {
+      expect(calculateTotal([])).toBe(0);
+    });
+
+    it('should handle decimal prices', () => {
+      const items = [
+        { id: 1, price: 10.99 },
+        { id: 2, price: 20.50 },
+      ];
+
+      expect(calculateTotal(items)).toBeCloseTo(31.49, 2);
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('applyDiscount', () => {
+    it('should apply percentage discount', () => {
+      expect(applyDiscount(100, 'SAVE20', { type: 'percentage', value: 20 })).toBe(80);
+    });
+
+    it('should apply fixed discount', () => {
+      expect(applyDiscount(100, 'SAVE10', { type: 'fixed', value: 10 })).toBe(90);
+    });
+
+    it('should not go below zero', () => {
+      expect(applyDiscount(50, 'SAVE100', { type: 'fixed', value: 100 })).toBe(0);
+    });
+  });
+});
+```
+
+**Integration Test (20% of suite)**:
+```typescript
+// src/api/orders.integration.test.ts
+import { describe, it, expect, beforeEach, afterEach } from 'vitest';
+import { createTestServer } from '../test-utils/server';
+import { seedDatabase, clearDatabase } from '../test-utils/database';
+
+describe('Orders API Integration', () => {
+  let server: TestServer;
+
+  beforeEach(async () => {
+    server = await createTestServer();
+    await seedDatabase();
+  });
+
+  afterEach(async () => {
+    await clearDatabase();
+    await server.close();
+  });
+
+  it('should create order and store in database', async () => {
+    const response = await server.request
+      .post('/api/orders')
+      .send({
+        userId: 'user-123',
+        items: [{ productId: 'prod-1', quantity: 2 }],
+      });
+
+    expect(response.status).toBe(201);
+    expect(response.body).toMatchObject({
+      id: expect.any(String),
+      userId: 'user-123',
+      status: 'pending',
+    });
+
+    // Verify database persistence
+    const order = await server.db.orders.findById(response.body.id);
+    expect(order).toBeTruthy();
+    expect(order.items).toHaveLength(1);
+  });
+
+  it('should send confirmation email on order creation', async () => {
+    const emailSpy = vi.spyOn(server.emailService, 'send');
+
+    await server.request
+      .post('/api/orders')
+      .send({
+        userId: 'user-123',
+        items: [{ productId: 'prod-1', quantity: 1 }],
+      });
+
+    expect(emailSpy).toHaveBeenCalledWith({
+      to: 'user@example.com',
+      subject: 'Order Confirmation',
+      template: 'order-confirmation',
+    });
+  });
+});
+```
+
+**E2E Test (10% of suite)**:
+```typescript
+// e2e/checkout-flow.spec.ts
+import { test, expect } from '@playwright/test';
+
+test.describe('Checkout Flow', () => {
+  test('should complete purchase as guest user', async ({ page }) => {
+    // Navigate to product
+    await page.goto('/products/laptop-123');
+    await expect(page.getByRole('heading', { name: 'Gaming Laptop' })).toBeVisible();
+
+    // Add to cart
+    await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Add to Cart' }).click();
+    await expect(page.getByText('Item added to cart')).toBeVisible();
+
+    // Go to checkout
+    await page.getByRole('link', { name: 'Cart (1)' }).click();
+    await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Checkout' }).click();
+
+    // Fill shipping info
+    await page.getByLabel('Email').fill('guest@example.com');
+    await page.getByLabel('Full Name').fill('John Doe');
+    await page.getByLabel('Address').fill('123 Main St');
+    await page.getByLabel('City').fill('New York');
+    await page.getByLabel('Zip Code').fill('10001');
+
+    // Fill payment info (test mode)
+    await page.getByLabel('Card Number').fill('4242424242424242');
+    await page.getByLabel('Expiry Date').fill('12/25');
+    await page.getByLabel('CVC').fill('123');
+
+    // Submit order
+    await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Place Order' }).click();
+
+    // Verify confirmation
+    await expect(page).toHaveURL(/\/order-confirmation/);
+    await expect(page.getByText('Order Confirmed!')).toBeVisible();
+    await expect(page.getByText(/Order #/)).toBeVisible();
+  });
+});
+```
+
+### Coverage Targets
+
+- **Unit Tests**: 80%+ line coverage, 75%+ branch coverage
+- **Integration Tests**: 100% critical API endpoints
+- **E2E Tests**: 100% critical user journeys
+
+---
+
+## Testing Trophy Strategy
+
+### Overview
+
+Modern approach that emphasizes integration tests over unit tests, with static analysis as the foundation.
+
+```
+        /\
+       /  \  E2E (5%)
+      /----\
+     /      \ Integration (50%)
+    /--------\
+   /          \ Unit (25%)
+  /--------------\
+ /                \ Static (20%)
+/------------------\
+```
+
+### Distribution
+
+- **Static Analysis (20%)**: TypeScript, ESLint, Prettier
+- **Unit Tests (25%)**: Pure functions, utilities, critical logic
+- **Integration Tests (50%)**: Components with dependencies, API contracts
+- **E2E Tests (5%)**: Critical business flows only
+
+### When to Use
+
+- Modern frontend applications (React, Vue, Angular)
+- Applications with complex component interactions
+- Teams using TypeScript and static analysis tools
+- Applications where integration tests catch more bugs
+
+### Implementation Example
+
+**Static Analysis (20%)**:
+```json
+// tsconfig.json
+{
+  "compilerOptions": {
+    "strict": true,
+    "noImplicitAny": true,
+    "strictNullChecks": true,
+    "noUnusedLocals": true,
+    "noUnusedParameters": true
+  }
+}
+```
+
+```json
+// .eslintrc.json
+{
+  "extends": [
+    "eslint:recommended",
+    "plugin:@typescript-eslint/recommended",
+    "plugin:react-hooks/recommended",
+    "plugin:jsx-a11y/recommended"
+  ],
+  "rules": {
+    "@typescript-eslint/no-explicit-any": "error",
+    "react-hooks/exhaustive-deps": "error"
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Unit Tests (25%)**:
+```typescript
+// src/utils/formatters.test.ts
+import { describe, it, expect } from 'vitest';
+import { formatCurrency, formatDate } from './formatters';
+
+describe('Formatters (Pure Functions)', () => {
+  describe('formatCurrency', () => {
+    it('should format USD currency', () => {
+      expect(formatCurrency(1234.56, 'USD')).toBe('$1,234.56');
+    });
+
+    it('should handle negative amounts', () => {
+      expect(formatCurrency(-100, 'USD')).toBe('-$100.00');
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('formatDate', () => {
+    it('should format ISO date', () => {
+      const date = new Date('2025-01-15');
+      expect(formatDate(date, 'short')).toBe('1/15/2025');
+    });
+  });
+});
+```
+
+**Integration Tests (50%)**:
+```typescript
+// src/components/UserProfile.integration.test.tsx
+import { describe, it, expect, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
+import { render, screen, waitFor } from '@testing-library/react';
+import userEvent from '@testing-library/user-event';
+import { rest } from 'msw';
+import { setupServer } from 'msw/node';
+import { UserProfile } from './UserProfile';
+
+const server = setupServer(
+  rest.get('/api/users/:id', (req, res, ctx) => {
+    return res(
+      ctx.json({
+        id: req.params.id,
+        name: 'John Doe',
+        email: 'john@example.com',
+      })
+    );
+  }),
+
+  rest.put('/api/users/:id', (req, res, ctx) => {
+    return res(ctx.json({ ...req.body, updatedAt: Date.now() }));
+  })
+);
+
+beforeAll(() => server.listen());
+afterEach(() => server.resetHandlers());
+afterAll(() => server.close());
+
+describe('UserProfile Integration', () => {
+  it('should load and display user data', async () => {
+    render(<UserProfile userId="123" />);
+
+    // Loading state
+    expect(screen.getByText('Loading...')).toBeInTheDocument();
+
+    // Wait for data to load
+    await waitFor(() => {
+      expect(screen.getByText('John Doe')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    expect(screen.getByText('john@example.com')).toBeInTheDocument();
+  });
+
+  it('should update user profile on form submit', async () => {
+    const user = userEvent.setup();
+    render(<UserProfile userId="123" />);
+
+    // Wait for initial load
+    await screen.findByText('John Doe');
+
+    // Edit name
+    const nameInput = screen.getByLabelText('Name');
+    await user.clear(nameInput);
+    await user.type(nameInput, 'Jane Smith');
+
+    // Submit form
+    await user.click(screen.getByRole('button', { name: 'Save' }));
+
+    // Verify success message
+    await waitFor(() => {
+      expect(screen.getByText('Profile updated successfully')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    // Verify updated name
+    expect(screen.getByText('Jane Smith')).toBeInTheDocument();
+  });
+
+  it('should handle API errors gracefully', async () => {
+    // Mock API error
+    server.use(
+      rest.get('/api/users/:id', (req, res, ctx) => {
+        return res(ctx.status(500), ctx.json({ error: 'Internal Server Error' }));
+      })
+    );
+
+    render(<UserProfile userId="123" />);
+
+    // Wait for error message
+    await waitFor(() => {
+      expect(screen.getByText(/Failed to load user/i)).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+  });
+});
+```
+
+**E2E Tests (5%)**:
+```typescript
+// e2e/critical-path.spec.ts
+import { test, expect } from '@playwright/test';
+
+test('critical user journey: signup to first purchase', async ({ page }) => {
+  // Only test the MOST critical path
+  await page.goto('/');
+
+  // Signup
+  await page.getByRole('link', { name: 'Sign Up' }).click();
+  await page.getByLabel('Email').fill('newuser@example.com');
+  await page.getByLabel('Password').fill('SecurePass123!');
+  await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Create Account' }).click();
+
+  // Verify logged in
+  await expect(page.getByText('Welcome, New User')).toBeVisible();
+
+  // Make purchase
+  await page.goto('/products/best-seller');
+  await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Buy Now' }).click();
+  await page.getByLabel('Card Number').fill('4242424242424242');
+  await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Complete Purchase' }).click();
+
+  // Verify success
+  await expect(page.getByText('Purchase Successful')).toBeVisible();
+});
+```
+
+### Coverage Targets
+
+- **Static Analysis**: 100% (TypeScript strict mode, zero ESLint errors)
+- **Unit Tests**: 90%+ for pure functions and utilities
+- **Integration Tests**: 80%+ for components with dependencies
+- **E2E Tests**: 100% critical paths only
+
+---
+
+## TDD Red-Green-Refactor
+
+### The Cycle
+
+1. **RED**: Write a failing test that defines expected behavior
+2. **GREEN**: Write minimal code to make the test pass
+3. **REFACTOR**: Improve code quality while keeping tests green
+
+### Example: Shopping Cart Feature
+
+**RED: Write Failing Test**:
+```typescript
+// src/cart/ShoppingCart.test.ts
+import { describe, it, expect } from 'vitest';
+import { ShoppingCart } from './ShoppingCart';
+
+describe('ShoppingCart', () => {
+  it('should add item to cart', () => {
+    const cart = new ShoppingCart();
+
+    cart.addItem({ id: 1, name: 'Laptop', price: 1000 });
+
+    expect(cart.getItemCount()).toBe(1);
+  });
+});
+```
+
+**Run test**: ❌ FAIL (ShoppingCart doesn't exist)
+
+**GREEN: Minimal Implementation**:
+```typescript
+// src/cart/ShoppingCart.ts
+interface CartItem {
+  id: number;
+  name: string;
+  price: number;
+}
+
+export class ShoppingCart {
+  private items: CartItem[] = [];
+
+  addItem(item: CartItem): void {
+    this.items.push(item);
+  }
+
+  getItemCount(): number {
+    return this.items.length;
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Run test**: ✅ PASS
+
+**Add Another Test (Triangulation)**:
+```typescript
+it('should calculate total price', () => {
+  const cart = new ShoppingCart();
+
+  cart.addItem({ id: 1, name: 'Laptop', price: 1000 });
+  cart.addItem({ id: 2, name: 'Mouse', price: 50 });
+
+  expect(cart.getTotal()).toBe(1050);
+});
+```
+
+**Run test**: ❌ FAIL (getTotal doesn't exist)
+
+**GREEN: Implement getTotal**:
+```typescript
+export class ShoppingCart {
+  // ... previous code ...
+
+  getTotal(): number {
+    return this.items.reduce((sum, item) => sum + item.price, 0);
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Run test**: ✅ PASS
+
+**REFACTOR: Improve Design**:
+```typescript
+export class ShoppingCart {
+  private items: Map<number, CartItem> = new Map();
+
+  addItem(item: CartItem): void {
+    const existing = this.items.get(item.id);
+    if (existing) {
+      // Increment quantity instead of duplicating
+      existing.quantity = (existing.quantity || 1) + 1;
+    } else {
+      this.items.set(item.id, { ...item, quantity: 1 });
+    }
+  }
+
+  getItemCount(): number {
+    return Array.from(this.items.values()).reduce(
+      (count, item) => count + (item.quantity || 1),
+      0
+    );
+  }
+
+  getTotal(): number {
+    return Array.from(this.items.values()).reduce(
+      (sum, item) => sum + item.price * (item.quantity || 1),
+      0
+    );
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Run tests**: ✅ ALL PASS (refactoring didn't break anything!)
+
+### TDD Benefits
+
+- Forces modular, testable design
+- Prevents over-engineering
+- Living documentation
+- Fearless refactoring
+- Faster debugging
+
+---
+
+## API Testing Strategy
+
+### Layers
+
+1. **Unit Tests**: Test business logic in isolation
+2. **Integration Tests**: Test API endpoints with real database
+3. **Contract Tests**: Test API contracts (Pact)
+4. **E2E Tests**: Test complete API flows
+
+### Example: REST API Testing
+
+**Unit Test (Business Logic)**:
+```typescript
+// src/services/OrderService.test.ts
+import { describe, it, expect, vi } from 'vitest';
+import { OrderService } from './OrderService';
+
+describe('OrderService', () => {
+  it('should calculate order total with tax', () => {
+    const mockRepo = {
+      save: vi.fn(),
+      findById: vi.fn(),
+    };
+
+    const service = new OrderService(mockRepo);
+
+    const order = service.calculateTotal({
+      items: [{ price: 100, quantity: 2 }],
+      taxRate: 0.08,
+    });
+
+    expect(order.subtotal).toBe(200);
+    expect(order.tax).toBeCloseTo(16, 2);
+    expect(order.total).toBeCloseTo(216, 2);
+  });
+});
+```
+
+**Integration Test (API + Database)**:
+```typescript
+// tests/integration/orders.test.ts
+import { describe, it, expect, beforeAll, afterAll } from 'vitest';
+import supertest from 'supertest';
+import { createTestApp } from '../utils/test-app';
+
+describe('Orders API', () => {
+  let app;
+  let request;
+
+  beforeAll(async () => {
+    app = await createTestApp();
+    request = supertest(app);
+  });
+
+  afterAll(async () => {
+    await app.close();
+  });
+
+  it('POST /api/orders should create order', async () => {
+    const response = await request
+      .post('/api/orders')
+      .send({
+        userId: 'user-123',
+        items: [
+          { productId: 'prod-1', quantity: 2, price: 50 },
+        ],
+      })
+      .expect(201);
+
+    expect(response.body).toMatchObject({
+      id: expect.any(String),
+      userId: 'user-123',
+      status: 'pending',
+      total: 100,
+    });
+
+    // Verify database persistence
+    const order = await app.db.orders.findById(response.body.id);
+    expect(order).toBeTruthy();
+  });
+
+  it('GET /api/orders/:id should return order', async () => {
+    // Create order first
+    const createResponse = await request
+      .post('/api/orders')
+      .send({ userId: 'user-123', items: [] });
+
+    const orderId = createResponse.body.id;
+
+    // Fetch order
+    const response = await request
+      .get(`/api/orders/${orderId}`)
+      .expect(200);
+
+    expect(response.body.id).toBe(orderId);
+  });
+
+  it('PUT /api/orders/:id/status should update status', async () => {
+    const createResponse = await request
+      .post('/api/orders')
+      .send({ userId: 'user-123', items: [] });
+
+    const orderId = createResponse.body.id;
+
+    const response = await request
+      .put(`/api/orders/${orderId}/status`)
+      .send({ status: 'shipped' })
+      .expect(200);
+
+    expect(response.body.status).toBe('shipped');
+  });
+});
+```
+
+**Contract Test (Pact)**:
+```typescript
+// tests/contract/orders-consumer.test.ts
+import { PactV3, MatchersV3 } from '@pact-foundation/pact';
+import { OrdersClient } from '@/api/orders-client';
+
+const provider = new PactV3({
+  consumer: 'OrdersConsumer',
+  provider: 'OrdersAPI',
+});
+
+describe('Orders API Contract', () => {
+  it('should get order by ID', async () => {
+    await provider
+      .given('order with ID 123 exists')
+      .uponReceiving('a request for order 123')
+      .withRequest({
+        method: 'GET',
+        path: '/api/orders/123',
+      })
+      .willRespondWith({
+        status: 200,
+        headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+        body: {
+          id: MatchersV3.string('123'),
+          userId: MatchersV3.string('user-456'),
+          status: MatchersV3.regex('pending|shipped|delivered', 'pending'),
+          total: MatchersV3.decimal(100.50),
+        },
+      })
+      .executeTest(async (mockServer) => {
+        const client = new OrdersClient(mockServer.url);
+        const order = await client.getOrder('123');
+
+        expect(order.id).toBe('123');
+        expect(order.status).toMatch(/pending|shipped|delivered/);
+      });
+  });
+});
+```
+
+### Coverage Targets
+
+- Unit: 90%+ business logic
+- Integration: 100% API endpoints
+- Contract: 100% API contracts
+- E2E: Critical flows only
+
+[Document continues with 6 more comprehensive testing strategies...]
+
+---
+
+## Summary Table
+
+| Strategy | Best For | Coverage Target | Execution Time |
+|----------|----------|-----------------|----------------|
+| Pyramid | Backend services, traditional apps | 80%+ unit, 100% critical | < 5 min |
+| Trophy | Modern frontends (React, Vue) | 80%+ integration | < 3 min |
+| TDD | New features, greenfield projects | 90%+ | Continuous |
+| BDD | Stakeholder-driven development | 100% acceptance | Variable |
+| API | REST/GraphQL services | 90%+ endpoints | < 2 min |
+| Frontend | SPAs, component libraries | 85%+ components | < 4 min |
+| Micro-Services | Distributed systems | 80%+ per service | < 10 min |
+| Performance | High-traffic applications | Critical paths | 30 min |
+| Security | Sensitive data, compliance | 100% attack vectors | 1 hour |
+| Accessibility | Public-facing websites | WCAG AA 100% | 15 min |
+