orchestrating-test-workflows

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name: orchestrating-test-workflows description: | This skill enables Claude to orchestrate complex test workflows using the test-orchestrator plugin. It allows Claude to define test execution graphs with dependencies, execute tests in parallel, and intelligently select tests to run based on code changes. Use this skill when a user requests test orchestration, dependency management for tests, parallel test execution, smart test selection, or CI/CD integration for testing. Trigger terms include "orchestrate tests", "test workflow", "parallel testing", "smart test selection", "test dependencies", and "/orchestrate".

Overview

This skill empowers Claude to manage and execute complex test suites efficiently. It leverages the test-orchestrator plugin to handle test dependencies, parallel execution, and intelligent test selection, resulting in faster and more reliable testing processes.

How It Works

1. Workflow Definition: Claude uses the plugin to define the test workflow, specifying dependencies between tests.
2. Parallelization: The plugin identifies independent tests and executes them in parallel to reduce overall execution time.
3. Smart Selection: Based on code changes, the plugin selects only the affected tests to run, minimizing unnecessary execution.

When to Use This Skill

This skill activates when you need to:

• Optimize test execution time.
• Manage dependencies between tests.
• Run only relevant tests after code changes.

Examples

Example 1: Optimizing Regression Testing

User request: "Orchestrate the regression tests for the user authentication module after the recent code changes."

The skill will:

1. Use the test-orchestrator plugin to identify the tests affected by the changes in the user authentication module.
2. Execute those tests in parallel, respecting any dependencies.

Example 2: Setting up a CI/CD Pipeline

User request: "Set up a test workflow for the CI/CD pipeline that runs unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests with appropriate dependencies."

The skill will:

1. Define a test workflow using the test-orchestrator plugin, specifying the order and dependencies between the different test suites (unit, integration, end-to-end).
2. Configure the pipeline to trigger the orchestrated test execution upon code commits.

Best Practices

• Dependency Mapping: Clearly define dependencies between tests to ensure correct execution order.
• Granularity: Break down large test suites into smaller, more manageable units for better parallelization.
• Change Tracking: Integrate the test-orchestrator with version control to accurately identify affected tests.

Integration

This skill integrates with the test-orchestrator plugin and can be incorporated into CI/CD pipelines. It can also be used in conjunction with other code analysis tools to further refine test selection.