CP_AUTOMATION/CognitivePrism/my-project/docTracks/00_INDEX.md

Data-TestID Attributes Documentation Index

📋 Overview

This documentation folder contains complete, world-class reference materials for implementing data-testid attributes for Selenium automation testing in the Cognitive Prism Assessment UI.

Purpose: These documents serve as the single source of truth for all automation locator requirements, patterns, and implementation guidelines. They are designed to survive code changes and provide clear guidance for any future UI implementations.

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📚 Documentation Structure

1. CODE_EVIDENCE_STATUS.md ⭐ PRIMARY

• Purpose: Code-verified current state (grep-based, no assumptions)
• Contents:
  • What actually exists in code (verified by grep)
  • What's required (based on automation tests)
  • Missing attributes inventory
  • Verification commands
• Use When: Need real-time status based on actual code
• Updated: Run grep commands to verify anytime

2. PATTERN_RULES.md ⭐ ESSENTIAL

• Purpose: Universal pattern rules that survive code changes
• Contents:
  • Naming convention rules (double underscore pattern)
  • Dynamic attribute patterns
  • Scope definitions
  • Pattern verification regex
• Use When: Implementing new attributes or verifying existing ones
• Note: These rules are universal and apply to ALL implementations

3. VERIFICATION_SCRIPT.md ⭐ VERIFICATION

• Purpose: Automated verification methods (code-based, not DOM-based)
• Contents:
  • Grep commands for verification
  • Python verification script
  • CI/CD integration
  • Expected results
• Use When: Verifying implementation status or setting up automation
• Note: All verification is code-based, not DOM-based

4. ATTRIBUTE_VERIFICATION_REPORT.md ⭐ COMPLETE VERIFICATION

• Purpose: Line-by-line manual verification of all attributes in StudentProfileEditor.jsx
• Contents:
  • Complete list of all 61 static attributes with exact line numbers
  • Verification status for each attribute (✅ PRESENT / ❌ MISSING)
  • Dynamic attribute generation verification
  • Summary statistics
  • Missing attributes analysis (with reasons)
• Use When: Need detailed confirmation of what attributes exist and where
• Verification Method: Manual line-by-line code analysis (not grep)
• Status: ✅ Complete - All required attributes verified present

5. CODE_EVIDENCE_ATTRIBUTE_COUNT.md ⭐ COUNT VERIFICATION

• Purpose: Code-evidence based count of all required attributes
• Contents:
  • Actual count from source code (no documentation dependencies)
  • Breakdown by component
  • Static vs dynamic attribute counts
• Use When: Need accurate count verification
• Status: ✅ Complete

6. MANDATORY_RESET_VERIFICATION.md ⭐ COMPONENT VERIFICATION

• Purpose: Verification report for MandatoryPasswordResetModal.jsx
• Contents:
  • All 15 attributes with line numbers
  • Required vs optional breakdown
  • Verification status
• Use When: Need verification for password reset modal
• Status: ✅ Complete

7. IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY_FOR_AUTOMATION_TEAM.md ⭐ SEND TO AUTOMATION TEAM

• Purpose: Complete implementation summary for Automation Team
• Contents:
  • Executive summary of both components
  • Complete attribute lists with line numbers
  • Verification statistics
  • Pattern compliance confirmation
  • Ready-for-testing confirmation
• Use When: Sending to Automation Team - This is the document to share
• Status: ✅ Complete - Ready to send

8. HONEST_STATUS_REPORT.md ⚠️ ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS

• Purpose: Honest assessment of the mistake and corrective action
• Contents:
  • Root cause: Wrong component was modified initially
  • Corrective action plan
  • Code evidence verification
• Use When: Understanding what went wrong and how it was fixed
• Status: ✅ Complete

9. BROWSER_VERIFICATION_SCRIPT.md 🔍 BROWSER TESTING

• Purpose: Complete browser DevTools verification script
• Contents:
  • JavaScript script for console verification
  • Testing instructions for dynamic attributes
  • Expected results and checklist
• Use When: Verifying attributes in browser DevTools
• Status: ✅ Complete - Ready to use

10. FINAL_IMPLEMENTATION_STATUS.md ✅ FINAL STATUS

• Purpose: Complete implementation status report
• Contents:
  • All 62 static attributes with line numbers
  • Dynamic attribute patterns
  • Requirements compliance
  • Verification status
• Use When: Final status confirmation
• Status: ✅ Complete

11. AUTOMATION_TEAM_CLAIMS_VERIFICATION.md 🔍 CLAIMS VERIFICATION

• Purpose: Verify Automation Team's claims against source code
• Contents:
  • Line-by-line code verification
  • Explanation of conditional rendering
  • Why attributes weren't seen in DOM
  • Recommendations for proper testing
• Use When: Responding to Automation Team's verification report
• Status: ✅ Complete - All claims verified

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🎯 Quick Reference

Pattern Format

{scope}__{element_name}

Examples:

• student_login__form
• profile_editor__first_name_input
• assessment_card__{assignmentId}__action

Key Rules

1. Double underscore (__) separates scope from element name
2. Single underscore (_) within element names for readability
3. Lowercase snake_case for all identifiers
4. Dynamic parts use {variable} notation in documentation

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📊 Status Summary

Document	Status	Verification Method
Code Evidence Status	✅ Complete	grep -r "data-testid" src/
Pattern Rules	✅ Complete	Pattern-based (universal)
Verification Script	✅ Complete	Code-based verification
Attribute Verification Report	✅ Complete	Line-by-line manual analysis
Code Evidence Attribute Count	✅ Complete	Code-based count
Mandatory Reset Verification	✅ Complete	Component verification
Implementation Summary	✅ Complete	Send to Automation Team
Honest Status Report	✅ Complete	Root cause analysis
Browser Verification Script	✅ Complete	DevTools testing
Final Implementation Status	✅ Complete	Final status report
Automation Team Claims Verification	✅ Complete	Claims verification

Total Documents: 11

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🔄 How to Use This Documentation

⚠️ CRITICAL: Code-Evidence First Approach

ALWAYS verify against actual code, not documentation.

For New Implementations

1. Verify current state: Run grep -r "data-testid" src/ (see CODE_EVIDENCE_STATUS.md)
2. Follow patterns: Use PATTERN_RULES.md for naming rules
3. Verify after changes: Run verification commands from VERIFICATION_SCRIPT.md

For Code Updates/Refactoring

1. Check current code: grep -rn "data-testid" src/path/to/file.jsx
2. Follow patterns: Ensure compliance with PATTERN_RULES.md
3. Re-verify: Run verification script after changes

For Verification/Auditing

1. Get real-time status: grep -r "data-testid" src/ | wc -l
2. Check specific scope: grep -r "scope_name__" src/ | wc -l
3. Verify patterns: Use regex from PATTERN_RULES.md

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⚠️ Important Notes

1. Code-Evidence Only: Documentation is based on actual code verification (grep), not assumptions
2. Zero Tolerance Policy: All attributes must follow exact patterns documented here
3. Real-Time Verification: Always verify against code, not documentation
4. Future-Proof Patterns: Rules are universal and survive code changes
5. Automation-First: All patterns prioritize automation test reliability

🎯 Quick Verification

# Get current status (run this anytime)
grep -r "data-testid" cognitive-prism-assesment-ui/src/ | wc -l

# See all existing attributes
grep -rn "data-testid" cognitive-prism-assesment-ui/src/

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Document Version: 1.0
Created: 2025-01-15
Maintained By: Automation Team
Last Review: 2025-01-15