wpa-superstar-plugin/TESTING.md

WP Allstars Plugin Testing Guide

This document provides testing checklist for the WP Allstars Plugin to ensure stability and functionality.

General Testing Guidelines

1. Test each feature in isolation before testing integrated functionality
2. Test on multiple WordPress versions (5.8+)
3. Test with different themes activated
4. Test with and without other plugins activated
5. Test on different screen sizes (desktop, tablet, mobile)

Feature-Specific Testing

Multisite Category

• Verify "Multisite" category appears in plugin list filters
• Verify plugins in the multisite category appear when the filter is selected
• Verify network-plugin-auditor appears in multisite category
• Test installation of network-plugin-auditor via the plugin interface

Sync Guard

• Create a .syncing file in the plugin root directory
• Verify plugin displays "syncing" notice instead of loading
• Remove .syncing file
• Verify plugin loads normally after removing .syncing file

Admin Colors Feature

• Verify Admin Colors toggle appears in settings
• Toggle the admin colors option to "Modern"
• Verify admin UI updates with modern colors
• Toggle back to "Default"
• Verify admin UI returns to default colors
• Test color switching on different pages of the admin
• Verify setting is saved when toggling

Basic Admin UI Enhancements

• Verify basic UI components are properly styled (buttons, forms, etc.)
• Test responsive behavior on different screen sizes
• Verify card components display properly with headers and footers
• Test accordion functionality (expand/collapse)
• Verify notification components display properly with different types (success, error, warning)
• Test dismissible notifications
• Verify that UI components are properly styled across different WordPress admin pages
• Test keyboard accessibility for interactive components

Integration Testing

• Verify all features work together without conflicts
• Test performance impact with all features enabled
• Verify plugin loads without errors on plugin activation
• Test deactivation and reactivation

Browser Compatibility

Test on the following browsers:

• Chrome (latest)
• Firefox (latest)
• Safari (latest)
• Edge (latest)

Performance Testing

• Measure page load time before and after enabling the plugin
• Check for any JavaScript errors in browser console
• Verify CSS is properly cached
• Ensure assets are properly minified

Version Upgrade Testing

When testing a new version:

• Test upgrading from previous version
• Verify settings are preserved during upgrade
• Check for any deprecation warnings or errors

Security Testing

• Verify all admin pages are properly secured
• Check for proper escaping of output
• Verify nonce checks on form submissions
• Test with user roles other than administrator

Final Pre-Release Checklist

• All tests passed on multiple environments
• Version numbers updated in all files
• Changelog updated
• Documentation reflects new features
• All scripts and styles properly enqueued

Regression Testing

After implementing new features, perform regression testing on previously implemented features to ensure they still function correctly.

Pre-Merge Testing Checklist

Basic Functionality Tests

• Plugin activates without errors
• Plugin deactivates without errors
• Admin menu appears correctly
• All submenu items load without errors
• Settings can be saved without errors
• Plugin works with WordPress debug mode enabled

Feature-Specific Tests

Each new feature should have its own testing checklist added here.

Multisite Category Feature

• "Multisite" category appears in the correct location in the UI
• Network Plugin Auditor appears in the Multisite category
• Category filter works when clicked
• Plugin can be installed from the category

Sync Guard Feature

• Plugin doesn't load when .syncing file is present
• .syncing file is created during sync operations
• .syncing file is removed after sync completes
• User is notified when plugin is in sync mode

Compatibility Tests

• Plugin works with latest WordPress version
• Plugin works with PHP 7.4+
• Plugin works with common themes (Twenty Twenty-Three, Kadence)
• Plugin co-exists with other popular plugins without conflicts

Browser Compatibility

• UI works correctly in Chrome
• UI works correctly in Firefox
• UI works correctly in Safari
• UI works correctly in Edge

Mobile Responsiveness

• Admin interface is usable on mobile devices
• No layout issues on small screens

Testing Process

1. Create a clean WordPress installation for testing
2. Install and activate the plugin
3. Enable WordPress debug mode (WP_DEBUG = true)
4. Complete all tests in the checklist
5. Document any issues found
6. Fix issues and retest
7. Only mark as [STABLE] when all tests pass

Continuous Integration

For future implementation:

• Automated unit tests
• Integration tests
• End-to-end tests
• Code quality checks