# Documentation Testing & Quality Assurance Checklist

**Last Updated**: October 17, 2025
**Purpose**: Comprehensive verification that all documentation is accurate, complete, and user-friendly.

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## 📋 Testing Overview

This checklist ensures FraiseQL documentation meets production quality standards. Run these checks before releases and after major documentation changes.

### **Automated Checks** (Run via CI)
- ✅ Link validation (internal/external)
- ✅ Code syntax validation
- ✅ File existence verification
- ✅ Terminology consistency

### **Manual Checks** (Human verification required)
- ✅ Code example execution
- ✅ Installation path testing
- ✅ New user onboarding flow
- ✅ Content accuracy review

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## 🔗 Link Validation

### **Internal Links** (Relative paths)
- [ ] All `../` and `./` links resolve to existing files
- [ ] Section anchors (`#section-name`) exist in target files
- [ ] Navigation breadcrumbs work correctly
- [ ] Cross-references between docs are accurate

### **External Links** (HTTP/HTTPS)
- [ ] GitHub repository links are valid
- [ ] Documentation site links work
- [ ] Package registry links (PyPI) are current
- [ ] External tool documentation links are accessible

### **File References**
- [ ] All referenced files exist (`README.md`, `pyproject.toml`, etc.)
- [ ] Code imports resolve correctly
- [ ] Example file paths are accurate
- [ ] Image/diagram references exist

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## 📝 Content Accuracy

### **Version Information**
- [ ] Current version numbers are correct (pyproject.toml matches README)
- [ ] Version status descriptions are accurate
- [ ] Compatibility requirements are up-to-date
- [ ] Deprecation notices are current

### **Code Examples**
- [ ] All code blocks have correct syntax highlighting
- [ ] Import statements are valid
- [ ] Function calls match current API
- [ ] Variable names are consistent
- [ ] Error handling examples are realistic

### **Installation Instructions**
- [ ] Package names are correct
- [ ] Version constraints are appropriate
- [ ] System requirements are accurate
- [ ] Platform-specific instructions work

### **Configuration Examples**
- [ ] All config options exist in code
- [ ] Default values are correct
- [ ] Environment variable names match
- [ ] JSON/YAML syntax is valid

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## 🚀 Code Example Testing

### **Quickstart Examples**
- [ ] `fraiseql init` creates working project
- [ ] Generated code runs without errors
- [ ] Database setup works as documented
- [ ] GraphQL queries execute successfully

### **Tutorial Examples**
- [ ] All tutorial steps produce expected results
- [ ] Intermediate files are correct
- [ ] Error recovery instructions work
- [ ] Final applications are functional

### **Production Examples**
- [ ] Enterprise examples deploy successfully
- [ ] Performance benchmarks are reproducible
- [ ] Security configurations work
- [ ] Monitoring integrations function

### **API Examples**
- [ ] All documented methods exist
- [ ] Parameter types are correct
- [ ] Return values match documentation
- [ ] Error conditions are handled

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## 🏗️ Installation Path Testing

### **Basic Installation**
- [ ] `pip install fraiseql` works
- [ ] All dependencies install correctly
- [ ] Import statements work
- [ ] Basic functionality available

### **Enterprise Installation**
- [ ] `pip install fraiseql[enterprise]` succeeds
- [ ] Optional dependencies install
- [ ] Enterprise features are available
- [ ] Performance optimizations active

### **Development Installation**
- [ ] `pip install -e .[dev]` works
- [ ] Development tools available
- [ ] Testing framework configured
- [ ] Code quality tools functional

### **Platform Testing**
- [ ] Linux installation works
- [ ] macOS installation works
- [ ] Windows installation works (if supported)
- [ ] Docker container builds successfully

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## 👤 New User Onboarding Test

### **Beginner Path** (< 30 minutes)
1. [ ] Start from main README.md
2. [ ] Follow "Is this for me?" guidance
3. [ ] Complete quickstart successfully
4. [ ] Execute first GraphQL query
5. [ ] Verify working API

**Time Target**: < 30 minutes from start to working API

### **Production Path** (< 60 minutes)
1. [ ] Start from main README.md
2. [ ] Choose production path
3. [ ] Install enterprise version
4. [ ] Deploy example application
5. [ ] Verify performance metrics

**Time Target**: < 60 minutes to production deployment

### **Contributor Path** (< 45 minutes)
1. [ ] Start from main README.md
2. [ ] Follow contributor guidance
3. [ ] Set up development environment
4. [ ] Run test suite successfully
5. [ ] Make first code change

**Time Target**: < 45 minutes to contributing

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## 🔍 Content Quality Checks

### **Consistency**
- [ ] Terminology is standardized (e.g., "FraiseQL" vs "fraiseql")
- [ ] Code style is consistent across examples
- [ ] Naming conventions are followed
- [ ] Voice/tone is appropriate for audience

### **Completeness**
- [ ] All features are documented
- [ ] Prerequisites are clearly stated
- [ ] Troubleshooting sections exist
- [ ] Related topics are cross-referenced

### **Clarity**
- [ ] Instructions are step-by-step
- [ ] Concepts are explained before use
- [ ] Error messages are anticipated
- [ ] Examples include expected output

### **Currency**
- [ ] All version numbers are current
- [ ] API changes are reflected
- [ ] Best practices are up-to-date
- [ ] Security recommendations current

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## 🧪 Automated Validation Scripts

### **Link Checker**
```bash
# Run link validation
./scripts/validate-docs.sh --links

# Check specific file
./scripts/validate-docs.sh --file docs/quickstart.md
```

### **Code Example Tester**
```bash
# Test all examples
./scripts/validate-docs.sh --examples

# Test specific example
./scripts/validate-docs.sh --example quickstart
```

### **Installation Verifier**
```bash
# Test all install paths
./scripts/validate-docs.sh --install

# Test specific platform
./scripts/validate-docs.sh --install --platform linux
```

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## 📊 Quality Metrics

### **Quantitative Metrics**
- **Link Health**: 100% of internal links working
- **Code Coverage**: 100% of examples tested
- **Installation Success**: 100% of documented paths working
- **User Success Rate**: > 95% complete onboarding successfully

### **Qualitative Metrics**
- **Readability**: Content understandable by target audience
- **Accuracy**: No factual errors or contradictions
- **Completeness**: All necessary information provided
- **Usability**: Users can achieve goals efficiently

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## 🚨 Common Issues & Fixes

### **Dead Links**
- **Symptom**: 404 errors or broken navigation
- **Fix**: Update file paths, check file existence
- **Prevention**: Run link checker before commits

### **Outdated Examples**
- **Symptom**: Code fails to execute
- **Fix**: Update to current API, test execution
- **Prevention**: Test examples after API changes

### **Missing Prerequisites**
- **Symptom**: Users can't follow instructions
- **Fix**: Add clear prerequisites section
- **Prevention**: Include prerequisites in all guides

### **Version Inconsistencies**
- **Symptom**: Conflicting version information
- **Fix**: Centralize version data, update all references
- **Prevention**: Single source of truth for versions

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## 📈 Continuous Quality

### **Pre-Commit Checks**
- Run link validation on changed files
- Syntax check code examples
- Verify file references exist

### **CI/CD Integration**
- Automated testing on pull requests
- Documentation validation in releases
- Performance regression detection

### **Regular Audits**
- Monthly documentation review
- User feedback integration
- Competitive analysis updates

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## ✅ Final Verification Checklist

- [ ] All automated checks pass
- [ ] Manual testing completed
- [ ] New user onboarding successful
- [ ] Cross-team review completed
- [ ] Performance benchmarks current
- [ ] Security review passed
- [ ] Accessibility standards met

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