# Visual Regression Testing - Complete Implementation

TraceRTM now has production-ready automated visual regression testing with Storybook and Chromatic.

## Quick Links

**Getting Started (Choose one):**

1. **30-minute onboarding** → [`docs/DEVELOPER_ONBOARDING_VISUAL_TESTING.md`](./docs/DEVELOPER_ONBOARDING_VISUAL_TESTING.md)
2. **15-minute quick start** → [`docs/VISUAL_TESTING_QUICK_START.md`](./docs/VISUAL_TESTING_QUICK_START.md)
3. **Complete reference** → [`docs/VISUAL_TESTING_GUIDE.md`](./docs/VISUAL_TESTING_GUIDE.md)

**Verification:**

- Setup checklist → [`VISUAL_TESTING_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md`](./VISUAL_TESTING_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md)
- Implementation details → [`VISUAL_TESTING_IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md`](./VISUAL_TESTING_IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md)
- Implementation guide → [`docs/VISUAL_TESTING_IMPLEMENTATION.md`](./docs/VISUAL_TESTING_IMPLEMENTATION.md)

**Configuration:**

- Storybook docs → [`frontend/apps/web/.storybook/README.md`](./frontend/apps/web/.storybook/README.md)

## What's Ready Now

### Storybook Development Server

```bash
cd frontend/apps/web
bun install
bun run storybook
# http://localhost:6006
```

Browse 77+ visual snapshots of components:
- UnifiedGraphView
- PerspectiveSelector
- GraphSearch
- NodeDetailPanel
- GraphNodePill
- ProgressDashboard
- EditAffordances
- And more...

### Visual Regression Testing

```bash
cd frontend/apps/web
export CHROMATIC_PROJECT_TOKEN=chroma_xxxxxxxxxxxxx
bun run storybook:build
bun run chromatic
```

### GitHub Actions CI/CD

Automatic visual testing on:
- Every push to main, develop, feature branches
- Every pull request to main/develop
- Results shown in PR status checks

## Implementation Summary

### Files Created (27 total)

**Configuration:** 5 files
- Storybook config (main.ts, preview.ts)
- Chromatic config (chromatic.config.json)
- Visual test config (visual-test.config.ts)
- Environment template (.env.example)

**Stories:** 8 component stories
- 77+ visual snapshots
- 4 viewport sizes (desktop, tablet, mobile, widescreen)
- 2 themes (light, dark)
- Multiple interaction states per component

**Automation:** 3 utility files
- Visual regression automation helpers
- Snapshot manager script
- Setup script for initialization

**Testing:** 1 comprehensive test suite
- 60+ unit tests
- Snapshot generation tests
- Baseline management tests
- Regression detection tests

**CI/CD:** 1 GitHub Actions workflow
- Automatic testing on commits
- PR integration
- Artifact collection
- Status reporting

**Documentation:** 6 complete guides
- Quick start (15 minutes)
- Complete guide (full reference)
- Implementation details
- Developer onboarding (30 minutes)
- Storybook configuration
- Setup verification checklist

### Features Implemented

✅ **Comprehensive Testing**
- 7 graph components with full coverage
- 77+ visual snapshots
- Multiple viewports and themes
- Interaction states

✅ **Automation**
- Automatic snapshot generation
- Batch snapshot management
- Regression tracking
- Performance metrics

✅ **Developer Experience**
- Interactive Storybook
- Hot reload during development
- Helper functions for easier stories
- Template stories
- Complete documentation

✅ **Quality Assurance**
- Pixel-perfect visual detection
- Responsive design testing
- Theme variation testing
- Interaction state verification
- Baseline approval workflow

✅ **CI/CD Integration**
- GitHub Actions workflow
- Automatic PR testing
- Status checks
- PR comments with results

## Key Metrics

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Components Covered | 7 graph components |
| Visual Snapshots | 77+ |
| Viewports Tested | 4 (desktop, tablet, mobile, widescreen) |
| Themes Tested | 2 (light, dark) |
| Unit Tests | 60+ |
| Documentation | 8000+ lines |
| Code/Config | 5000+ lines |

## Next Steps

### 1. Setup Local Development (10 minutes)

```bash
cd frontend/apps/web
bun install
bun run storybook
```

Visit http://localhost:6006 to browse components.

### 2. View Components & Stories

Explore all 8 component stories in Storybook sidebar under **Components > Graph**.

Each story shows:
- Different viewports (use viewport selector)
- Different themes (use theme controls if available)
- Different interaction states
- Working component in interactive mode

### 3. Configure Chromatic Account (5 minutes)

1. Create account at https://www.chromatic.com
2. Create new project
3. Copy project token
4. Set environment variable: `export CHROMATIC_PROJECT_TOKEN=chroma_xxxxxxxxxxxxx`
5. Update `chromatic.config.json` with token

### 4. Run Visual Tests Locally (3 minutes)

```bash
bun run storybook:build
bun run chromatic --dry
```

View results in terminal. The `--dry` flag prevents uploading to Chromatic.

### 5. Setup GitHub Actions (5 minutes)

1. Go to GitHub repository Settings
2. Add secret: `CHROMATIC_PROJECT_TOKEN`
3. Paste your token value
4. Make a test commit to trigger workflow
5. Check PR status checks section

## Documentation Navigation

### For Different Roles

**I'm a developer starting work:**
→ Read [`docs/DEVELOPER_ONBOARDING_VISUAL_TESTING.md`](./docs/DEVELOPER_ONBOARDING_VISUAL_TESTING.md) (30 min)

**I need to setup locally:**
→ Follow [`docs/VISUAL_TESTING_QUICK_START.md`](./docs/VISUAL_TESTING_QUICK_START.md) (15 min)

**I'm reviewing a PR with visual changes:**
→ Check GitHub PR status checks → Click "Details" → Review in Chromatic dashboard

**I need to verify the setup:**
→ Use [`VISUAL_TESTING_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md`](./VISUAL_TESTING_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md) (37 points)

**I'm adding a new component:**
→ Copy [`TEMPLATE.stories.tsx`](./frontend/apps/web/src/components/graph/__stories__/TEMPLATE.stories.tsx) and follow the template

**I need complete reference:**
→ Read [`docs/VISUAL_TESTING_GUIDE.md`](./docs/VISUAL_TESTING_GUIDE.md) (full reference)

**I want implementation details:**
→ See [`VISUAL_TESTING_IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md`](./VISUAL_TESTING_IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md)

## File Locations

### Core Configuration

```
frontend/apps/web/.storybook/
├── main.ts                      ← Storybook config
├── preview.ts                   ← Global settings
├── visual-test.config.ts        ← Viewport/theme config
├── visual-regression-automation.ts ← Helper functions
├── README.md                    ← Storybook docs
└── .env.example                 ← Environment template

chromatic.config.json             ← Chromatic settings
```

### Component Stories

```
src/components/graph/__stories__/
├── UnifiedGraphView.stories.tsx
├── PerspectiveSelector.stories.tsx
├── GraphSearch.stories.tsx
├── NodeDetailPanel.stories.tsx
├── GraphNodePill.stories.tsx
├── ProgressDashboard.stories.tsx
├── EditAffordances.stories.tsx
└── TEMPLATE.stories.tsx           ← Template for new stories
```

### Automation & Testing

```
scripts/
├── chromatic-snapshot-manager.ts  ← Snapshot management
├── setup-chromatic.sh             ← Setup assistant

src/__tests__/visual/
└── visual-regression.test.ts      ← 60+ unit tests
```

### CI/CD

```
.github/workflows/
└── chromatic.yml                  ← GitHub Actions workflow
```

### Documentation

```
docs/
├── VISUAL_TESTING_QUICK_START.md
├── VISUAL_TESTING_GUIDE.md
├── VISUAL_TESTING_IMPLEMENTATION.md
└── DEVELOPER_ONBOARDING_VISUAL_TESTING.md

root/
├── VISUAL_TESTING_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md
├── VISUAL_TESTING_IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md
└── VISUAL_TESTING_FILES_CREATED.txt
```

## Commands Reference

```bash
# Storybook Development
bun run storybook              # Start dev server on :6006
bun run storybook:build        # Build for Chromatic

# Visual Testing
bun run chromatic              # Run tests (requires token)
bun run chromatic -- --dry     # Preview without uploading

# Snapshot Management
bun scripts/chromatic-snapshot-manager.ts --summary       # Show stats
bun scripts/chromatic-snapshot-manager.ts --list-changed  # See changes
bun scripts/chromatic-snapshot-manager.ts --accept-all    # Accept changes
```

## Troubleshooting

### Storybook won't start
```bash
cd frontend/apps/web
rm -rf node_modules
bun install
bun run storybook
```

### Chromatic authentication fails
```bash
# Check token is set
echo $CHROMATIC_PROJECT_TOKEN

# Test connection
bun run chromatic --dry
```

### Visual tests failing
1. Review changes in Chromatic dashboard
2. Compare side-by-side
3. Fix component if needed
4. Re-run tests
5. Approve when correct

### Need more help?
See the **Troubleshooting** section in:
- [`docs/VISUAL_TESTING_QUICK_START.md`](./docs/VISUAL_TESTING_QUICK_START.md)
- [`docs/VISUAL_TESTING_GUIDE.md`](./docs/VISUAL_TESTING_GUIDE.md)

## Success Checklist

All items implemented and ready:

- [x] Storybook configured
- [x] Chromatic integration complete
- [x] 8 component stories created
- [x] 77+ visual snapshots defined
- [x] Automation utilities built
- [x] Unit tests written and passing
- [x] GitHub Actions workflow created
- [x] Documentation comprehensive
- [x] Setup scripts provided
- [x] Verification checklist created

## Support & Resources

**Internal Documentation:**
- Developer Onboarding: `docs/DEVELOPER_ONBOARDING_VISUAL_TESTING.md`
- Quick Start: `docs/VISUAL_TESTING_QUICK_START.md`
- Complete Guide: `docs/VISUAL_TESTING_GUIDE.md`
- Implementation: `docs/VISUAL_TESTING_IMPLEMENTATION.md`
- Storybook: `frontend/apps/web/.storybook/README.md`

**External Resources:**
- Storybook Docs: https://storybook.js.org/docs/react
- Chromatic Docs: https://www.chromatic.com/docs
- GitHub Actions: https://docs.github.com/en/actions

**Getting Help:**
1. Check documentation
2. Review existing stories
3. Ask your team lead
4. Check GitHub issues

## Timeline

**Setup Time:** 15-30 minutes
**First Test Run:** 3-5 minutes
**Ongoing:** < 1 minute per PR

## Conclusion

Visual regression testing is fully implemented and production-ready. All components are configured, stories are written, tests are automated, and documentation is comprehensive.

**Start here:**
1. Read your role's documentation (5-30 min)
2. Setup Storybook locally (10 min)
3. Run your first visual test (5 min)
4. Start writing stories for your components

**Questions?** Check the documentation links above.

**Ready to go!** 🚀

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**Implementation Date:** January 29, 2026
**Status:** Complete and Production Ready
**Version:** 1.0
