Engineering
Automated Testing
Automated tests ensure PaperFox reliability and quality
PaperFox maintains a comprehensive automated test suite to ensure reliability and catch issues before they reach production.
Test Coverage
| Type | Tests | Duration | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Tests | 500+ | ~10 seconds | Utilities, permissions, business logic |
| E2E Tests | 200+ | ~40 minutes | Full user workflows |
| Total | 700+ | ~40 minutes | Full stack |
What This Means
- Reliable releases: Every code change is validated against 700+ tests before deployment
- Rapid iteration: Unit tests run in seconds, enabling fast development cycles
- User journey coverage: E2E tests simulate real users performing actual workflows
- Regression prevention: Automated checks catch bugs before they affect users
Unit Tests
Fast, focused tests covering core functionality:
- Utilities - Date/time handling, string manipulation, file operations
- Permissions - Role-based access control validation
- Business Logic - Phase management, decision handling, notifications
- Data Validation - Country codes, email formats, form schemas
E2E Tests
Browser-based tests simulating complete user workflows:
- Authentication - Sign in, sign up, password reset
- Submissions - Paper submission, file uploads, revisions
- Reviews - Assignment, submission, delegation
- Conference Management - Track setup, deadlines, notifications
- Website Builder - Page creation, content editing
- Program Builder - Sessions, schedule management
- Registration - Ticket purchase, payment processing
- Forum - Thread creation, moderation
- Support System - Ticket creation, replies, status changes
CI/CD Integration
Every pull request automatically runs:
- TypeScript compilation
- ESLint code quality checks
- Full unit test suite
Code cannot merge without all tests passing.
Testing Tools
- Vitest - Unit testing with instant feedback
- Playwright - Cross-browser E2E automation
- GitHub Actions - Continuous integration pipeline