WordPress / WordPress/phpunit-test-runner

Add an architecture for hosts to opt-in to automated testing of plugins

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Description

This ticket is to discuss the inclusion of a way to allow hosts to opt-in to automated testing of plugins, in addition to WordPress.

The current stated goal of the test runner is to Run WordPress automated tests on a diverse set of hosting environments to better ensure the quality of the WordPress project.

  • Should we extend this to include automated tests from plugins?
  • If yes, what would be the best way to allow plugins to list themselves, and for hosts to opt-in?
    Discussion, ideas, and PRs/proof of concept really appreciated.

Created following a discussion on Slack started by @jdevalk.

During the discussion, @jdevalk linked to the WordPress SEO tests as one example of a plugin that has automated tests that could be included.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the phpunit-test-runner repository and the current test-runner goal linked in the issue, then examine the WordPress SEO tests as the named example. A useful outcome would be a decided design or proof of concept covering plugin listing and host opt-in, since the issue currently asks for discussion rather than specifying an implementation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
testing-qa
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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