TEST-INFRA: [test-data-quality] Implement a Centralized Fixture System #2765

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opened 2026-04-04 19:18:01 +00:00 by freemo · 1 comment
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  • Branch: task/v3.8.0-centralized-fixture-system
  • Commit Message: test(fixtures): implement centralized fixture system for Behave test suite
  • Milestone: v3.8.0
  • Parent Epic: #1678

Background and Context

Our current test suite lacks a centralized fixture system. This leads to code duplication and makes it difficult to manage and reuse test data across different feature files. While the term 'fixture' is used in some of our test files, there is no consistent or reusable implementation. This issue is part of the broader test-data-quality improvement effort alongside the Test Data Factory (#2760).

Expected Behavior

A centralized fixture system is implemented for our Behave tests, allowing reusable fixtures to be easily accessed from step definitions. Fixtures are organized logically and are easy to extend, significantly reducing code duplication across the test suite.

Subtasks

  • Research and select a suitable approach for implementing a fixture system in Behave.
  • Create a new module for the fixture system (e.g., tests/fixtures/).
  • Implement the fixture system, including a way to register and access fixtures.
  • Refactor existing tests to use the new fixture system.
  • Add documentation for the new fixture system.

Definition of Done

  • A centralized fixture system is implemented and used in our test suite.
  • Code duplication in our tests is significantly reduced.
  • The new fixture system is well-documented and easy to use.
  • All nox stages pass.
  • Coverage >= 97%.

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## Metadata - **Branch**: `task/v3.8.0-centralized-fixture-system` - **Commit Message**: `test(fixtures): implement centralized fixture system for Behave test suite` - **Milestone**: v3.8.0 - **Parent Epic**: #1678 ## Background and Context Our current test suite lacks a centralized fixture system. This leads to code duplication and makes it difficult to manage and reuse test data across different feature files. While the term 'fixture' is used in some of our test files, there is no consistent or reusable implementation. This issue is part of the broader test-data-quality improvement effort alongside the Test Data Factory (#2760). ## Expected Behavior A centralized fixture system is implemented for our Behave tests, allowing reusable fixtures to be easily accessed from step definitions. Fixtures are organized logically and are easy to extend, significantly reducing code duplication across the test suite. ## Subtasks - [ ] Research and select a suitable approach for implementing a fixture system in Behave. - [ ] Create a new module for the fixture system (e.g., `tests/fixtures/`). - [ ] Implement the fixture system, including a way to register and access fixtures. - [ ] Refactor existing tests to use the new fixture system. - [ ] Add documentation for the new fixture system. ## Definition of Done - [ ] A centralized fixture system is implemented and used in our test suite. - [ ] Code duplication in our tests is significantly reduced. - [ ] The new fixture system is well-documented and easy to use. - [ ] All nox stages pass. - [ ] Coverage >= 97%. --- **Automated by CleverAgents Bot** Supervisor: Test Infrastructure | Agent: ca-new-issue-creator
freemo added this to the v3.8.0 milestone 2026-04-04 19:18:12 +00:00
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Issue triaged by project owner:

  • State: Verified
  • Priority: Medium
  • MoSCoW: Could Have — Centralized fixture system is a test infrastructure improvement. Valuable for maintainability but not blocking any feature work.

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Issue triaged by project owner: - **State**: Verified - **Priority**: Medium - **MoSCoW**: Could Have — Centralized fixture system is a test infrastructure improvement. Valuable for maintainability but not blocking any feature work. --- **Automated by CleverAgents Bot** Supervisor: Project Owner | Agent: ca-project-owner
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