QA & Testing
Objective: To perform a rigorous, multi-layered "Stress Test" of the site to ensure 100% functional integrity, high-speed performance, and legal accessibility compliance.
Step 1: Functional "User Journey" Stress Test
Action: Lead Dev executes a full end-to-end audit of all conversion paths.
Task:
If E-commerce: Place a real order using a test payment method. Verify that stock levels deduct, tax is calculated correctly, and order confirmation emails are received.
Id Service-Based: Submit every form on the site. Verify that the data maps correctly to the Odoo CRM/Shopify customer list and triggers the correct "Thank You" page/workflow.
Test every button, link, and accordion to ensure there are zero "dead ends."
Step 2: Responsive & Cross-Browser Audit
Action: Designer and Lead Dev perform a visual consistency check across multiple environments.
Task:
Test on the "Big Three" browsers: Chrome, Safari, and Edge.
Test on actual mobile devices (iOS and Android). Verify that the "Trust Layer" doesn't break, text is readable, and touch-targets are thumb-friendly.
If an element shifts or overlaps on mobile that wasn't in the Adobe XD design, Frontedn Dev must fix the CSS before moving to Step 3.
Step 3: Performance & Core Web Vitals Optimization
Action: Lead Dev runs the site through Google PageSpeed Insights and GTMetrix.
Task:
Target a 90+ Score on Desktop and 70+ on Mobile.
Frontend Dev optimizes any remaining "heavy" images (converting to WebP) and Mat minifies CSS/JS or defers non-critical scripts to ensure rapid "Time to First Byte."
Step 4: ADA & Accessibility Verification
Action: Lead Dev performs a compliance scan using online website accessibility scanners.
Task: Ensure 100% pass on WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
Checklist:
All images have descriptive Alt-Text.
Color contrast ratios meet legal requirements.
The site is navigable via keyboard (no "keyboard traps").
All form fields have associated labels.
Step 5: Final Handover
Action: Lead Dev performs a final "Pixel vs. Code" comparison to the Adobe XD prototype.
Outcome: MD reviews the product. If it meets the "Architect's Standard," project moves the Odoo task to Phase 06: Deployment.