Playground Testing Checklist

Playground Testing Checklist

Manual Testing Steps

1. Basic Site Load

  • Site loads at http://localhost:4000
  • No JavaScript errors in console
  • Playground section is visible
  • All 9 playground items are present

2. Magic 8-Ball Test

  • Click the Magic 8-Ball
  • Animation plays (shake effect)
  • Answer appears after ~1 second
  • Answer text makes sense (developer wisdom)

3. Color Symphony Test

  • Colored notes are visible
  • Click different notes
  • Audio plays (if supported)
  • Visual feedback on click
  • Different notes produce different sounds

4. Gravity Simulator Test

  • Canvas is visible
  • Initial planets/objects are present
  • Click on canvas to add new objects
  • Objects move/animate with physics
  • Objects interact with each other

5. Emoji Rain Test

  • Emoji selector buttons are visible
  • Click different emoji buttons
  • Rain effect starts
  • Different emojis fall from top
  • Rain can be stopped/changed

6. DNA Helix Test

  • DNA structure is visible and rotating
  • Rainbow button is present
  • Click rainbow button
  • Colors change to rainbow effect
  • Animation continues smoothly

7. Fireworks Test

  • Canvas area is visible
  • Click anywhere on canvas
  • Firework explosion occurs at click point
  • Particles spread out realistically
  • Multiple clicks create multiple fireworks

8. Shape Shifter Test

  • Initial shape is visible
  • Shape control buttons are present
  • Click different shape buttons
  • Shape morphs smoothly between forms
  • All shapes (circle, square, triangle, star) work

9. Wave Generator Test

  • Wave canvas is visible
  • Control buttons are present
  • Wave animation plays by default
  • Frequency/amplitude controls work
  • Wave responds to mouse movement

10. Text Glitcher Test

  • Text element is visible
  • Preset text buttons are present
  • Click different text options
  • Glitch effect plays
  • Text changes and glitches correctly

Browser Console Tests

Run the comprehensive test script in browser console:

// Copy and paste the content of test-playground.js into browser console

Performance Tests

  • Animations are smooth (60fps)
  • No memory leaks during extended use
  • Mobile responsiveness works
  • Touch events work on mobile devices

Audio Tests (if supported)

  • Audio context works
  • No audio errors in console
  • Volume is appropriate
  • Audio doesn’t block other page functionality

Error Checking

  • No JavaScript errors in console
  • No 404 errors for assets
  • No CSS errors
  • All images/icons load correctly

Cross-Browser Testing

  • Chrome/Chromium
  • Firefox
  • Safari (if on macOS)
  • Mobile browsers

Accessibility Testing

  • All interactive elements are keyboard accessible
  • Proper ARIA labels where needed
  • Color contrast is sufficient
  • No flashing content that could trigger seizures