User Story

As an OpenShift developer, I want pre-merge testing for NLB Security Groups Tech Preview feature so that we can catch regressions and issues before they reach the main branch and impact the feature.

Description

Implement pre-merge testing for NLB Security Groups feature to ensure code changes don't introduce regressions in the Tech Preview functionality.

Acceptance Criteria

Pre-merge Test Implementation

• [ ] Core NLB Security Groups functionality tested in pre-merge pipeline
• [ ] Configuration validation and error handling tests
• [ ] Integration tests for installer and runtime components
• [ ] Feature gate functionality testing in pre-merge scenarios
• [ ] Basic deployment scenario testing with Security Groups enabled

Test Optimization

• [ ] Test execution time optimized for developer workflow
• [ ] Mock and stub implementations for faster testing where appropriate
• [ ] Parallel test execution for improved performance
• [ ] Test selection based on code change impact analysis
• [ ] Focus on high-value scenarios for pre-merge validation

Integration with Development Workflow

• [ ] NLB Security Groups tests integrated into PR validation process
• [ ] Test failures block merging of related changes
• [ ] Clear feedback provided to developers on test failures
• [ ] Test selection logic considers affected components and code paths
• [ ] Retry mechanisms for transient failures in AWS environments

Test Coverage Strategy

• [ ] Cover critical path functionality for NLB Security Groups
• [ ] Test configuration parsing and validation logic
• [ ] Validate integration points with installer and ingress components
• [ ] Test error handling and edge cases
• [ ] Cover backwards compatibility during feature development

Developer Experience

• [ ] Fast feedback on NLB Security Groups related changes
• [ ] Clear documentation for running tests locally
• [ ] Debugging guidance for test failures and issues
• [ ] Minimal false positive rate for reliable developer experience
• [ ] Resource optimization for sustainable pre-merge testing

AWS Environment Management

• [ ] Efficient use of AWS test resources for pre-merge testing
• [ ] Proper cleanup and resource management for pre-merge tests
• [ ] Integration with existing AWS testing infrastructure
• [ ] Cost optimization for pre-merge AWS resource usage
• [ ] Monitoring for pre-merge test environment health

Definition of Done

• Pre-merge testing covers critical NLB Security Groups functionality
• Tests provide timely feedback without blocking developer productivity
• Integration with PR workflow is seamless and reliable
• Test execution is optimized for performance and resource usage