gh-omkamal-pypict-claude-skill/CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[Unreleased]

Planned

• Additional real-world examples (e-commerce, API testing, mobile apps)
• Enhanced PICT syntax reference documentation
• Improved helper scripts for PICT model generation
• Integration with test management tools
• Support for higher-order combinatorial testing (3-way, 4-way)

[1.0.2] - 2025-10-19

Added

• Automotive Gearbox Control System example - Advanced PICT example for safety-critical systems
• examples/gearbox-specification.md - Comprehensive 10-section specification (3,600+ words)
  • System components (sensors, actuators, controls)
  • Operating modes (Manual, Sport, Eco)
  • Functional requirements and safety features
  • Error handling and fault tolerance
  • Performance, environmental, and integration requirements
• examples/gearbox-test-plan.md - Complete PICT test plan
  • 12 parameters with complex interdependencies
  • 14 business rules and safety constraints
  • 40 test cases from ~159 billion combinations (99.999999975% reduction)
  • Expected outputs with detailed system responses
  • Priority-based execution plan, coverage analysis, traceability matrix
  • Risk assessment for safety-critical scenarios

Changed

• Updated examples/README.md with gearbox example section
• Added advanced constraint modeling patterns documentation
• Expanded learning points with multi-mode testing and fault injection examples

Documentation

• Comprehensive gearbox specification covering all aspects of transmission control
• Detailed test plan demonstrating advanced PICT usage
• Learning material for complex parameter interactions and safety constraints

[1.0.1] - 2025-10-19

Added

• Claude Code Plugin Marketplace support - Users can now install via /plugin commands
• .claude-plugin/marketplace.json - Marketplace catalog for plugin discovery
• .claude-plugin/plugin.json - Complete plugin metadata with keywords and repository info
• Plugin installation as Method 1 in README.md (easiest installation method)

Changed

• Updated README.md with plugin marketplace installation instructions
• Renumbered installation methods (now 5 methods: marketplace, git clone, submodule, minimal zip, full zip)
• Updated author information: Omar Kamal Hosney omar.wasat@gmail.com

Improved

• Easier installation process via plugin marketplace
• Automated updates when using plugin marketplace
• Better discoverability through Claude Code's plugin system

[1.0.0] - 2025-10-19

Added

• Initial release of PICT Test Designer skill
• Core functionality for test case design using PICT methodology
• Comprehensive ATM system testing example
• Installation guide for Claude Code CLI and Desktop
• MIT License with proper attributions
• Contributing guidelines
• Documentation structure (README, SKILL.md, examples)
• GitHub Actions CI workflow
• Example directory with ATM specification and test plan
• Minimal installation package (9.3 KB) with essential files only
• GitHub Release v1.0.0 with downloadable assets
• Multiple installation methods (git clone, submodule, minimal ZIP, full ZIP)

Features

• Automated parameter identification from requirements
• PICT model generation with constraints
• Expected output determination
• Pairwise test case generation
• Support for multiple testing domains
• Comprehensive documentation and examples
• 80-99% test case reduction while maintaining coverage

Fixed

• Corrected installation instructions (removed non-existent CLI commands)
• Updated to use proper manual installation via .claude/skills/ directory
• Removed CLAUDE.md from version control (now user-specific)

Documentation

• README.md: Corrected installation methods with 4 options
• QUICKSTART.md: Updated with accurate installation steps
• releases/README.md: Guide for using minimal package
• README-INSTALL.txt: User-friendly guide included in minimal ZIP

Credits

• Built on Microsoft PICT
• Uses pypict Python bindings by Kenichi Maehashi
• Designed for Claude AI by Anthropic

Version History

Versioning Scheme

• Major version (X.0.0): Incompatible API changes or major feature additions
• Minor version (0.X.0): New features in a backward-compatible manner
• Patch version (0.0.X): Backward-compatible bug fixes

Release Types

• [Unreleased]: Changes in development but not yet released
• [Version]: Released version with date

Change Categories

• Added: New features
• Changed: Changes in existing functionality
• Deprecated: Soon-to-be removed features
• Removed: Removed features
• Fixed: Bug fixes
• Security: Security vulnerability fixes

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Example:

## [Unreleased]

### Added
- New example for mobile app testing (#42)

### Fixed
- Typo in installation instructions (#38)

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