docs: organize dev test scripts and create comprehensive documentatio…

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…n (#550)

This commit implements the requirements from issue #550 to organize scattered development test scripts and create comprehensive documentation.

Changes:

1. Moved test scripts to organized structure:

   • backend/test_embedding_models.py → backend/dev_tests/manual/
   • backend/test_elevenlabs_api.py → backend/dev_tests/manual/
   • Fixed import paths in moved scripts (parent.parent.parent)

2. Created comprehensive documentation:

   • docs/development/dev-test-scripts.md (590+ lines)
   • Detailed usage examples for all 30+ test scripts
   • Prerequisites, expected outputs, and use cases
   • Troubleshooting and best practices

3. Updated existing documentation:

   • backend/dev_tests/README.md - Added categorized script listings
   • docs/development/index.md - Added reference to new dev test guide
   • Added link to comprehensive documentation

4. Updated .gitignore:

   • Added dev test output patterns (*.json, *.csv, *.wav, etc.)
   • Excluded output/ and results/ directories
   • Preserved README.md files

5. Documentation structure maintained:

   • MASTER_ISSUES_ROADMAP.md already at docs/planning/master-roadmap.md
   • All references verified and updated

All scripts remain functional with corrected import paths. All acceptance criteria from issue #550 completed.

Closes #550

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PR Review: Documentation Organization for Dev Test Scripts

Summary

This PR successfully addresses issue #550 by organizing scattered development test scripts and creating comprehensive documentation. The changes include moving test scripts to a proper structure, adding detailed documentation, and updating .gitignore patterns.

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✅ Strengths

1. Excellent Documentation Quality

• The new docs/development/dev-test-scripts.md (985 lines) is exceptionally thorough
• Each script has clear sections: Purpose, Prerequisites, Usage, Expected Output, and Use Cases
• Great organization by category (CoT Testing, Document Processing, Embedding & Retrieval, etc.)
• Includes troubleshooting, best practices, and integration guidance
• The documentation follows the project's style and conventions from CLAUDE.md

2. Proper File Organization

• Scripts correctly moved from backend/ root to backend/dev_tests/manual/
• Import paths properly updated (parent.parent.parent)
• Clean separation between dev scripts and official test suite

3. Smart .gitignore Updates

• Comprehensive patterns for dev test outputs (json, csv, wav, mp3, pdf)
• Proper exclusions for output/results directories
• Preserves README files with negation patterns (!backend/dev_tests/README.md)

4. Cross-Referencing

• Updated backend/dev_tests/README.md with categorized listings
• Updated docs/development/index.md with reference to new guide
• Proper linking between documentation files

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🔍 Code Quality Review

Import Path Changes (test_elevenlabs_api.py:9, test_embedding_models.py:12)

# Correctly updated from:
sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent))
# To:
sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent.parent))

✅ Correct - Properly accounts for new backend/dev_tests/manual/ structure

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📋 Minor Observations

1. Documentation Date (line 984)

**Last Updated**: 2025-11-06

⚠️ Minor Issue: The date appears to be in the future (should be 2024-11-06). This is likely a typo but doesn't affect functionality.

2. CI Status

• Most CI checks passing ✅
• Ruff (Lint + Format), MyPy Type Check, Pylint Quality, Docstring Style appear to be running
• DCO check requires action (need to sign off commits)

3. Test Coverage
The moved scripts are dev-only and not part of the pytest suite, so no test coverage concerns.

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🎯 Best Practices Alignment

✅ Follows CLAUDE.md Guidelines:

• Documentation structure matches existing patterns
• Clear separation between dev scripts and official tests
• Proper use of Poetry commands
• Aligned with project's 120-char line length and formatting standards

✅ Addresses All Acceptance Criteria from #550:

• Scripts organized into dev_tests/manual/
• Comprehensive documentation created
• Import paths corrected
• .gitignore updated
• Cross-references added

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🚀 Performance & Security

Performance: No impact - documentation-only changes
Security:

• ✅ Secret scanning passed (Gitleaks, TruffleHog)
• ✅ No hardcoded credentials
• ✅ Scripts properly use environment variables

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📝 Recommendations

Before Merging:

1. Fix Date Typo (optional but good for accuracy):

   - **Last Updated**: 2025-11-06
   + **Last Updated**: 2024-11-06

2. Sign Off Commits (required for DCO check):

   git commit --amend --signoff
   git push --force-branch

Post-Merge Suggestions:

1. Consider Adding a Quick Reference Card:
   A one-page cheat sheet for the most common dev scripts could complement the comprehensive guide.

2. Future Enhancement:
   Consider adding a make dev-test target that lists available dev scripts interactively.

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✨ Final Verdict

APPROVED ✅

This is an excellent PR that significantly improves developer experience by:

• Making dev test scripts discoverable and understandable
• Providing clear usage instructions and troubleshooting
• Organizing the codebase for better maintainability
• Following all project conventions and best practices

The documentation quality is outstanding - this will save developers considerable time when debugging or exploring features.

Minor Action Items: Fix the date typo and sign off commits for DCO compliance.

Great work on this documentation effort! 🎉

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Review completed using repository's CLAUDE.md guidelines and best practices.