Workflow · AI agent testing workflow
AI agent testing workflow for real codebases
Use AI agents to choose, run and interpret tests without turning every change into a full CI run.
Quick answer
A good AI agent testing workflow starts with the smallest check that proves the edited behavior, then widens only when the risk crosses module, auth, data or user-flow boundaries.
What to run
Run formatting on touched files, type-check when types moved, unit tests for pure logic, integration tests for data boundaries and Playwright when the user workflow changed.
What to avoid
Do not ask the agent to run everything after every edit. That creates slow feedback and hides which check actually proves the change.
FAQ
Should an AI coding agent always run the full test suite?
No. It should run the narrowest relevant checks first and explain when broader tests are justified.