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Summary

Successfully refactored Linear_Algebra testing methodology to align with the superior Math_Foundations three-tier testing approach, ensuring mathematical correctness is never compromised by visualization failures.

Key Changes

1. Module-Level Environment Detection

  • Added CI/headless environment detection to src/Linear_Algebra.jl
  • Automatic plotting configuration (headless vs interactive)
  • Matches Math_Foundations pattern exactly

2. Three-Tier Testing Strategy

  • Pure Computational Functions: calculate_* functions with NO try-catch
  • Integration Tests: Plotting functions with selective error handling
  • Legacy Compatibility: Maintain backward compatibility

3. Modular Test Structure

  • Split monolithic runtests.jl into modular structure
  • Created test_linear_algebra_basic.jl and test_linear_algebra_transform.jl
  • Clean separation of concerns

4. Function Separation

  • Added calculate_param_line() as pure computational function
  • Refactored plot_param_line() to use computational core
  • Fixed Point2f type consistency in center_of_gravity

5. Enhanced Error Handling

  • Computational errors always fail tests (no try-catch)
  • Only catch display/plotting errors ("display", "GKS", ArgumentError)
  • Re-throw computational errors to ensure mathematical accuracy

6. Updated Documentation

  • Comprehensive updates to .github/copilot-instructions.md
  • Added new testing methodology sections
  • Added Julia compilation patience notes
  • Updated function signatures with new computational functions

Test Results

  • ✅ All 68 tests passing consistently
  • ✅ ~16 second execution time
  • ✅ Mathematical accuracy preserved
  • ✅ CI compatibility ensured
  • ✅ Backward compatibility maintained

Architecture Improvements

  • Robust separation of computational logic from visualization
  • Environment-aware module loading
  • Consistent type handling (Point2f)
  • Comprehensive test coverage without compromising mathematical rigor

This refactor brings Linear_Algebra up to the same standard as Math_Foundations while maintaining all existing functionality and improving test reliability.

- Add environment-aware module loading with CI detection
- Implement three-tier testing strategy:
  * Pure computational functions (calculate_*)
  * Integrated plotting functions (plot_*)
  * Legacy compatibility tests
- Create modular test structure with separate files
- Add calculate_param_line computational function
- Separate plotting logic from mathematical logic
- Update copilot-instructions.md with new testing patterns
- Fix Point2f type consistency in center_of_gravity function
- All 68 tests passing with robust CI compatibility

Aligns Linear_Algebra testing with Math_Foundations methodology
ensuring mathematical correctness is never compromised by
visualization failures.
- Add explicit note that compilation patience applies to ALL Julia commands
- Update CI test counts to reflect accurate 68 tests in both modes
- Clarify that CI testing with 'CI=true julia --project=. test/runtests.jl'
  also requires patience for compilation phase
- Confirmed all 68 tests pass in both local and CI environments
@AronT-TLV AronT-TLV merged commit 700740a into main Jul 24, 2025
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@AronT-TLV AronT-TLV deleted the feature/refactor-testing-methodology branch July 24, 2025 14:31
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