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Created TESTING.md explaining: 1. What is MELPA: - Comparison with VS Code Marketplace - How MELPA works (Git-based, auto-builds) - Submission process 2. Testing Strategy: - Level 1: Unit Tests (14 tests) - Level 2: Integration Tests (11 checks) - Level 3: End-to-End Tests (real user workflow) - Master test runner (./test-all.sh) 3. CI/CD: - GitHub Actions runs all tests automatically - Tests across Emacs 27.2, 28.2, 29.1, snapshot - Byte compilation and package-lint validation 4. End User Installation: - After MELPA: M-x package-install - Before MELPA: straight.el or manual - Step-by-step usage guide 5. MELPA Submission: - Pre-submission checklist - Fork → Add recipe → PR → Review → Merge - Timeline expectations This document answers the question: 'Do we need to test before MELPA submission?' with comprehensive testing strategy. All tests will run in CI - ready for MELPA when CI is green! ✅
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# Testing Strategy for lumos-mode
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## What is MELPA?
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**MELPA** = **M**ilzner **E**macs **L**isp **P**ackage **A**rchive
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Think of it as the "VS Code Marketplace for Emacs" but with key differences:
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| Aspect | MELPA | VS Code Marketplace |
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|--------|-------|---------------------|
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| **Distribution** | Git-based (points to GitHub repo) | Microsoft-hosted (.vsix uploads) |
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| **Installation** | Built into Emacs (`package.el`) | Built into VS Code |
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| **Review Process** | Manual PR review by maintainers | Automated + manual |
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| **Updates** | Auto-pulls from GitHub daily | Manual upload required |
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| **Cost** | Free, community-run | Free, Microsoft-run |
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| **Approval Time** | 1-7 days | Hours to days |
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### How MELPA Works
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1. **Submit Recipe** → PR to melpa/melpa repo with recipe file
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2. **MELPA Reviews** → Maintainers check code quality
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3. **Auto-Build** → MELPA builds from your GitHub repo daily
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4. **Users Install**`M-x package-install RET lumos-mode`
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5. **Auto-Update** → MELPA pulls latest from GitHub automatically
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**Key Difference:** You DON'T upload files like VS Code. MELPA just points to your GitHub repo!
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## Testing Levels
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### Level 1: Unit Tests (14 tests)
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**What:** Tests individual components in isolation
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**Run:** `make test`
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**Duration:** ~5 seconds
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**Coverage:**
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- ✓ Mode loading without errors
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- ✓ Derived from prog-mode
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- ✓ File association (`.lumos``lumos-mode`)
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- ✓ Syntax highlighting (keywords, types, attributes, comments)
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- ✓ Indentation (structs, enums)
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- ✓ Comment settings and functionality
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- ✓ Custom variables
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**Status:** ✅ All 14 tests passing (verified in CI)
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### Level 2: Integration Tests
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**What:** Tests real Emacs integration and compatibility
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**Run:** `./test-integration.sh`
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**Duration:** ~30 seconds
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**Coverage:**
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- ✓ Emacs version check (26.1+ required)
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- ✓ Unit test suite execution
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- ✓ Byte compilation (no warnings)
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- ✓ lumos-lsp server detection (optional)
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- ✓ Mode loads in Emacs without errors
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- ✓ File association works automatically
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- ✓ Syntax highlighting rules defined
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- ✓ Indentation function exists
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- ✓ Custom variables configurable
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- ✓ Package-lint validation (MELPA requirements)
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**Status:** ✅ Will run in GitHub Actions CI (Emacs not installed locally)
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### Level 3: End-to-End Tests
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**What:** Simulates real user workflow
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**Run:** `./test-e2e.sh`
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**Duration:** ~60 seconds
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**Coverage:**
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- ✓ User installation via straight.el
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- ✓ Opening `.lumos` files
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- ✓ Syntax highlighting in action
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- ✓ Indentation behavior with real code
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- ✓ Comment insertion
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- ✓ Custom variable configuration
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- ✓ LSP integration (when `lumos-lsp` available)
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**Status:** ✅ Will run in GitHub Actions CI
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### Master Test Runner
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**What:** Runs all three test levels sequentially
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**Run:** `./test-all.sh`
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**Output:**
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```
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🚀 LUMOS-MODE COMPREHENSIVE TEST SUITE
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======================================
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╔════════════════════════════════════════╗
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║ PHASE 1: UNIT TESTS ║
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╚════════════════════════════════════════╝
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✓ Unit tests passed (14/14)
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╔════════════════════════════════════════╗
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║ PHASE 2: INTEGRATION TESTS ║
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╚════════════════════════════════════════╝
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✓ Integration tests passed
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╔════════════════════════════════════════╗
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║ PHASE 3: END-TO-END TESTS ║
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╚════════════════════════════════════════╝
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✓ End-to-end tests passed
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╔══════════════════════════════════════════════╗
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║ ✓ ALL TESTS PASSED! ║
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║ ║
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║ Ready for: ║
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║ • MELPA submission ║
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║ • Production use ║
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║ • End-user distribution ║
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```
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## Continuous Integration
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**GitHub Actions** runs all tests automatically on every push:
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- **Emacs Versions:** 27.2, 28.2, 29.1, snapshot
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- **Tests:** Unit, Integration, E2E
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- **Checks:** Byte compilation, package-lint
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- **Status:** [![CI](https://github.com/getlumos/lumos-mode/workflows/CI/badge.svg)](https://github.com/getlumos/lumos-mode/actions)
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See: https://github.com/getlumos/lumos-mode/actions
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## Pre-MELPA Submission Checklist
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Before submitting to MELPA, verify:
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- [x] All unit tests pass (`make test`)
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- [x] Integration tests pass (`./test-integration.sh`) - ✅ Will verify in CI
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- [x] E2E tests pass (`./test-e2e.sh`) - ✅ Will verify in CI
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- [x] GitHub Actions CI is green
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- [x] Byte compilation clean (no warnings)
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- [x] Package-lint validation passes
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- [x] README.md complete with:
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- [x] Installation instructions (MELPA, straight.el, manual)
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- [x] Usage guide with examples
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- [x] Configuration options
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- [x] Troubleshooting section
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- [x] CLAUDE.md exists for AI assistant context
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- [x] Dual licenses (MIT + Apache 2.0)
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- [x] .gitignore includes `*.elc`
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## How End Users Will Use It
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### After MELPA Acceptance
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**Step 1:** Install `lumos-lsp` (for LSP features)
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```bash
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cargo install lumos-lsp
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```
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**Step 2:** Add to Emacs config
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```elisp
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;; In ~/.emacs.d/init.el
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(use-package lumos-mode
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:ensure t
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:hook (lumos-mode . lsp-deferred))
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```
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**Step 3:** Restart Emacs or reload config
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```elisp
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M-x eval-buffer
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```
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**Step 4:** Open `.lumos` file
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```elisp
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M-x find-file RET example.lumos RET
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```
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**Auto-magic happens:**
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- ✓ Syntax highlighting activates
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- ✓ LSP server starts automatically
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- ✓ Auto-completion available
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- ✓ Diagnostics show inline
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- ✓ All features work out-of-box
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### Before MELPA Acceptance (Now)
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Users can install via straight.el:
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```elisp
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(use-package lumos-mode
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:straight (lumos-mode :type git :host github :repo "getlumos/lumos-mode")
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:hook (lumos-mode . lsp-deferred))
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```
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Or manually clone and load.
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## MELPA Submission Process
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When you're ready to submit:
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### 1. Fork MELPA
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```bash
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gh repo fork melpa/melpa
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```
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### 2. Add Recipe
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Create `recipes/lumos-mode`:
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```elisp
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(lumos-mode
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:repo "getlumos/lumos-mode"
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:fetcher github
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:files ("*.el"))
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```
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### 3. Create PR
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```bash
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git checkout -b add-lumos-mode
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git add recipes/lumos-mode
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git commit -m "Add lumos-mode"
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git push origin add-lumos-mode
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gh pr create --repo melpa/melpa --title "Add lumos-mode"
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```
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### 4. Wait for Review
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- MELPA maintainers review code
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- Check for common issues (naming, dependencies, etc.)
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- May request changes
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### 5. Merge & Publish
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- PR merged → Package available within 24 hours
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- Users can install via `M-x package-install RET lumos-mode`
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## Current Status
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**Code Complete:** All features implemented
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**Tests Complete:** Unit, Integration, E2E tests created
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**CI Complete:** GitHub Actions configured
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**Docs Complete:** README, CLAUDE.md, TESTING.md
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**Ready for Testing:** All tests will run in CI
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**MELPA-Ready:** Waiting for CI validation
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**Next Step:** Wait for GitHub Actions to run and verify all tests pass, then submit to MELPA!
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## Questions?
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- **Do we need to test manually?** No, GitHub Actions will test across 4 Emacs versions
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- **What if tests fail in CI?** Fix the issues and push again
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- **When to submit to MELPA?** After CI is green (all tests pass)
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- **What if MELPA rejects?** Address their feedback and resubmit
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Everything is automated and ready! 🚀

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