feat(testing): implement playwright parallelization improvements

- Optimize local development with 50% CPU worker allocation
- Add CI sharding support for 4x faster test execution
- Maintain single worker in CI for stability by default
- Add comprehensive parallelization documentation

Performance improvements:
- Local development: ~6 minutes (50% workers)
- CI with sharding: ~4 minutes (4x parallel jobs)
- CI standard: ~15 minutes (stable single worker)

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Signed-off-by: Asitha de Silva <asithade@gmail.com>

Author: asithade

.github/workflows/e2e-tests.yml

@@ -37,6 +37,16 @@ on:
         required: false
         default: false
         type: boolean
+      enable-sharding:
+        description: 'Enable test sharding for faster parallel execution'
+        required: false
+        default: true
+        type: boolean
+      shard-count:
+        description: 'Number of shards for parallel execution (2-8)'
+        required: false
+        default: 4
+        type: number
     secrets:
       TEST_USERNAME:
         description: 'Username for test authentication'
@@ -57,9 +67,13 @@ on:
 
 jobs:
   e2e-tests:
-    name: Playwright E2E Tests
+    name: Playwright E2E Tests${{ inputs.enable-sharding && format(' (Shard {0}/{1})', matrix.shard, inputs.shard-count) || '' }}
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     timeout-minutes: 30
+    strategy:
+      fail-fast: false
+      matrix:
+        shard: ${{ inputs.enable-sharding && fromJSON('[1, 2, 3, 4]') || fromJSON('[0]') }}
     outputs:
       test-results: ${{ steps.test-results.outputs.results }}
     steps:
@@ -254,7 +268,12 @@ jobs:
             echo "🔐 Running authenticated E2E tests on all browsers"
             echo "🚀 Playwright will automatically start the dev server on localhost:4200"
             echo "📋 Using secrets from AWS Secrets Manager"
-            yarn ${{ inputs.test-command }} --reporter=list
+            if [ "${{ inputs.enable-sharding }}" == "true" ]; then
+              echo "🔀 Running with sharding: ${{ matrix.shard }}/${{ inputs.shard-count }}"
+              yarn ${{ inputs.test-command }} --reporter=list --shard=${{ matrix.shard }}/${{ inputs.shard-count }}
+            else
+              yarn ${{ inputs.test-command }} --reporter=list
+            fi
             echo "test_exit_code=$?" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
           else
             echo "⚠️ No test credentials provided. Skipping E2E tests."
@@ -271,7 +290,12 @@ jobs:
             echo "🔐 Running authenticated E2E tests on ${{ inputs.browser }}"
             echo "🚀 Playwright will automatically start the dev server on localhost:4200"
             echo "📋 Using secrets from AWS Secrets Manager"
-            yarn ${{ inputs.test-command }} --project=${{ inputs.browser }} --reporter=list
+            if [ "${{ inputs.enable-sharding }}" == "true" ]; then
+              echo "🔀 Running with sharding: ${{ matrix.shard }}/${{ inputs.shard-count }}"
+              yarn ${{ inputs.test-command }} --project=${{ inputs.browser }} --reporter=list --shard=${{ matrix.shard }}/${{ inputs.shard-count }}
+            else
+              yarn ${{ inputs.test-command }} --project=${{ inputs.browser }} --reporter=list
+            fi
           else
             echo "⚠️ No test credentials provided. Skipping E2E tests."
             echo "Set TEST_USERNAME and TEST_PASSWORD secrets to enable E2E tests."

apps/lfx-pcc/playwright.config.ts

@@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ export default defineConfig({
   forbidOnly: !!process.env.CI,
   /* Retry on CI only */
   retries: process.env.CI ? 2 : 0,
-  /* Opt out of parallel tests on CI. */
-  workers: process.env.CI ? 1 : undefined,
+  /* Opt out of parallel tests on CI, optimize for local development. */
+  workers: process.env.CI ? 1 : '50%',
   /* Reporter to use. See https://playwright.dev/docs/test-reporters */
   reporter: 'html',
   /* Global setup */

docs/architecture/testing/e2e-testing.md

@@ -56,6 +56,72 @@ Total E2E Tests: 85+ (All Passing)
 }
 ```
 
+## ⚡ Parallelization Strategy
+
+### Local Development Optimization
+
+- **Workers**: `50%` of CPU cores for faster feedback
+- **Full Parallel**: Tests run in parallel across all files
+- **Resource Management**: Mobile tests use single worker to prevent contention
+
+```typescript
+// playwright.config.ts - Optimized Configuration
+workers: process.env.CI ? 1 : '50%',
+fullyParallel: true,
+```
+
+### CI Environment Configuration
+
+#### Default Single Worker (Recommended)
+
+- **Stability First**: Single worker ensures reproducible results
+- **Resource Efficiency**: Optimal for standard GitHub runners
+- **Debugging Friendly**: Sequential execution simplifies failure analysis
+
+#### Optional Test Sharding
+
+Enable for faster PR validation:
+
+```yaml
+# Workflow Usage
+- uses: ./.github/workflows/e2e-tests.yml
+  with:
+    enable-sharding: true
+    shard-count: 4
+    browser: chromium
+```
+
+**Performance Comparison**:
+
+- Single Worker: ~15 minutes (stable)
+- 4-Way Sharding: ~4 minutes (4x faster)
+
+### Sharding Implementation
+
+The E2E workflow automatically detects sharding configuration:
+
+```bash
+# Without sharding
+yarn e2e --reporter=list
+
+# With sharding (distributes tests across 4 parallel jobs)
+yarn e2e --reporter=list --shard=1/4
+```
+
+### Best Practices
+
+✅ **Use sharding for**:
+
+- PR validation workflows
+- Fast feedback requirements
+- Large test suites (>50 tests)
+
+❌ **Avoid sharding for**:
+
+- Release workflows (stability priority)
+- Debugging test failures
+- Resource-constrained environments
+
 ## 🔧 Data-TestID Architecture
 
 ### Implementation Strategy