Test Optimization Methodology

Mission

Minimize tests, maximize value, reduce feedback time, maintain quality. (Ale, 2026-04-28: "Bisogna minimizzare i test, massimizzare il valore per ridurre il tempo di feedback, mantenendo la qualità.")

This skill operationalizes that mission. Apply during DELIVER COMMIT, scheduled audits, or /nw-optimize-tests invocations.

1. Behavior Definition (the loose joint, closed)

The phrase "distinct behavior" in the test budget formula max_unit_tests = 2 × distinct_behaviors is the loose joint that lets test counts inflate. Close it with these rules.

1.1 What IS a behavior

A behavior is an observable outcome via a port (driving or driven):