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Quality Assurance Framework

When to Use

Use this to validate Bootstrap accommodation decisions, review code for SCSS compliance, and ensure quality standards before deployment.

  • You need to validate your Bootstrap accommodation decisions
  • You're reviewing code for SCSS best practices compliance
  • You want to ensure quality standards before deployment
  • You're establishing team QA processes

Decision Validation Checklist

1. Bootstrap Capabilities Verification

  • [ ] Bootstrap documentation researched - confirmed no existing solution
  • [ ] Bootstrap mixins investigated - confirmed no applicable mixin available
  • [ ] Bootstrap maps examined - confirmed extension not possible
  • [ ] Bootstrap utilities reviewed - confirmed no similar utility exists

2. SCSS Anti-Patterns Prevention

  • [ ] NO @extend usage with Bootstrap classes anywhere in codebase
  • [ ] NO hardcoded Bootstrap values - all references use variables
  • [ ] NO selector pollution - clean, maintainable CSS output
  • [ ] NO Bootstrap core modifications - only variable overrides and extensions

3. Variable Consistency Verification

  • [ ] ALL font families use established variables ($font-family-base) - NO hardcoded strings
  • [ ] ALL font weights use established variables ($font-weight-*) - NO numeric values
  • [ ] ALL colors use established variables when available - NO hex codes in components
  • [ ] ALL spacing values use Bootstrap spacing variables when available - NO hardcoded rem/px
  • [ ] ALL line heights use established variables when available - NO hardcoded decimals

4. Integration Compatibility

  • [ ] Bootstrap class compatibility maintained - works with existing Bootstrap classes
  • [ ] Component isolation - custom styles don't interfere with Bootstrap components
  • [ ] Upgrade path preserved - implementation won't break with Bootstrap updates
  • [ ] Documentation complete - all decisions and rationale documented

Success Metrics

  • ≥70% Bootstrap accommodation rate - Maximize ecosystem compatibility
  • <20% traditional custom implementation - Minimize maintenance for core features
  • CREATE category justified - Advanced features outside Bootstrap scope acceptable
  • 100% design system compliance - Maintain brand integrity
  • Zero @extend anti-patterns - Proper SCSS practices maintained
  • Progressive enhancement - Advanced features degrade gracefully

Common Mistakes

  • Wrong: Skipping Bootstrap capabilities research → Right: Complete all 4 verification steps
  • Wrong: Using @extend on Bootstrap classes → Right: Use variables and mixins
  • Wrong: Hardcoding font-weight: 700 → Right: Use $font-weight-bold
  • Wrong: Starting implementation before QA checklist → Right: Validate decisions first

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