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Predicts defect-prone code using change frequency, complexity metrics, and historical bug patterns. Use when predicting defects before they escape, analyzing root causes of test failures, learning from past defect patterns, or implementing proactive quality management.

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qe-defect-intelligence
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Predicts defect-prone code using change frequency, complexity metrics, and historical bug patterns. Use when predicting defects before they escape, analyzing root causes of test failures, learning from past defect patterns, or implementing proactive quality management.
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{"schema_path":"schemas/output.json","validator_path":"scripts/validate-config.json","eval_path":"evals/qe-defect-intelligence.yaml"}
# QE Defect Intelligence ## Purpose Guide the use of v3's defect intelligence capabilities including ML-based defect prediction, pattern recognition from historical data, and automated root cause analysis. ## Activation - When predicting defect-prone code - When analyzing failure patterns - When performing root cause analysis - When learning from past defects - When prioritizing testing based on risk ## Quick Start ```bash # Predict defects in changed code aqe defect predict --changes HEAD~5..HEAD # Analyze failure patterns aqe defect patterns --period 90d --min-occurrences 3 # Root cause analysis aqe defect rca --failure "test/auth.test.ts:45" # Learn from resolved defects aqe defect learn --source jira --status resolved ``` ## Agent Workflow ```typescript // Defect prediction Task("Predict defect-prone code", ` Analyze PR #456 changes and predict defect likelihood: - Historical defect correlation - Code complexity factors - Author experience with module - Test coverage gaps Flag high-risk changes requiring extra review. `, "qe-defect-predictor") // Root cause analysis Task("Analyze test failure", ` Investigate recurring failure in AuthService tests: - Collect failure history (last 30 days) - Identify common patterns - Trace to potential root causes - Suggest fixes using 5-whys analysis `, "qe-root-cause-analyzer") ``` ## Prediction Models ### 1. Change-Based Prediction ```typescript await defectPredictor.predictFromChanges({ changes: prChanges, factors: { codeChurn: { weight: 0.2 }, complexity: { weight: 0.25 }, authorExperience: { weight: 0.15 }, fileHistory: { weight: 0.2 }, testCoverage: { weight: 0.2 } }, threshold: { high: 0.7, medium: 0.4, low: 0.2 } }); ``` ### 2. Pattern Learning ```typescript await patternLearner.learnPatterns({ source: { defects: 'jira:project=MYAPP&type=bug', commits: 'git:last-6-months', tests: 'test-results:last-1000-runs' }, patterns: [ 'code-smell-to-defect', 'change-coupling', 'test-gap-correlation', 'complexity-defect-density' ], output: { rules: true, visualizations: true, recommendations: true } }); ``` ### 3. Root Cause Analysis ```typescript await rootCauseAnalyzer.analyze({ failure: testFailure, methods: [ 'five-whys', 'fishbone-diagram', 'fault-tree', 'change-impact' ], context: { recentChanges: true, environmentDiff: true, dependencyChanges: true, similarFailures: true } }); ``` ## Defect Prediction Report ```typescript interface DefectPrediction { file: string; riskScore: number; // 0-1 riskLevel: 'critical' | 'high' | 'medium' | 'low'; factors: { name: string; contribution: number; details: string; }[]; historicalDefects: { count: number; recent: Defect[]; patterns: string[]; }; recommendations: { action: string; priority: string; expectedRiskReduction: number; }[]; } ``` ## Pattern Categories | Pattern | Detection | Prevention | |---------|-----------|------------| | Null pointer | Static analysis | Null checks, Optional | | Race condition | Concurrency analysis | Locks, atomic ops | | Memory leak | Heap analysis | Resource cleanup | | Off-by-one | Boundary analysis | Loop invariants | | Injection | Taint analysis | Input validation | ## Root Cause Templates ```yaml root_cause_analysis: five_whys: max_depth: 5 prompt_template: "Why did {effect} happen?" fishbone: categories: - people - process - tools - environment - materials - measurement fault_tree: top_event: "Test Failure" gate_types: [AND, OR, NOT] basic_events: true ``` ## Integration with Issue Tracking ```typescript await defectIntelligence.syncWithTracker({ source: 'jira', project: 'MYAPP', sync: { defectData: 'bidirectional', predictions: 'create-tasks', patterns: 'update-labels' }, automation: { flagHighRisk: true, suggestAssignee: true, linkRelated: true } }); ``` ## Coordination **Primary Agents**: qe-defect-predictor, qe-pattern-learner, qe-root-cause-analyzer **Coordinator**: qe-defect-intelligence-coordinator **Related Skills**: qe-coverage-analysis, qe-quality-assessment
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