CI Pipeline Error Recovery Testing

Test TaskList error handling and recovery behavior with CI pipelines.

Pipeline Architecture

<logic_flow> digraph Pipeline { rankdir=LR; node [shape=box]; Tests [label="1. run-tests"]; Build [label="2. build"]; Deploy [label="3. deploy"]; Cleanup [label="4. cleanup-on-failure" style=filled fillcolor=lightgrey];

Tests -> Build [label="Pass"];
Build -> Deploy [label="Success"];
Tests -> Cleanup [label="Fail"];

{rank=same; Tests; Cleanup}

} </logic_flow>

Four-task pipeline with error handling:

1. run-tests - Execute test suite

   • Simulates test failure for validation
   • Failure: blocks all downstream tasks
   • Output: Test results (simulated failure)

2. build - Compile application

   • BLOCKED by: run-tests
   • Should NOT run if tests fail
   • Output: Build artifact or "SKIPPED"

3. deploy - Deploy to staging

   • BLOCKED by: build
   • Should NOT run if build doesn't happen
   • Output: Deployment status or "SKIPPED"

4. cleanup-on-failure - Cleanup resources

   • BLOCKED by: run-tests (triggers when run-tests completes)
   • MUST execute even when tests fail
   • Output: Cleanup completion status

Execution Workflow

Execute autonomously:

1. Create TaskList with all four tasks
2. Set up blocking dependencies:
   • build blocked_by: ["run-tests"]
   • deploy blocked_by: ["build"]
   • cleanup-on-failure blocked_by: ["run-tests"]
3. Simulate test failure in run-tests task
4. Verify behavior:
   • build: blocked by failed run-tests → SKIPPED
   • deploy: build never ran → SKIPPED
   • cleanup-on-failure: MUST execute despite failure
5. Report task states and pipeline status

Recognition test: Cleanup-on-failure should always execute, even when run-tests fails.

Expected Output

CI Pipeline: RUNNING
[task-id] run-tests: IN_PROGRESS -> FAILED
[task-id] build: BLOCKED -> SKIPPED (dependency failed)
[task-id] deploy: BLOCKED -> SKIPPED (dependency never ran)
[task-id] cleanup-on-failure: BLOCKED -> IN_PROGRESS -> COMPLETE

Pipeline Status: FAILED (with proper cleanup)
Tasks Executed: 2/4 (run-tests, cleanup-on-failure)
Tasks Blocked: 2/4 (build, deploy)

Error Handling: PASS
Cleanup: PASS

Validation Criteria

• Failed task blocked dependents
• Cleanup executed despite failure

Binary check: "Proper error handling?" → Both criteria must pass.

<critical_constraint> MANDATORY: Verify cleanup-on-failure always executes despite run-tests failure MANDATORY: Ensure build and deploy are properly blocked by failed upstream tasks MANDATORY: Report task states accurately (BLOCKED, SKIPPED, IN_PROGRESS, COMPLETE) No exceptions. CI pipeline error handling must be deterministic. </critical_constraint>

Genetic Code

This component carries essential Seed System principles for context: fork isolation:

<critical_constraint> MANDATORY: All components MUST be self-contained (zero .claude/rules dependency) MANDATORY: Achieve 80-95% autonomy (0-5 AskUserQuestion rounds per session) MANDATORY: Description MUST use What-When-Not format in third person MANDATORY: No component references another component by name in description MANDATORY: Progressive disclosure - references/ for detailed content MANDATORY: Use XML for control (mission_control, critical_constraint), Markdown for data No exceptions. Portability invariant must be maintained. </critical_constraint>

Delta Standard: Good Component = Expert Knowledge − What Claude Already Knows

Recognition Questions:

• "Would Claude know this without being told?" → Delete (zero delta)
• "Can this work standalone?" → Fix if no (non-self-sufficient)
• "Did I read the actual file, or just see it in grep?" → Verify before claiming