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WP-QA Skills (2)

Part of WP Role Skills Catalog | Phase 4

Chain: Compat Matrix → Support Triage Rules

Userflow Schema​

flowchart TD
    jaan-to-wp-qa-compat-matrix["wp-qa-compat-matrix<br>Compat Matrix<br>WP/PHP versions + smoke tests"] --> jaan-to-wp-support-triage-rules["wp-support-triage-rules<br>Triage Rules<br>Severity + repro + conflict isolation"]
    jaan-to-wp-support-triage-rules -.-> jaan-to-wp-pm-problem-brief["wp-pm-problem-brief<br>WP-PM: problem-brief"]

    style jaan-to-wp-pm-problem-brief fill:#f0f0f0,stroke:#999

Legend: Solid = internal | Dashed = cross-role exit | Gray nodes = other roles

/jaan-to-wp-qa-compat-matrix​

  • Logical: wp-qa:compat-matrix
  • Description: Compatibility & test target matrix (WP/PHP versions, multisite mode, key themes/plugins) + smoke test checklist
  • Quick Win: Yes
  • Cross-ref: Extends qa-test-matrix with WP/PHP version targets + plugin conflict testing
  • Key Points:
    • Define minimum supported WP/PHP and justify based on hosting reality
    • Identify "must test" integrations (cache plugins, security plugins, block themes if relevant)
    • Include install/activate/settings/uninstall smoke flows
  • → Next: wp-support-triage-rules
  • MCP Required: None
  • Input: [wp] [php] [targets]
  • Output: $JAAN_OUTPUTS_DIR/wp/qa/{slug}/compat-matrix.md

/jaan-to-wp-support-triage-rules​

  • Logical: wp-support:triage-rules
  • Description: Support triage rubric (severity, reproduction requirements, conflict isolation, hotfix policy)
  • Quick Win: Yes
  • Cross-ref: Extends support-triage-priority with WP/PHP env diagnostics + plugin conflict isolation
  • Key Points:
    • Require repro steps + environment info (WP/PHP + active plugins/theme)
    • Separate "bug" vs "conflict" vs "feature request" with clear routing
    • Define hotfix triggers and communication expectations (changelog + notices)
  • → Next: wp-pm-problem-brief
  • MCP Required: None
  • Input: [reports]
  • Output: $JAAN_OUTPUTS_DIR/wp/support/{slug}/triage-rules.md
  • Reference: Plugin Handbook (general best practices + interoperability mindset)