# Performance Testing - Validation Checklist

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## Prerequisites

- [ ] Target platforms identified
- [ ] Hardware specs defined (min/recommended)
- [ ] Performance targets established
- [ ] Profiling tools available

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## Target Definition

- [ ] Frame rate targets per platform
- [ ] Memory budgets per platform
- [ ] Loading time targets defined
- [ ] Regression thresholds set

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## Test Scenarios

### Frame Rate Tests

- [ ] Stress test scenarios created
- [ ] Worst-case scenarios identified
- [ ] Benchmark levels available
- [ ] Automated tests possible

### Memory Tests

- [ ] Leak detection scenarios
- [ ] Extended play scenarios
- [ ] Level transition tests
- [ ] Maximum content scenarios

### Loading Tests

- [ ] Cold boot test defined
- [ ] Level load tests defined
- [ ] Save/load tests defined
- [ ] Fast travel tests (if applicable)

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## Methodology

- [ ] Automated test framework identified
- [ ] Manual profiling checklist created
- [ ] Measurement tools specified
- [ ] Data collection process defined

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## Benchmarks

- [ ] Benchmark scenarios defined
- [ ] Baseline metrics captured
- [ ] Regression criteria established
- [ ] CI integration planned

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## Platform Coverage

- [ ] PC specs covered (min/recommended)
- [ ] Console modes tested (performance/quality)
- [ ] Mobile tiers addressed
- [ ] Platform-specific issues documented

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## Documentation

- [ ] Performance test plan complete
- [ ] Targets documented
- [ ] Scenarios detailed
- [ ] Methodology explained
- [ ] Schedule defined

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## Completion Criteria

- [ ] All platforms have performance targets
- [ ] Test scenarios cover critical areas
- [ ] Baseline metrics captured
- [ ] Automated tests in CI

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**Completed by:** {name}
**Date:** {date}
**Platforms:** {list}
