How do I color-code placeholder images by state?

In PlacePack, use per-item color overrides to set a different background color for each state row. For example: green for success, amber for pending, red for error.

Should I commit fixture images to git?

Yes. Fixture images are small (typically under 10KB each), stable, and change rarely. Committing them ensures every environment gets identical files without any runtime network dependency.

Can I use PNG fixtures for Cypress tests?

Yes. Use cy.intercept() to serve committed fixture images in response to image requests. This removes the external dependency and makes screenshot assertions stable.

Placeholder Images for QA Testing

QA testing needs consistent, predictable image data across every environment. This preset generates color-coded placeholder images for each application state — success, pending, and error — so QA engineers can identify the tested state at a glance without reading test names.

Size reference

Name	Dimensions	Description
dashboard	1440x900	Dashboard — 1440×900px, full-width application dashboard screenshot
state_success	1280x720	Success state — 1280×720px, green-coded placeholder for passing/approved states
state_pending	1280x720	Pending state — 1280×720px, amber-coded placeholder for in-progress states
state_error	1280x720	Error state — 1280×720px, red-coded placeholder for failed/rejected states
mini_card	640x480 @2x	Mini card — 640×480px @2x, high-DPI thumbnail for list item and card components

Why these sizes matter

Inconsistent images between staging environments are a hidden source of QA failures. When one environment seeds a different image than another, visual regression tests flag false positives. Deterministic placeholder images — committed to the repository and identical in every environment — eliminate this category of test noise entirely.

Use cases

Visual regression baselines

Use the same placeholder set across all branches so Playwright and Percy diffs only reflect genuine UI changes, not image content drift.

State-based testing

Color-code each state placeholder (success/pending/error) to instantly identify which state a screenshot was captured in during test report review.

CI/CD pipeline fixtures

Commit placeholder images to the repository. Every pipeline run gets the same images without network requests, CDN dependencies, or random content.

FAQ — Frequently asked questions

How do I color-code placeholder images by state?: In PlacePack, use per-item color overrides to set a different background color for each state row. For example: green for success, amber for pending, red for error.
Should I commit fixture images to git?: Yes. Fixture images are small (typically under 10KB each), stable, and change rarely. Committing them ensures every environment gets identical files without any runtime network dependency.
Can I use PNG fixtures for Cypress tests?: Yes. Use cy.intercept() to serve committed fixture images in response to image requests. This removes the external dependency and makes screenshot assertions stable.

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