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 ## Testing
 
 Unit tests are critical to OpenZeppelin Contracts. They help ensure code quality and mitigate against security vulnerabilities. The directory structure within the `/test` directory corresponds to the `/contracts` directory.
+
+### Testing Framework
+
+OpenZeppelin Contracts uses [Hardhat](https://hardhat.org/) as its development and testing environment, along with [Mocha](https://mochajs.org/) as the test runner and [Chai](https://www.chaijs.com/) for assertions.
+
+### Running Tests
+
+To run the entire test suite:
+
+```bash
+npm test
+```
+
+To run a specific test file:
+
+```bash
+npx hardhat test test/path/to/test-file.js
+```
+
+To run tests with gas reporting:
+
+```bash
+REPORT_GAS=true npm test
+```
+
+### Test Structure
+
+Tests are organized to mirror the contract directory structure. For example:
+- Tests for `contracts/token/ERC20/ERC20.sol` are in `test/token/ERC20/ERC20.test.js`
+- Tests for `contracts/access/Ownable.sol` are in `test/access/Ownable.test.js`
+
+### Testing Conventions
+
+When writing tests, follow these conventions:
+
+1. **Descriptive Names**: Test descriptions should clearly state what is being tested.
+   ```javascript
+   it('reverts when transferring tokens to the zero address', async function () { ... });
+   ```
+
+2. **Isolation**: Each test should be independent and not rely on the state of other tests.
+
+3. **Complete Coverage**: Aim for 100% code coverage, testing both the normal execution paths and edge cases.
+
+4. **Testing Modifiers**: When testing modifiers, ensure that both success and failure cases are tested.
+
+5. **Event Testing**: Verify that events are emitted with the correct parameters.
+
+6. **Gas Efficiency**: Consider using the gas reporter to monitor the gas costs of functions.
+
+### Fixtures and Utilities
+
+The `test/helpers` directory contains reusable testing utilities, including:
+
+- Fixtures for common test setups
+- Helper functions for frequently used test operations
+- Custom matchers for common assertions
+
+### Best Practices
+
+1. **Test State Changes**: Verify that state variables are modified correctly.
+
+2. **Test Reverts**: Use `expectRevert` to test functions that should revert in specific circumstances.
+   ```javascript
+   await expectRevert(
+     token.transfer(constants.ZERO_ADDRESS, 100),
+     'ERC20: transfer to the zero address'
+   );
+   ```
+
+3. **Test Access Control**: Ensure that functions properly restrict access when required.
+
+4. **Test Upgrade Paths**: For upgradeable contracts, test that the upgrade path works correctly.
+
+### Continuous Integration
+
+All tests run on GitHub Actions for each pull request. PRs will not be merged if tests fail.
+
+### Coverage
+
+Test coverage is tracked using [solidity-coverage](https://github.com/sc-forks/solidity-coverage). Run the following command to generate a coverage report:
+
+```bash
+npm run coverage
+```
+
+### Contributing Tests
+
+When contributing new features or fixing bugs:
+
+1. Always add tests that cover the changes
+2. Make sure all existing tests pass
+3. Consider edge cases and error conditions
+4. Update test documentation if necessary
+
+### Snapshot Testing
+
+For complex data structures or large state changes, consider using snapshot testing to compare expected and actual values.
+
+### Security-Specific Testing
+
+For security-critical functions, consider adding specialized tests:
+
+1. **Fuzzing**: Use tools like Echidna or Foundry to fuzz test inputs
+2. **Invariant Testing**: Identify and test invariants that should always hold
+3. **Scenario Testing**: Test full user interaction flows
+
+### Resources
+
+For more information on testing smart contracts, refer to:
+- [Hardhat Documentation](https://hardhat.org/getting-started/)
+- [OpenZeppelin Test Helpers](https://docs.openzeppelin.com/test-helpers)
+- [Effective Smart Contract Testing](https://blog.openzeppelin.com/effective-smart-contract-testing/)