## Test Anti-Pattern: Bare have_http_status Hides Debugging Info ### Problem Using `expect(response).to have_http_status(:ok)` WITHOUT also checking `response.body` hides critical debugging clues when status checks fail. This is a common issue that causes agents to miss important error messages in the response body. ### BAD (hides debugging info): ```ruby expect(response).to have_http_status(:ok) ``` When this fails with "expected 200 but got 422", you can't see the error message that explains WHY it failed. ### GOOD (shows debugging info): ```ruby # Option 1: Use custom matcher expect(response).to have_api_success # Option 2: Check both status and body expect(response).to have_http_status(:ok) expect(response.body).to include("expected_data") # Option 3: Use helper expect_api_success # For error cases: expect_api_error(422, message: /Validation failed/) ``` ### Files - spec/support/response_matchers.rb - Custom matchers and helpers - spec/support/response_matchers_spec.rb - Tests for matchers ### Remember Always check BOTH status AND body (or use `have_api_success`/`have_api_error` matchers).