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13.2Pipeline Stages by Speed and Scope
| Stage | Duration | Scope | Run When |
|---|---|---|---|
| axe-core scan | 30-60 seconds | All pages, automated rules | Every PR |
| Keyboard navigation | 1-2 minutes | Critical flows | Every PR |
| Visual regression (Playwright) | 2-5 minutes | Screenshot comparison | Every PR |
| Visual regression (Chromatic) | 3-10 minutes | Component snapshots | Every PR |
| Design token drift | 1-2 minutes | Token value comparison | PRs touching components/styles |
| AI accessibility audit | 5-15 minutes | Qualitative analysis | Weekly schedule |
| Full Lighthouse audit | 2-5 minutes | Performance + PWA + a11y | Release branch |