diff --git a/.vscode/settings.json b/.vscode/settings.json
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@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+{
+    "workbench.colorCustomizations": {
+        "activityBar.background": "#142F4C",
+        "titleBar.activeBackground": "#1B426A",
+        "titleBar.activeForeground": "#F8FAFD"
+    }
+}
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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -2,6 +2,19 @@
 
 This module explored the basics of the react-testing library and ideas behind the integration testing methodology. In this project you will practice how to build tests that follow the arrange-act-assert model, different methods of querying for DOM elements in a test, the use of different expect types and using async/await to test for changes in state.
 
+- [Integration Testing React Module Project : Contact Form - Testing](#integration-testing-react-module-project--contact-form---testing)
+  - [Testing Web Applications](#testing-web-applications)
+  - [Objectives](#objectives)
+  - [Introduction](#introduction)
+  - [Instructions](#instructions)
+    - [Task 1: Project Set Up](#task-1-project-set-up)
+    - [Task 2: Project Requirements](#task-2-project-requirements)
+      - [Test Brainstorming](#test-brainstorming)
+      - [Complete a case that tests if:](#complete-a-case-that-tests-if)
+  - [Stretch goals](#stretch-goals)
+  - [Rick Mansfield's PUll Request Link](#rick-mansfields-pull-request-link)
+  - [Resources](#resources)
+
 ## Testing Web Applications
 
 ## Objectives
@@ -56,3 +69,13 @@ As a developer, you will be writing tests for every component. As we've learned,
 - Look at your test cases in Understanding-questions and see if there are any that you have not completed.
 - From the this list or from your own mind, add in at least one more new testcase.
 - There is alot of state management within our component in this project! See if you can separate the form and error validation code into their own hooks.
+
+
+## Rick Mansfield's PUll Request Link
+
+- [Link for Convenience](https://github.com/LambdaSchool/web-module-project-testing-web-apps/pull/71)
+
+## Resources 
+  - [React Testing Library Cheatsheet](https://testing-library.com/docs/react-testing-library/cheatsheet/)
+  - [Regex](https://regexr.com)
+  - [jest](https://jestjs.io/docs/en/expect.html)
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diff --git a/notes.md b/notes.md
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+this file contains notes from the video regarding options on waiting for a promist to be completed. Use the preview for an easier read. 
+```javascript
+test("User can add multiple animals", async () => {
+    // Arrange: render & grab the elements we need
+    render(<AnimalForm />);
+
+    const speciesInput = screen.getByLabelText(/species/i);
+    const ageInput = screen.getByLabelText(/age/i);
+    const notesInput = screen.getByLabelText(/notes/i);
+    const submitButton = screen.getByRole('button', { name: /submit/i });
+
+    // Act: fill out the form and click the button (simulating user behavior with userEvent)
+    userEvent.type(speciesInput, "Deer");
+    userEvent.type(ageInput, "98");
+    userEvent.type(notesInput, "I'm the first animal and I love 98 Degrees");
+    userEvent.click(submitButton);
+
+    // Intermediate assertion: now we should have just deer, no llamas
+    expect(screen.getByText(/deer/i)).toBeInTheDocument();
+    expect(screen.queryByText(/llama/i)).toEqual(null);
+
+    //async assertion:
+
+    // if you are changing state you may want to "wait" for the change... such as a change handler
+    //THE PROMISE WAY ... 
+    // const newItemPromise = screen.findByText("deer");
+    // console.log(newItemPromise);
+    // newItemPromise.then(newItem=>{
+    //     console.log(newItem);
+    //     expect(newItem).toBeInTheDocument();
+    // });
+
+    //THE AWAIT WAY 
+    // 1) 
+    // const newItem = await screen.findByText("deer");//did you put "async" in first line?
+    // console.log(newItem);
+    // 2) 
+    await waitFor(() => {
+        const newItem = screen.findByText("deer");
+        expect(newItem).toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+    ```
diff --git a/src/components/ContactForm.test.js b/src/components/ContactForm.test.js
index 5f80a897..fe32dde3 100644
--- a/src/components/ContactForm.test.js
+++ b/src/components/ContactForm.test.js
@@ -4,38 +4,155 @@ import userEvent from '@testing-library/user-event';
 
 import ContactForm from './ContactForm';
 
-test('renders without errors', ()=>{
-    
+test("does the test 1", ()=>{
+    // throw new Error("This is an error")
+    console.log('doing a sanity test 1');
 });
 
-test('renders the contact form header', ()=> {
-    
+
+it('renders without errors', ()=>{
+    render(<ContactForm />);
 });
 
-test('renders ONE error message if user enters less then 5 characters into firstname.', async () => {
-    
+test('2 renders the contact form header', ()=> {
+    render(<ContactForm />);
+	const header = screen.queryByText(/contact form/i);
+    console.log(header);
+	expect(header).toBeInTheDocument();//can use either
+    expect(header).toBeVisible();//can use any of these
+    expect(header).toHaveTextContent(/contact form/i);
+    expect(header).toBeTruthy();
+    expect(header).not.toBeFalsy();
+//another example to just have plenty of options
+    const h1 = screen.queryByTestId('testh1');
+    expect(h1).toBeInTheDocument();//can also tag with an id and use any of these 
 });
 
-test('renders THREE error messages if user enters no values into any fields.', async () => {
-    
+
+test('3 renders ONE error message if user enters less then 5 characters into firstname.', async () => {
+    render(<ContactForm />);
+    const firstName = "Ric";
+    const firstNameInput = screen.getByLabelText(/first name/i);
+    userEvent.type(firstNameInput, firstName);
+    const errorMessage = screen.queryAllByText(/error/i);
+    expect(errorMessage).toHaveLength(1);
+    expect(errorMessage).toBeTruthy();//same thing
 });
 
-test('renders ONE error message if user enters a valid first name and last name but no email.', async () => {
-    
+
+test('4 renders THREE error messages if user enters no values into any fields.', async () => {
+    render(<ContactForm />);
+    const submitButton = screen.getByRole('button');//arrange 
+    userEvent.click(submitButton);
+    const errorMessages = screen.queryAllByTestId(/error/i);
+    expect(errorMessages).toHaveLength(3);
+
 });
 
-test('renders "email must be a valid email address" if an invalid email is entered', async () => {
-    
+test('5 renders ONE error message if user enters a valid first name and last name but no email.', async () => {
+    render(<ContactForm />);
+    //enters first name
+    const firstName = "Ricster";
+    const firstNameInput = screen.getByLabelText(/first name/i);
+    userEvent.type(firstNameInput, firstName);
+    //enters last name
+    const lastName = "Mansfield";
+    const lastNameInput = screen.getByLabelText(/Last Name/i);
+    userEvent.type(lastNameInput, lastName);
+    //uses submit button before entering email
+    const button = screen.getByRole('button');
+	userEvent.click(button);
+    //should see error for email
+    const errorMessages = screen.queryAllByText(/error/i);
+	expect(errorMessages).toHaveLength(1);
+    //alternative check for email error message using preestablished variable from test 4
+    const emailErrorMessage = screen.queryAllByTestId(/error/i);
+    expect(emailErrorMessage).toHaveLength(1);
+
 });
 
-test('renders "lastName is a required field" if an last name is not entered and the submit button is clicked', async () => {
-    
+test('6 renders "email must be a valid email address" if an invalid email is entered', async () => {
+    render(<ContactForm />);
+    //Arrange = create bad email and retrieve email input field
+    const email = 'badEmail';
+    const emailInput = screen.getByLabelText(/email/i);
+    //Act = input bad email into field just like a user might do & use submitt button
+    userEvent.type(emailInput, email);
+    const submitButton = screen.getByRole('button');//arrange 
+    userEvent.click(submitButton);
+    //Assert = expect to get error message for email
+    const errorMessage = screen.queryByText(/email must be a valid email address/i);
+	expect(errorMessage).toBeVisible();
+
 });
 
-test('renders all firstName, lastName and email text when submitted. Does NOT render message if message is not submitted.', async () => {
+test('7 renders "lastName is a required field" if an last name is not entered and the submit button is clicked', async () => {
+    render(<ContactForm />);
+    //ARRANGE - The message prints upon using submit without doing anything So We only need to screen for the button 
+    const submitButton = screen.getByRole('button');
+    //ACT - user then clicks the button
+    userEvent.click(submitButton);
+    //ASSERT - error message for last name is expected 
+    const errorMessage = screen.queryByText(/lastName is a required field/i);
+	expect(errorMessage).toBeVisible();
     
 });
 
-test('renders all fields text when all fields are submitted.', async () => {
+test('8 renders all firstName, lastName and email text when submitted. Does NOT render message if message is not submitted.', async () => {
+    
+    render(<ContactForm />);
+    //Arrange Need good first, last and email and screen for each field
+    const firstName = 'William';
+    const lastName = 'Mansfield';
+    const email = 'RicksMyCodeGuy@gmail.com';
+
+    const firstNameInput = screen.getByLabelText(/first name/i);
+    const lastNameInput = screen.getByLabelText(/Last Name/i);
+    const emailInput = screen.getByLabelText(/email/i);
+    //Act user inputs each and clicks submit button no message until after clicked
+    userEvent.type(firstNameInput, firstName);
+    userEvent.type(lastNameInput, lastName);
+    userEvent.type(emailInput, email);
+
+    const messageDiv = screen.queryByText(/you submitted/i);
+    expect(messageDiv).toBeFalsy();//starts falsy
+
+    const button = screen.getByRole('button');
+    userEvent.click(button);
+    //Assert - should get affimative You Submitted: card back with all details rendered back
+    // expect(messageDiv).toBeTruthy();//ends truthy couldn't get this to work. seeing help
+
+    const firstNameDisplay = screen.queryByTestId('firstnameDisplay');
+    const lastNameDisplay = screen.queryByTestId('lastnameDisplay');
+    const emailDisplay = screen.queryByTestId('emailDisplay');
+
+    expect(firstNameDisplay).toBeVisible();
+    expect(lastNameDisplay).toBeVisible();
+    expect(emailDisplay).toBeVisible();
+
+    test('9 renders all fields text when all fields are submitted.', async () => {
+        render(<ContactForm />);
+        //Arranged need good first, last, email, scan for each field
+        const firstName = 'Wiliam';
+        const lastName = 'Mansfield';
+        const email = 'RicksMyCodeGuy@gmail.com';
+    
+        const firstNameInput = screen.getByLabelText(/first name/i);
+        const lastNameInput = screen.getByLabelText(/last name/i);
+        const emailInput = screen.getByLabelText(/email/i);
+        
+        //ACT - user enters each as arranged above and uses submit button
+        userEvent.type(firstNameInput, firstName);
+        userEvent.type(lastNameInput, lastName);
+        userEvent.type(emailInput, email);
+    
+        const button = screen.getByRole('button');
+        userEvent.click(button);
+    
+        //Assert - must utilize a delay method | Per Warrens video the "Await" vs the "Promise" is shorter. I've included the notes from class an an extra file called notes.md attached next to the readme.md file.  
+        const firstNameDisplay = await screen.findByTestId('firstnameDisplay');
     
-});
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+        expect(firstNameDisplay).toBeVisible();
+        expect(screen.getByText(/mansfield/i)).toBeTruthy();
+        screen.getByText(/mansfield/i);
+    });
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