Major modernization of HVAC plugin for PHP 8+ with full backward compatibility:
CORE MODERNIZATION:
- Implement strict type declarations throughout codebase
- Modernize main plugin class with PHP 8+ features
- Convert array syntax to modern PHP format
- Add constructor property promotion where applicable
- Enhance security helpers with modern PHP patterns
COMPATIBILITY FIXES:
- Fix PHP 8.1+ enum compatibility (convert to class constants)
- Fix union type compatibility (true|WP_Error → bool|WP_Error)
- Remove mixed type declarations for PHP 8.0 compatibility
- Add default arms to match expressions preventing UnhandledMatchError
- Fix method naming inconsistency (ensureRegistrationAccess callback)
- Add null coalescing in TEC integration for strict type compliance
DEPLOYMENT STATUS:
✅ Successfully deployed and tested on staging
✅ Site functional at https://upskill-staging.measurequick.com✅ Expert code review completed with GPT-5 validation
✅ MCP Playwright testing confirms functionality
Ready for production deployment when requested.
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Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
Systematic audit and implementation of missing Master Trainer functionality
with comprehensive WordPress best practices and security implementation.
## Features Implemented
- Master Events Overview (/master-trainer/events/) - KPI dashboard with filtering
- Import/Export Data Management (/master-trainer/import-export/) - CSV operations
- Communication Templates (/trainer/communication-templates/) - Professional templates
- Enhanced Announcements (/master-trainer/announcements/) - Dynamic shortcode integration
- Pending Approvals System (/master-trainer/pending-approvals/) - Workflow management
## Navigation & UX Improvements
- Removed redundant Events link from top-level navigation menu
- Reorganized administrative functions under Tools dropdown
- Enhanced navigation clarity and professional appearance
- Full responsive design with accessibility compliance
## Architecture & Security
- 5 new singleton manager classes following WordPress patterns
- Comprehensive role-based access control (hvac_master_trainer)
- Complete security implementation (nonces, sanitization, escaping)
- Performance optimizations with transient caching and conditional loading
- Professional error handling and user feedback systems
## Files Added (16 new files)
- 4 manager classes: Import/Export, Events Overview, Pending Approvals, Communication Templates
- 4 CSS files with responsive design and accessibility features
- 4 JavaScript files with AJAX functionality and error handling
- 2 new templates: Import/Export, Pending Approvals
- 2 enhanced templates: Events Overview, Communication Templates
## Files Modified (14 files)
- Core system integration in Plugin, Page Manager, Scripts/Styles classes
- Navigation system cleanup in Master Menu System
- Enhanced access control and role management
- Template updates for dynamic content integration
## Testing & Deployment
- Comprehensive testing with Playwright automation
- Successful staging deployment and verification
- All 5 missing pages now fully functional
- Navigation improvements verified working
Resolves master trainer area audit requirements with production-ready implementation.
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- Added explicit checks to prevent authentication redirects on registration page
- Added ensure_registration_page_public() method with priority 1 to run before other auth checks
- Included registration-pending and training-login pages in public pages list
- Added fallback function in main plugin file to remove auth hooks on registration page
This ensures that users can access /trainer/registration/ without being logged in, as intended for new trainer signups.
