# Active Context

This file tracks the project's current status, including recent changes, current goals, and open questions.
2025-03-25 10:42:00 - Updated with registration and authentication implementation

## Current Focus

* Registration and Authentication Implementation
  * Custom registration form with all required fields
  * Form validation and security measures
  * Integration with The Events Calendar
  * Email notification system
  * Role-based access control

* Development Environment Setup
  * Docker-based environment configuration
  * WordPress and plugin integration
  * Testing framework implementation
  * Environment management scripts
  * SSL configuration and security

* Trainer Role Implementation
  * Custom role architecture (hvac_trainer)
  * Capability definition and management
  * Access control implementation
  * Role lifecycle management
  * Integration with The Events Calendar

* WordPress Integration Planning
  * Identifying existing WordPress features to leverage
  * Mapping The Events Calendar extension points
  * Planning custom functionality requirements
  * Documenting integration patterns

* Testing Framework Implementation
  * Playwright test infrastructure
  * WordPress-specific test utilities
  * The Events Calendar test helpers
  * Automated testing workflows

## Recent Changes

* Implemented registration system:
  * Created registration form with all required fields
  * Added client and server-side validation
  * Implemented file upload handling
  * Created trainer profiles database table
  * Added email notification system

* Implemented authentication system:
  * Created login form
  * Added password strength validation
  * Implemented remember me functionality
  * Added password reset capability
  * Integrated with WordPress roles

* Development environment updates:
  * Added SSL support with self-signed certificates
  * Created SSL setup automation script
  * Updated nginx configuration
  * Enhanced security measures

* Project organization:
  * Established plugin architecture
  * Created core classes and autoloader
  * Implemented WordPress integration points
  * Set up development workflow

## Open Questions/Issues

### Role Management
* Role activation/deactivation workflow
* Capability inheritance structure
* Event ownership model
* Media upload restrictions
* Role migration strategy

### WordPress Integration
* Optimal hook points for custom functionality
* The Events Calendar extension patterns
* Custom table requirements vs existing tables
* Template override strategy
* Plugin update compatibility approach

### Development Environment
* Production sync security measures
* Test data generation strategy
* Database backup management
* Plugin version control workflow

### Testing Framework
* Test isolation requirements
* Test data cleanup procedures
* CI/CD integration approach
* Performance testing needs
* Mobile testing strategy

### Implementation Planning
* WordPress role extension strategy
* Event management workflow integration
* Database schema requirements
* Security implementation approach
* API integration planning

### Registration System
* Profile image storage optimization
* Venue creation workflow refinement
* Email template customization
* Approval process workflow
* Data validation enhancement

### Authentication System
* Session management optimization
* Password reset flow enhancement
* Remember me cookie security
* Login attempt throttling
* Multi-factor authentication consideration

2025-03-25 10:42:00 - Updated to include registration and authentication implementation status