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Decision Log
This file records architectural and implementation decisions using a list format. 2025-03-25 14:11:00 - Updated with development environment decisions
Core Architectural Decisions
Development Environment Configuration
- Decision: Implement Docker-based development environment with PHP-FPM
- Rationale: Better performance, control, and similarity to production
- Implementation Details:
- WordPress with PHP 8.1-FPM
- Nginx as web server
- MariaDB for database
- Custom PHP-FPM configuration
- Development-specific WordPress settings
WordPress Configuration Strategy
- Decision: Use environment variables and wp-config.php overrides
- Rationale: Maintain security and flexibility across environments
- Implementation Details:
- Environment-based configuration
- Debug mode in development
- Custom site URL handling
- SSL configuration options
- Security settings management
Database Management
- Decision: Use MariaDB with custom configuration
- Rationale: Better performance and compatibility
- Implementation Details:
- Custom character set and collation
- Optimized buffer settings
- Development-specific permissions
- Backup and restore capabilities
- Data synchronization tools
Version Control Strategy
- Decision: Implement Git-based version control with GitHub hosting
- Rationale: Enable collaborative development, code review, and version tracking
- Implementation Details:
- Git repository with main branch
- GitHub remote for collaboration
- .gitignore to exclude environment-specific files
- Structured commit messages
- Clean repository history
Registration and Authentication Architecture
- Decision: Implement custom registration and authentication system
- Rationale: Need fine-grained control over user registration process and role management
- Implementation Details:
- Custom database table for trainer profiles
- Client and server-side validation
- Automated venue creation integration
- Email notification system
- Role-based access control
- Security measures following WordPress best practices
SSL Configuration for Development
- Decision: Disable SSL requirement in development
- Rationale: Simplify local development while maintaining production security
- Implementation Details:
- Configurable SSL settings
- Environment-specific SSL handling
- Production-ready SSL configuration
- Secure cookie handling
- HTTPS redirection management
Custom Role Architecture
- Decision: Implement hvac_trainer custom WordPress role
- Rationale: Provide specific capabilities while restricting administrative access
- Implementation Details:
- Role name: hvac_trainer
- Custom capabilities for HVAC-specific features
- Integration with The Events Calendar capabilities
- Automatic role management through plugin lifecycle
- Strict security boundaries
Integration-First Development Approach
- Decision: Maximize use of existing WordPress and The Events Calendar functionality
- Rationale: Leverage proven solutions, reduce custom code, ensure maintainability
- Implementation Details:
- Use WordPress core features whenever possible
- Extend The Events Calendar functionality rather than rebuild
- Custom development only when necessary
- Maintain plugin upgrade compatibility
2025-03-25 14:11:00 - Added development environment configuration decisions