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Decision Log
This file records architectural and implementation decisions using a list format. 2025-03-25 10:40:00 - Updated with registration and authentication decisions
Core Architectural Decisions
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: Implement SSL support with self-signed certificates
- Rationale: Enable secure HTTPS development environment matching production
- Implementation Details:
- Self-signed certificates for localhost
- Nginx SSL configuration with modern security settings
- Automated setup script for consistent configuration
- SSL port 8443 for development access
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
Project Restart Decision
- Decision: Restart project with fresh codebase
- Rationale: Clean implementation of requirements with modern best practices
- Implementation Details:
- Fresh repository setup
- New development environment configuration
- Modern testing framework implementation
- Phased feature implementation approach
Development Environment Decisions
Docker-based Development Environment
- Decision: Implement containerized development environment using Docker
- Rationale: Ensure consistent development experience and match production environment
- Implementation Details:
- WordPress (PHP 8.1-FPM)
- MariaDB
- phpMyAdmin
- Nginx with SSL support
- Environment management scripts
Testing Framework Architecture
- Decision: Implement comprehensive testing framework with Playwright
- Rationale: Modern features, better reliability, cross-browser support
- Implementation Details:
- Unit tests for business logic
- Integration tests for WordPress functionality
- E2E tests for user journeys
- Cross-browser testing support
- Mobile device emulation
Development Tooling
- Decision: Create suite of management scripts
- Rationale: Streamline development workflow and ensure consistency
- Implementation Details:
- Environment setup and verification
- Production data synchronization
- Database management
- Test execution and reporting
- SSL configuration
Deployment Strategy
- Decision: Implement configuration-based deployment process
- Rationale: Support different environments with consistent deployment
- Implementation Details:
- Environment-specific configurations
- Pre-deployment verification
- Automated testing integration
- Rollback procedures
- Security measures
Security Architecture
- Decision: Implement comprehensive security measures
- Rationale: Protect sensitive data and ensure secure operations
- Implementation Details:
- Environment variable-based configuration
- SSL support for development
- Secure credential management
- Access control implementation
- Security monitoring
2025-03-25 10:40:00 - Added registration and authentication architecture decisions