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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