upskill-event-manager/memory-bank/systemPatterns.md

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# System Patterns
This file documents the architectural and design patterns used in the project.
2025-03-26 11:13:00 - Updated with development environment workflow patterns
## Development Environment Patterns
### Container Architecture
* **Docker Composition**
* WordPress (PHP-FPM)
* Nginx web server
* MariaDB database
* phpMyAdmin utility
* Shared volumes for persistence
* Network isolation
* Environment-based configuration
### Development Workflow Patterns
* **Backup-Based Setup**
* Production data backup creation
* Local backup storage
* Backup-based environment initialization
* Consistent development environments
* Offline development capability
* **Script Organization**
* Standardized naming conventions
* Clear separation of concerns
* Comprehensive error handling
* User-friendly feedback
* Modular script design
### Configuration Management
* **Environment Variables**
* Database credentials
* WordPress settings
* Development flags
* Debug options
* Site URLs
* **Docker Volumes**
* WordPress files
* Database data
* Configuration files
* SSL certificates
* Logs
### WordPress Integration
* **Core Configuration**
* wp-config.php management
* Environment-based settings
* Debug mode control
* URL configuration
* Security settings
* **Plugin Management**
* Controlled activation
* Version management
* Dependency handling
* Update procedures
* Compatibility checks
### Database Patterns
* **Connection Management**
* Environment-based credentials
* Connection pooling
* Error handling
* Retry mechanisms
* Timeout configuration
* **Data Access**
* WordPress WPDB wrapper
* Prepared statements
* Transaction support
* Query optimization
* Cache integration
### Security Patterns
* **Development Security**
* Disabled SSL requirement
* Debug mode enabled
* Error display active
* Test data isolation
* Local-only access
* **Production Preparation**
* SSL configuration ready
* Error logging configured
* Security headers prepared
* Access controls defined
* Data sanitization
### Testing Architecture
* **Test Environment**
* Isolated containers
* Test-specific configuration
* Data fixtures
* Mock services
* Debug capabilities
* **Test Types**
* Unit tests
* Integration tests
* E2E tests
* Performance tests
* Security tests
### Logging and Monitoring
* **Log Management**
* PHP error logs
* WordPress debug log
* Nginx access/error logs
* Database logs
* Container logs
* **Monitoring**
* Container health checks
* Resource usage
* Error tracking
* Performance metrics
* Security events
### Version Control
* **Feature Branches**
* Feature branches
* Pull requests
* Code review process
* Continuous integration
* Automated testing
2025-03-27 13:55:00 - Added WordPress Unit Testing Patterns
### Unit Testing Architecture
* **Containerized Testing**
* WordPress test environment inside Docker container
* WordPress testing libraries installed in container
* Database access from container
* Shared file system via volume mounts
* Consistent environment across developers
* **Test Configuration**
* PHPUnit configuration in phpunit.xml.dist
* Bootstrap configuration in tests/bootstrap.php
* WordPress test framework in /tmp/wordpress-tests-lib
* Test database isolated from development database
* Environment variables for configuration
* **Test Patterns**
* WP_UnitTestCase base class for WordPress-aware tests
* Fixtures and factories for test data
* Test suite organization by feature
* Isolated test methods
* Consistent validation patterns
2025-03-28 05:33:00 - Updated Test Configuration Patterns
### Test Configuration Patterns
* **Environment-Specific Settings**
* Docker-aware database configuration
* Container-specific file paths
* Environment variable integration
* Separate test database
* Isolated test framework files
* **Framework Organization**
* WordPress test framework in vendor directory
* Composer-managed dependencies
* Standardized configuration locations
* Clear separation between test and development databases
* Environment-aware path resolution
[2025-04-02 10:08:00] - Added Child Theme Template Overrides Pattern
### Child Theme Template Overrides
* **Pattern**: Override plugin template files by placing identically named files within a specific subdirectory structure in the active child theme.
* **Usage**: Can be used to customize the appearance and surrounding content of pages generated by plugins.
* **TEC Override Path**: `[child-theme-directory]/tribe-events/` (followed by the plugin's internal view structure, e.g., `community/edit-event.php`).
* **Implementation**: Copy original template from plugin to child theme override path, then modify the copy. WordPress automatically loads the child theme version.
* **Note (2025-04-02):** This approach was attempted for The Events Calendar: Community Events pages (`edit-event.php`, `event-list.php`) but was abandoned due to persistent content duplication and layout issues. Switched to using TEC CE shortcodes on dedicated pages instead.
2025-03-26 11:13:00 - Added development environment workflow patterns
[2025-04-06 13:28:00] - Added NAS-Based Development Workflow Patterns
## NAS-Based Development Workflow (Added 2025-04-06)
* **Remote Docker Environment:**
* Docker containers (WordPress, DB, Nginx, etc.) run on a remote NAS device.
* NAS provides centralized resources and potentially better performance than local machine.
* **Local Code Editing:**
* Source code (plugin, themes, scripts) is edited on the local development machine (laptop).
* **Synchronization:**
* `rsync` is used to synchronize changes from the local machine's project directory (`wordpress-dev`) to the corresponding directory on the NAS.
* An exclusion file (`rsync-exclude.txt`) prevents syncing unnecessary files/directories (e.g., `.git`, `node_modules`, `vendor`, `backups`).
* A dedicated script (`bin/sync-to-nas.sh`) automates the sync process.
* **Remote Execution (SSH):**
* Most management scripts (`setup-*.sh`, `verify-*.sh`, `reset-*.sh`, `manage-*.sh`, `logs.sh`, `cleanup.sh`) are executed *locally*.
* These scripts internally use SSH (with key-based authentication) to connect to the NAS and execute Docker, WP-CLI, or filesystem commands within the project directory on the NAS.
* Scripts require NAS connection details (IP, user) from a root `.env` file.
* Scripts use the full path to executables like `docker-compose` on the NAS.
* **Local E2E Testing:**
* Playwright E2E tests are executed *locally* on the development machine.
* The `baseURL` in `playwright.config.ts` is configured (via environment variable `NAS_WORDPRESS_URL`) to target the WordPress site running on the NAS IP address and port.
[2025-04-07] - Added Composer via Volume Mount (NAS Setup - Paused)
* **Pattern**: Mount Composer PHAR directly into container via `docker-compose.yml`.
* **Usage**: Workaround when installing Composer during Docker image build fails or is unreliable.
* **Implementation**: Download `composer.phar` locally (e.g., to `bin/`), add volume mount like `- ./bin/composer.phar:/usr/local/bin/composer` to the relevant service in `docker-compose.yml`.
* **Note**: This pattern was implemented for the NAS-based setup which is currently paused.