upskill-event-manager/memory-bank/productContext.md
Ben Reed 04dcc32919 feat(testing): Implement comprehensive trainer journey test suite with Page Object Model
- Created Page Object Model structure for all trainer-facing pages
- Implemented complete test coverage for trainer journey steps 1-8
- Added centralized test data management with test users and events
- Updated run-tests.sh with --trainer-journey option for easy execution
- Enhanced documentation with test setup, usage, and troubleshooting guides
- Created verification scripts to ensure proper test environment setup
- Prepared framework for Phase 2/3 features (email, check-in, certificates)

This implementation provides a solid foundation for testing the complete trainer user journey and can be easily extended as new features are deployed.
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# Product Context
This file provides a high-level overview of the project and the expected product that will be created.
2025-04-23 19:00:00 - Updated with Cloudways staging environment workflow
## Project Goal
Network Events is a WordPress plugin that extends The Events Calendar suite to create a specialized platform for HVAC trainers. The system enables independent trainers to manage their own events, sell tickets, and track performance without accessing the WordPress admin panel.
## Development Environment
### Core Components
* **Cloudways Staging Environment**
* WordPress (PHP 8.1-FPM)
* Nginx web server
* MariaDB database
* Cloudways dashboard for management
* **Development Tools**
* Playwright testing framework
* Git version control
* SSH and rsync for deployment
* Development scripts
* Debug tools
### Development Workflow
* **Staging-Based Approach**
* Production data backup creation
* Staging environment deployment
* Testing on staging environment
* Consistent development environment
* Collaborative development capability
* **Script Suite**
* deploy-config-staging.sh - Deploy configuration to staging
* configure-staging-tests.sh - Configure test environment
* run-staging-tests.sh - Run tests on staging
* verify-staging.sh - Verify staging environment
* sync-staging.sh - Sync data from staging
* deploy-plugin.sh - Deploy plugin to staging
* run-staging-unit-tests.sh - Run unit tests on staging
### Configuration Management
* **Environment Settings**
* Staging-specific configurations
* Debug mode enabled
* Error display active
* SSL enabled
* Staging URLs
* **Production Preparation**
* Secure configurations ready
* SSL support enabled
* Error logging configured
* Performance optimizations
* Security measures
## Key Features
* Custom user role for HVAC trainers
* Trainer registration and login system
* Comprehensive trainer dashboard
* Event creation and management
* Event summary and reporting
* Attendee management
* Email communication with attendees (Phase 2)
* Certificate generation and management (Phase 3)
* Integration with The Events Calendar suite
* Future Zoho CRM integration (Phase 2)
## Implementation Phases
### Phase 1 (In Progress)
* Community Login Page (Completed)
* Registration Page (Completed)
* Basic Dashboard (In Progress)
* Create/Modify Event Pages (Planned)
* Event Summary Page (Planned)
### Phase 2 (Future)
* Zoho CRM API Integration
* Email Attendees functionality
* Enhanced event management
* Advanced reporting
### Phase 3 (Future)
* Certificate generation
* Request Training Page
* My Training Page
* Advanced reporting
## Technical Architecture
### WordPress Integration
* Core WordPress 6.7+
* The Events Calendar suite integration
* Custom plugin development
* Theme compatibility
* Security measures
### Required Plugins
1. The Events Calendar Suite:
* The Events Calendar (6.10.2+)
* Events Calendar Pro (7.4.2+)
* Event Tickets (5.19.3+)
* Event Tickets Plus (6.2.0+)
* Community Events (4.10.0+)
2. Additional Required Plugins:
* Spectra Pro (2.0.0+)
* Premium Starter Templates (4.4.14+)
* Essential Blocks (5.3.2+)
### Development Standards
* PHP 8.1+ compatibility
* WordPress coding standards
* Modern JavaScript practices
* Responsive design
* Accessibility compliance
* Security best practices
### Testing Strategy
* Unit testing
* Integration testing
* E2E testing with Playwright
* Performance testing
* Security testing
2025-04-23 19:00:00 - Updated with Cloudways staging environment workflow
[2025-04-29 19:09:15] - Debugging and test validation for prioritized plugin features: Ensured Playwright E2E tests accurately reflect the current DOM structure of WordPress plugin pages. Updated documentation to emphasize selector verification and debug log usage for future test maintenance.