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pacnpal b570cb6848 Implement comprehensive card layout improvements and testing
- Added operator/owner priority card implementation to enhance visibility on smaller screens.
- Completed adaptive grid system to eliminate white space issues and improve responsiveness across all card layouts.
- Verified card layout fixes through extensive testing, confirming balanced layouts across various screen sizes and content scenarios.
- Conducted investigation into layout inconsistencies, identifying critical issues and recommending immediate fixes.
- Assessed white space issues and confirmed no critical problems in current implementations.
- Documented comprehensive testing plan and results, ensuring all layouts are functioning as intended.
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Comprehensive Card Layout Testing Plan

Date: June 28, 2025, 1:22 PM
Task: Comprehensive testing of card layout balance across all ThrillWiki pages and scenarios
Status: INITIATED
Context: User questioning whether layouts are "always balanced" - need to verify beyond Cedar Point

Testing Scope

1. Multi-Page Layout Testing

  • Homepage: Stats section across different screen sizes
  • Multiple Park Detail Pages: Test parks with varying data amounts
  • Ride Detail Pages: Layout consistency verification
  • Company/Manufacturer Detail Pages: Balance testing
  • Edge Cases: Missing data, varying content lengths

2. Screen Size Testing Matrix

  • 320px: Mobile portrait (smallest)
  • 480px: Mobile landscape
  • 768px: Tablet portrait (critical breakpoint)
  • 1024px: Tablet landscape/small desktop
  • 1280px: Desktop standard
  • 1440px: Large desktop

3. Content Variation Testing

  • Parks with missing owner information
  • Parks with very long names/descriptions
  • Rides with incomplete data sets
  • Pages with fewer than expected cards
  • Pages with more cards than typical

4. Specific Balance Issues to Check

  • Card spacing consistency
  • Awkward wrapping scenarios
  • Varying content length handling
  • White space issues
  • Layout jump detection

Testing Methodology

Browser Testing Approach

  1. Use browser developer tools for precise breakpoint testing
  2. Navigate to various page types systematically
  3. Document any problematic layouts with screenshots
  4. Record specific pages and screen sizes where issues occur

Success Criteria

  • Layouts confirmed balanced across ALL page types
  • No white space issues at any breakpoint
  • Consistent responsive behavior regardless of content
  • Any remaining issues clearly documented

Documentation Requirements

  • Record both successful and problematic layouts
  • Provide specific examples of any issues found
  • Update memory bank with comprehensive results
  • Signal completion with detailed findings

Test Execution Plan

Phase 1: Homepage Testing

  • Test stats section at all breakpoints
  • Verify 3-card layout consistency

Phase 2: Park Detail Pages

  • Test multiple parks beyond Cedar Point
  • Focus on parks with varying data amounts
  • Check for missing data scenarios

Phase 3: Ride Detail Pages

  • Test rides with different data completeness
  • Check layout consistency across ride types

Phase 4: Company Detail Pages

  • Test manufacturer pages
  • Check for layout balance issues

Phase 5: Edge Case Testing

  • Long content scenarios
  • Missing data scenarios
  • Unusual content amounts

Phase 6: Cross-Breakpoint Analysis

  • Verify smooth transitions
  • Check for layout jumps
  • Document any inconsistencies

Expected Outcomes

If Layouts Are Balanced

  • Document comprehensive verification
  • Confirm fixes are working universally
  • Update memory bank with success confirmation

If Issues Found

  • Document specific problematic scenarios
  • Identify patterns in layout inconsistencies
  • Note breakpoints where issues occur
  • Provide recommendations for fixes

Testing initiated: June 28, 2025, 1:22 PM
Next step: Begin systematic browser testing