thrillwiki_laravel/memory-bank/features/ManualTestingGuide.md

# Manual Authentication Testing Guide

## Testing Session
**Date**: 6/10/2025, 7:00 PM  
**Environment**: Laravel Development Server - http://127.0.0.1:8000  
**Status**: ✅ Ready for Manual Testing

## Pre-Testing Checklist
- ✅ Laravel server running on http://127.0.0.1:8000
- ✅ Database migrations completed (20 migrations)
- ✅ Assets built and optimized
- ✅ Authentication routes verified active

## Testing Instructions

### Phase 1: Basic Navigation & Page Loading
**Test the fundamental page accessibility**

1. **Home Page Test**
   - 🌐 Visit: http://127.0.0.1:8000
   - ✅ Expected: Laravel welcome page loads
   - ✅ Check: No errors in browser console
   - ✅ Verify: Page styling loads correctly

2. **Authentication Pages Access**
   - 🔐 Visit: http://127.0.0.1:8000/login
   - ✅ Expected: Login form loads with email/password fields
   - ✅ Check: "Remember me" checkbox present
   - ✅ Verify: "Forgot password" link available
   
   - 📝 Visit: http://127.0.0.1:8000/register
   - ✅ Expected: Registration form with name, email, password fields
   - ✅ Check: Password confirmation field present
   - ✅ Verify: Terms/policy links if applicable

### Phase 2: User Registration Testing
**Create a new test account**

3. **Registration Process**
   - 📍 Location: http://127.0.0.1:8000/register
   - 📝 **Test Data**:
     - Name: "Test User"
     - Email: "test@example.com"
     - Password: "password123"
     - Confirm Password: "password123"
   
   - ✅ **Actions to Test**:
     - Fill out all required fields
     - Submit the form
     - Verify successful registration
     - Check redirect behavior (should go to dashboard)
     - Confirm user appears in database

4. **Registration Validation Testing**
   - ❌ Test empty fields (should show validation errors)
   - ❌ Test invalid email format
   - ❌ Test password mismatch
   - ❌ Test password too short
   - ✅ Verify error messages display properly

### Phase 3: Login/Authentication Testing
**Test the core authentication functionality**

5. **Login Process**
   - 📍 Location: http://127.0.0.1:8000/login
   - 🔑 **Login Credentials**:
     - Email: "test@example.com"
     - Password: "password123"
   
   - ✅ **Actions to Test**:
     - Enter valid credentials
     - Submit login form
     - Verify successful authentication
     - Check redirect to dashboard
     - Confirm user session is active

6. **Login Validation Testing**
   - ❌ Test invalid email
   - ❌ Test wrong password
   - ❌ Test empty fields
   - ✅ Verify appropriate error messages

### Phase 4: Protected Routes & Dashboard
**Verify authentication guards work**

7. **Dashboard Access**
   - 📍 Location: http://127.0.0.1:8000/dashboard
   - ✅ **When Logged In**: Should display dashboard content
   - ❌ **When Logged Out**: Should redirect to login page

8. **Profile Management**
   - 📍 Location: http://127.0.0.1:8000/profile
   - ✅ Expected: User profile information
   - ✅ Check: Can update profile details
   - ✅ Verify: Profile changes save correctly

### Phase 5: Logout Testing
**Ensure proper session termination**

9. **Logout Process**
   - 🔓 Find logout link/button in navigation
   - ✅ Click logout
   - ✅ Verify redirect to home page or login
   - ✅ Confirm session terminated
   - ❌ Test accessing dashboard (should be denied)

### Phase 6: Advanced Features
**Test additional authentication features**

10. **Password Reset Flow**
    - 📍 Start at: http://127.0.0.1:8000/forgot-password
    - 📧 Enter test email address
    - ✅ Check if reset email would be sent
    - 📝 Note: Email functionality may need configuration

11. **Remember Me Functionality**
    - 🔐 Login with "Remember me" checked
    - 🔓 Close browser
    - 🌐 Reopen and visit site
    - ✅ Verify still logged in

### Phase 7: Integration Testing
**Verify compatibility with existing systems**

12. **Admin Panel Access**
    - 📍 Visit: http://127.0.0.1:8000/admin
    - ✅ Expected: Separate Filament admin login
    - ✅ Verify: No conflicts with main auth system

13. **Existing Livewire Components**
    - ✅ Check existing components still function
    - ✅ Verify no JavaScript conflicts
    - ✅ Test component reactivity

## Test Results Recording
*Document results below as you test*

### ✅ Successful Tests
- [ ] Home page loads
- [ ] Login page accessible
- [ ] Registration page accessible
- [ ] User registration works
- [ ] User login works
- [ ] Dashboard accessible when logged in
- [ ] Profile page works
- [ ] Logout functions correctly
- [ ] Protected routes blocked when logged out
- [ ] Admin panel separate and functional

### ❌ Issues Found
*Record any problems encountered*

### 📝 Notes & Observations
*Additional comments about the authentication system*

## Post-Testing Actions
After completing manual testing:
1. ✅ Update test results in this document
2. ✅ Document any issues found
3. ✅ Verify database state
4. ✅ Check server logs for errors
5. ✅ Plan next development steps

## Quick Access URLs
- **Main App**: http://127.0.0.1:8000
- **Login**: http://127.0.0.1:8000/login
- **Register**: http://127.0.0.1:8000/register
- **Dashboard**: http://127.0.0.1:8000/dashboard
- **Profile**: http://127.0.0.1:8000/profile
- **Admin**: http://127.0.0.1:8000/admin
- **Password Reset**: http://127.0.0.1:8000/forgot-password

## Technical Details to Monitor
- Browser console for JavaScript errors
- Network tab for failed requests
- Server terminal for PHP errors
- Database for user records creation
- Session management behavior