Post Management System Testing Guide

This guide outlines the testing procedures for the post management system's key features: drafts, version history, version restoration, and version comparison.

This guide outlines the testing procedures for the post management system’s key features: drafts, version history, version restoration, and version comparison.

1. Draft System Testing

Creating and Loading Drafts

Create a new post or open an existing post for editing
Make some changes to the post content
Wait for the auto-save feature to save your changes (indicated by the “Saved” status)
Navigate away from the post without publishing
To load the draft:
- Go to the posts listing page
- Find your post
- Click the “Load Draft” button or append ?draft=load-post-id to the edit URL

Expected Behavior

Auto-save should trigger after changes (typically 3-second delay)
Draft status should be visible in the UI
Loading a draft should show the most recent auto-saved version
Version control features should be disabled when viewing a draft

2. Version History Testing

Viewing Version History

Open an existing post in edit mode
Click the chevron button (←) on the right side to open the version panel
The panel should display:
- List of versions with timestamps
- Author information for each version
- Version numbers
- Title changes

Testing Version List

Create multiple versions by:
- Making changes to the post
- Saving/publishing the changes
Verify that:
- New versions appear in the list
- Versions are ordered chronologically (newest first)
- Each version shows correct metadata

3. Version Comparison Testing

Comparing Two Versions

Open the version history panel
Select two versions using the checkboxes
The comparison view should automatically appear showing:
- Side-by-side diff view
- Highlighted changes between versions
- Clear indication of which version is older/newer

Testing Comparison Features

Select different version combinations
Verify that:
- Changes are highlighted correctly
- Content differences are easy to identify
- Navigation between different versions is smooth
- Closing comparison view returns to normal editing

4. Version Restoration Testing

Restoring Previous Versions

Open the version history panel
Click on a version to view its details
Click “Restore” to revert to that version
Confirm the restoration

Verification Steps

After restoration:
- Content should match the selected version
- A new version should be created (marking the restoration)
- Version history should update
- Form should reflect the restored content

5. Edge Cases to Test

Draft System

Loading drafts with unsaved changes
Network interruptions during auto-save
Multiple tabs editing the same post

Version History

Very large number of versions
Versions with different authors
Versions with empty content fields

Version Comparison

Comparing versions with large content differences
Comparing adjacent versions
Comparing the current version with much older versions

Version Restoration

Restoring to the current version
Restoring while having unsaved changes
Restoring a version multiple times

6. Error Scenarios

Common Error Cases

Network disconnection during:
- Auto-saving drafts
- Loading versions
- Restoring versions
Permission issues:
- Insufficient role permissions
- Expired sessions
Concurrent edits:
- Multiple users editing same post
- Multiple tabs open

Recovery Testing

Verify error messages are clear and helpful
Check that the system recovers gracefully
Ensure no data loss occurs
Confirm the UI remains responsive

7. Performance Considerations

Loading Times

Version history panel should load quickly
Version comparison should handle large documents
Draft loading should be near-instantaneous

Resource Usage

Monitor memory usage during comparison
Check network payload sizes
Verify browser performance with many versions

8. Security Testing

Access Control

Verify role-based access to features
Test permission boundaries
Ensure version history respects user permissions

Data Integrity

Verify version integrity after restoration
Confirm draft data is properly isolated
Check audit trail accuracy

9. Troubleshooting Guide

Common Issues and Solutions

Draft not loading:
- Check URL parameters
- Verify draft exists
- Check browser console for errors
Version history not showing:
- Verify user permissions
- Check network connectivity
- Confirm post ID is correct
Comparison not working:
- Ensure two versions are selected
- Check browser compatibility
- Verify content format
Restoration failures:
- Check user permissions
- Verify version exists
- Confirm network connectivity