Testing Results & Manual Test Guide

Date: 2025-11-22 Branch: fix/system-review-and-testing Tester: Claude (AI Assistant) Status: Code Review Complete, Manual Testing Required

Summary

This document outlines the testing that has been performed and provides a manual testing checklist for validating the WebSocket protocol fixes and conversation management features.

Changes Made

1. ✅ Fixed WebSocket protocol mismatch between frontend and backend
2. ✅ Updated message types (chunk, message.done)
3. ✅ Changed field names to camelCase (messageId)
4. ✅ Fixed client message sending format
5. ✅ Added environment configuration for WebSocket URL
6. ✅ Created comprehensive documentation

Code Review Results

Files Changed

Issues Fixed

1. WebSocket Protocol Mismatch (P0 - CRITICAL)

   • Status: ✅ Fixed
   • Backend now sends chunk instead of message_chunk
   • Backend now sends message.done instead of message_complete
   • All field names are now camelCase

2. Client Message Type (P0 - CRITICAL)

   • Status: ✅ Fixed
   • Client now sends type: "message" instead of type: "message.send"
   • Message content sent directly, not nested in object

3. Hardcoded WebSocket URL (P1 - HIGH)

   • Status: ✅ Fixed
   • URL now configurable via environment variables
   • Development default: ws://localhost:8000/api/realtime/ws
   • Production default: wss://assist.asimo.io/api/realtime/ws

Issues Identified (Not Fixed Yet)

1. WebSocket Authentication (P0 - CRITICAL)

   • Status: ⚠️ Not Fixed
   • Backend doesn't validate JWT token
   • Recommendation: Add token validation in backend

2. Last Message Preview (P1 - HIGH)

   • Status: ⚠️ Needs Investigation
   • Backend may not populate lastMessagePreview field
   • Recommendation: Verify backend implementation

3. Optimistic Updates (P2 - MEDIUM)

   • Status: ⚠️ Not Implemented
   • Conversation operations wait for server response
   • Recommendation: Add optimistic UI updates

4. Error Notifications (P2 - MEDIUM)

   • Status: ⚠️ Not Implemented
   • Errors only logged to console
   • Recommendation: Add toast notifications

Manual Testing Checklist

Prerequisites

1. Backend Running:

   cd ~/VoiceAssist
   docker-compose ps
   # Should show: voiceassist-server (healthy)

2. Frontend Setup:

   cd ~/VoiceAssist/apps/web-app
   cp .env.example .env
   pnpm install
   pnpm dev

3. Browser: Chrome, Firefox, or Safari (latest version)

Test Suite 1: WebSocket Connection

Test 1.1: Initial Connection

Steps:

1. Open browser to http://localhost:5173 (or configured port)
2. Login with test account
3. Navigate to /chat
4. Observe browser console for WebSocket messages

Expected Results:

• ✅ WebSocket connects to ws://localhost:8000/api/realtime/ws
• ✅ Receives connected event with client_id
• ✅ Connection status shows "connected" in UI
• ✅ No console errors

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Test 1.2: Heartbeat (Ping/Pong)

Steps:

1. With chat open, wait 30 seconds
2. Observe browser console for ping/pong messages

Expected Results:

• ✅ Client sends { type: "ping" } every 30 seconds
• ✅ Server responds with { type: "pong", timestamp: "..." }
• ✅ Connection stays alive

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Test 1.3: Reconnection

Steps:

1. Open browser DevTools → Network tab
2. Right-click on WS connection → "Close connection"
3. Observe reconnection behavior

Expected Results:

• ✅ Connection status shows "reconnecting"
• ✅ Client attempts to reconnect with exponential backoff
• ✅ Connection re-established within 5 seconds
• ✅ Connection status shows "connected" again

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Test Suite 2: Message Streaming

Test 2.1: Send Message

Steps:

1. Type "What are the symptoms of diabetes?" in message input
2. Press Enter or click Send
3. Observe message flow in browser console

Expected Results:

• ✅ User message appears in chat immediately
• ✅ Client sends:

  {
    "type": "message",
    "content": "What are the symptoms of diabetes?",
    "session_id": "conversation-uuid"
  }

• ✅ Server responds with chunk events
• ✅ Server sends message.done with complete message

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Test 2.2: Streaming Response

Steps:

1. Send a message
2. Observe assistant response appearing

Expected Results:

• ✅ Response appears incrementally (streaming)
• ✅ Typing indicator shows during streaming
• ✅ Each chunk is appended correctly
• ✅ Final message is complete and readable

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Test 2.3: Citations

Steps:

1. Send a message that triggers KB search
2. Observe citations in response

Expected Results:

• ✅ Citations appear at bottom of message
• ✅ Citation count is shown
• ✅ Clicking citation expands details

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Test Suite 3: Conversation Management

Test 3.1: Create Conversation

Steps:

1. Click "New Conversation" button
2. Observe URL and UI changes

Expected Results:

• ✅ New conversation created
• ✅ URL updates to /chat/{new-conversation-id}
• ✅ Chat interface loads
• ✅ No error messages

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Test 3.2: Rename Conversation

Steps:

1. Hover over conversation in sidebar
2. Click three-dot menu
3. Click "Rename"
4. Type new name and press Enter

Expected Results:

• ✅ Inline input appears
• ✅ Name updates after pressing Enter
• ✅ Sidebar shows new name
• ✅ No errors in console

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Test 3.3: Archive Conversation

Steps:

1. Hover over conversation in sidebar
2. Click three-dot menu
3. Click "Archive"

Expected Results:

• ✅ Conversation removed from active list
• ✅ If active conversation, redirects to /chat
• ✅ No errors

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Test 3.4: Delete Conversation

Steps:

1. Hover over conversation in sidebar
2. Click three-dot menu
3. Click "Delete"
4. Confirm deletion in dialog

Expected Results:

• ✅ Confirmation dialog appears
• ✅ After confirming, conversation deleted
• ✅ Removed from sidebar
• ✅ If active conversation, redirects to /chat

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Test 3.5: Last Message Preview

Steps:

1. Send a message in a conversation
2. Create a new conversation
3. Look at previous conversation in sidebar

Expected Results:

• ✅ Sidebar shows preview of last message
• ✅ Preview is truncated to ~60 characters
• ✅ Shows "No messages yet" for empty conversations

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Test Suite 4: Error Handling

Test 4.1: Network Error

Steps:

1. Send a message
2. Stop the backend server: docker-compose stop voiceassist-server
3. Observe error handling

Expected Results:

• ✅ Connection status shows "disconnected"
• ✅ Reconnection attempts visible
• ✅ Error message shown to user
• ✅ After restarting server, reconnects automatically

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Test 4.2: Invalid Conversation

Steps:

1. Navigate to /chat/invalid-uuid

Expected Results:

• ✅ Error page shown: "Conversation Not Found"
• ✅ "Back to Conversations" button works
• ✅ No crash or console errors

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Test 4.3: Server Error

Steps:

1. Send a malformed message (modify code temporarily)
2. Observe error handling

Expected Results:

• ✅ Error message received from server
• ✅ Error displayed to user
• ✅ Can send new messages after error

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Test Suite 5: Browser Compatibility

Test 5.1: Chrome

Browser: Chrome (version: ___) Status:

• All tests pass
• Some tests fail (list):

  ---

Test 5.2: Firefox

Browser: Firefox (version: ___) Status:

• All tests pass
• Some tests fail (list):

  ---

Test 5.3: Safari

Browser: Safari (version: ___) Status:

• All tests pass
• Some tests fail (list):

  ---

Test Suite 6: Accessibility

Test 6.1: Keyboard Navigation

Steps:

1. Use Tab key to navigate through conversations
2. Use Enter to select conversation
3. Use Tab to navigate to message input
4. Type message and press Enter

Expected Results:

• ✅ All interactive elements are keyboard accessible
• ✅ Focus indicators visible
• ✅ Can complete full chat flow with keyboard only

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Test 6.2: Screen Reader

Tool: NVDA / JAWS / VoiceOver

Steps:

1. Navigate conversation list with screen reader
2. Send a message
3. Listen to assistant response

Expected Results:

• ✅ Conversations announced correctly
• ✅ New messages announced
• ✅ Status changes announced

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Performance Testing

Test 7.1: Message List Performance

Steps:

1. Create conversation with 100+ messages
2. Scroll through message list
3. Monitor performance metrics

Expected Results:

• ✅ Smooth scrolling (60 FPS)
• ✅ No memory leaks
• ✅ Messages virtualized correctly

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Test 7.2: Multiple Conversations

Steps:

1. Create 50+ conversations
2. Navigate between them
3. Monitor performance

Expected Results:

• ✅ List renders quickly
• ✅ Navigation is instant
• ✅ No lag when switching

Actual Results:

• Pass
• Fail (describe issue):

  ---

Known Issues

Critical (Requires Fix)

1. WebSocket Authentication Not Implemented
   • Backend doesn't validate JWT tokens
   • Security risk in production
   • Action: Implement token validation before production deployment

High Priority

1. Last Message Preview May Not Work
   • Backend field population not verified
   • Action: Test manually and fix if needed

Medium Priority

1. No Error Notifications

   • Errors only logged to console
   • Action: Add toast notification system

2. No Optimistic Updates

   • UI waits for server responses
   • Action: Implement optimistic updates for better UX

Test Summary

Total Tests: 24 Passed: _ / 24 Failed: _ / 24 Not Tested: ___ / 24

Overall Status: ⏳ Awaiting Manual Testing

Recommendations

Before Production Deployment

1. Implement WebSocket Authentication (P0)

   • Validate JWT tokens on connection
   • Reject unauthorized connections
   • Estimated effort: 1 hour

2. Verify Last Message Preview (P1)

   • Test backend field population
   • Fix if not working
   • Estimated effort: 2 hours

3. Add Error Notifications (P1)

   • Implement toast notification system
   • Show user-friendly errors
   • Estimated effort: 2 hours

For Better UX

1. Add Optimistic Updates (P2)

   • Update UI before server responds
   • Revert on error
   • Estimated effort: 3 hours

2. Add Loading Skeletons (P2)

   • Show loading states for conversations
   • Improve perceived performance
   • Estimated effort: 2 hours

For Production Monitoring

1. Add Analytics (P3)

   • Track WebSocket connection success rate
   • Monitor message latency
   • Track error rates
   • Estimated effort: 4 hours

2. Add Error Tracking (P3)

   • Integrate Sentry or similar
   • Track client-side errors
   • Estimated effort: 2 hours

Next Steps

1. ✅ Code review complete
2. ⏳ Manual testing (use this checklist)
3. ⏳ Fix any issues found during testing
4. ⏳ Run automated test suite
5. ⏳ Update this document with results
6. ⏳ Create pull request

Testing Started: 2025-11-22 Testing Completed: **____** Tester Signature: **____**