infra/.planning/phases/07-tak-validation/PLAN.md

Phase 7: TAK Server Testing & Validation

Goal

Validate TAK server functionality, integration, and readiness for production use.

Dependencies

• Phase 6: TAK Server Implementation completed
• TAK server deployed and running
• All configuration files in place

Testing Strategy

1. Basic Functionality Tests

Test Container Health:

• Verify container starts successfully
• Check container logs for errors
• Validate service is running: docker ps | grep tak-server

Test Web Interface:

• Access web interface at https://tak.lazyworkhorse.net
• Verify login page loads
• Test basic navigation

Test Traefik Integration:

• Verify HTTPS routing works
• Confirm TLS certificate is valid
• Test HTTP to HTTPS redirect

2. Core TAK Features

COT Protocol Testing:

• Send test COT messages from web interface
• Verify message reception and display
• Test different COT message types (friendly, enemy, etc.)
• Validate geospatial coordinates processing

Geospatial Mapping:

• Test map rendering and zoom functionality
• Verify COT messages appear on map at correct locations
• Test different map layers/tilesets
• Validate coordinate system accuracy

User Management (if applicable):

• Test user creation and authentication
• Verify role-based access controls
• Test session management and logout

3. Integration Tests

Network Integration:

• Verify connectivity with other Docker services
• Test DNS resolution within Docker network
• Validate Traefik middleware integration

Storage Validation:

• Confirm data persistence across restarts
• Verify volume mounts are working correctly
• Test backup and restore procedures

Security Testing:

• Verify TLS encryption is working
• Test authentication security
• Validate firewall rules are enforced
• Check for vulnerable dependencies

4. Performance Testing

Load Testing:

• Test with multiple concurrent users
• Verify message throughput and latency
• Monitor resource usage (CPU, memory, disk)

Stability Testing:

• Test extended uptime (24+ hours)
• Verify automatic restart behavior
• Monitor for memory leaks

5. Edge Cases

Error Handling:

• Test network connectivity loss
• Verify error messages are user-friendly
• Test recovery from failed state

Boundary Conditions:

• Test with large geospatial datasets
• Verify handling of invalid COT messages
• Test extreme coordinate values

Test Environment Setup

1. Test Accounts:

   • Create test user accounts for testing
   • Set up different roles if applicable

2. Test Data:

   • Prepare sample COT messages for testing
   • Create test geospatial datasets
   • Set up monitoring scripts

3. Monitoring:

   • Set up container logging
   • Configure health checks
   • Enable performance metrics

Acceptance Criteria

Must Pass (Critical)

• ✅ Container starts and stays running
• ✅ Web interface accessible via HTTPS
• ✅ COT messages can be sent and received
• ✅ Messages appear correctly on map
• ✅ Data persists across container restarts
• ✅ No security vulnerabilities found

Should Pass (Important)

• ✅ Performance meets requirements
• ✅ User management works correctly
• ✅ Integration with other services
• ✅ Error handling is robust
• ✅ Documentation is complete

Nice to Have

• ✅ Load testing passes
• ✅ Mobile device compatibility
• ✅ Advanced geospatial features work
• ✅ Custom branding applied

Test Documentation

1. Test Report Template:

   • Test date and environment
   • Test cases executed
   • Pass/fail results
   • Screenshots of failures
   • Recommendations

2. Issue Tracking:

   • Document all bugs found
   • Priority and severity
   • Reproduction steps

3. Known Limitations:

   • List any known issues
   • Workarounds provided
   • Planned fixes

Rollback Criteria

If testing reveals critical issues:

1. Stop TAK service
2. Document findings
3. Revert to previous working state
4. Address issues before retry

Success Metrics

• Total test cases: [X]
• Passed: [X]
• Failed: [X]
• Percentage: [XX]%
• Critical issues: [X]
• Major issues: [X]
• Minor issues: [X]

Timeline

• Testing completion: [Estimated date]
• Issues resolution: [Estimated date]
• Final validation: [Estimated date]
• Milestone completion: [Estimated date]

Notes

• Follow existing testing patterns from other services
• Document all test results thoroughly
• Include screenshots for UI-related tests
• Test on multiple browsers/devices if possible
• Verify with security team if applicable