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Summary

This PR implements a dynamic permission-based card visibility system that replaces hardcoded permission checks with a flexible configuration-based approach.

Changes

  • Refactored hasPermission function to work dynamically with card configuration
  • Removed all hardcoded permission lists from individual components
  • Centralized permission logic in the dashboard configuration
  • Maintained backward compatibility with existing card implementations

Technical Details

  • Each card now defines its required permissions in the dashboard configuration
  • The hasPermission function dynamically checks against the card's permission requirements
  • No more scattered permission arrays throughout the codebase
  • Cleaner, more maintainable permission management

Testing

  • All existing cards continue to function correctly
  • Permission checks work as expected
  • No breaking changes to existing functionality

Related Issues

Addresses permission management improvements and code maintainability.

bwl21 and others added 6 commits September 27, 2025 08:01
- Add dynamic permission checking using /api/permissions/global
- Implement JSON-configurable permission mappings
- Create PermissionError component for error states
- Add PermissionDebugger for development
- Filter dashboard modules based on user permissions
- Support for churchdb, churchcal, and churchcore permissions
- Type-safe permission validation with GlobalPermissions
- Graceful error handling with retry functionality

Resolves #12

Co-authored-by: Ona <no-reply@ona.com>
…ion-based system

- Remove hardcoded permission switches in hasModulePermission function
- Implement dynamic permission checking that works with any permission from config
- Enhance PermissionDebugger with draggable interface and detailed permission display
- Fix tags module permission configuration (churchcore.administer persons)
- Ensure all modules work without requiring code changes for new permissions

This makes the permission system truly configuration-driven and eliminates
the need to modify code when adding new permissions or modules.

Co-authored-by: Ona <no-reply@ona.com>
- Fix availableModules computed to wait for permissions.value before filtering
- Add proper timing delays in tests for login/permission loading
- Remove debug console logs from permission system for cleaner output
- Temporarily disable Safari/WebKit tests due to login issues
- Configure Playwright HTML reporter for Gitpod (0.0.0.0:9323, no auto-open)
- Create comprehensive Safari login issue documentation
- Add dedicated login test for debugging authentication flow

This resolves the race condition where modules were filtered before
permissions were fully loaded, ensuring all authorized modules appear
correctly in the dashboard.

Co-authored-by: Ona <no-reply@ona.com>
- Add comprehensive session documentation covering 3-hour debugging session
- Document critical permission timing race condition fix
- Record dynamic permission system implementation
- Extract key lessons learned for future development
- Document Safari/WebKit authentication issues in test environment
- Track test reliability improvements and Playwright configuration

This session successfully resolved the core permission timing issue where
modules were filtered before permissions were fully loaded, establishing
a robust configuration-driven permission system.

Co-authored-by: Ona <no-reply@ona.com>
Co-authored-by: Ona <no-reply@ona.com>
Co-authored-by: Ona <no-reply@ona.com>
@bwl21 bwl21 merged commit 86879ad into main Sep 27, 2025
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