# Deployment Verification Checklist ## Authentication Fix for Hugging Face Spaces This checklist will help you verify that the authentication fixes work correctly in your Hugging Face Space deployment. ### ✅ Pre-Deployment Checks #### 1. Frontend Configuration - [ ] `.env.production` file has correct API URL: `https://zelyanoth-lin-cbfcff2.hf.space/api` - [ ] `VITE_NODE_ENV=production` is set in `.env.production` - [ ] Frontend has been built with `npm run build` - [ ] `dist/` folder exists and contains built files #### 2. Backend Configuration - [ ] `backend/app.py` imports `request` from Flask - [ ] CORS origins include `https://zelyanoth-lin-cbfcff2.hf.space` - [ ] Cookie service uses `sameSite: 'Lax'` for production - [ ] JWT secret key is properly configured #### 3. Cookie Security Settings - [ ] Production cookies use `sameSite: 'Lax'` (not 'Strict') - [ ] Production cookies use `secure: true` - [ ] All cookies have `httpOnly: true` - [ ] CORS allows credentials (`supports_credentials: true`) ### ✅ Deployment Steps #### 1. Build Frontend ```bash cd frontend npm run build cd .. ``` #### 2. Commit Changes ```bash git add . git commit -m "fix: authentication fixes for Hugging Face Spaces deployment" git push origin main ``` #### 3. Monitor Hugging Face Build - [ ] Check build logs in Hugging Face Space dashboard - [ ] Verify no errors during build process - [ ] Confirm deployment completes successfully ### ✅ Post-Deployment Testing #### 1. Basic Functionality Tests - [ ] Application loads at `https://zelyanoth-lin-cbfcff2.hf.space` - [ ] Health check endpoint works: `https://zelyanoth-lin-cbfcff2.hf.space/health` - [ ] API health check works: `https://zelyanoth-lin-cbfcff2.hf.space/api/health` #### 2. Authentication Flow Tests - [ ] **Login Page**: Access `/login` page - [ ] **Login Attempt**: Try to login with valid credentials - [ ] **Login Success**: Verify successful login redirects to dashboard - [ ] **Cookie Storage**: Check that cookies are set (use browser dev tools) - [ ] **Page Reload**: Refresh the page while logged in - [ ] **Session Persistence**: Verify you remain logged in after reload - [ ] **Protected Routes**: Access `/dashboard`, `/accounts`, etc. while logged in - [ ] **Logout**: Test logout functionality - [ ] **Post-Logout**: Verify redirect to login page after logout #### 3. Cookie Security Verification - [ ] **Cookie Attributes**: Check browser cookies for: - `SameSite=Lax` (production setting) - `Secure` flag (for HTTPS) - `HttpOnly` flag (prevents JavaScript access) - [ ] **Cross-Origin Requests**: Verify CORS headers are present in API responses - [ ] **Token Validation**: JWT tokens are properly validated on server side #### 4. Error Handling Tests - [ ] **Invalid Credentials**: Try login with wrong password - [ ] **Expired Token**: Wait for token to expire (1 hour) and test reload - [ ] **Network Issues**: Test with network disabled then reconnected - [ ] **Browser Cache**: Clear browser cache and test authentication #### 5. Browser Compatibility - [ ] **Chrome**: Test all functionality - [ ] **Firefox**: Test all functionality - [ ] **Safari**: Test all functionality - [ ] **Mobile Chrome**: Test on mobile device - [ ] **Mobile Safari**: Test on mobile device ### ✅ Monitoring and Logging #### 1. Browser Console - [ ] No JavaScript errors on page load - [ ] API requests show correct status codes - [ ] Authentication requests show proper headers #### 2. Network Tab - [ ] API requests include Authorization header when logged in - [ ] CORS requests show correct `Access-Control-Allow-*` headers - [ ] No failed authentication requests #### 3. Server Logs (Hugging Face Dashboard) - [ ] No Flask application errors - [ ] Successful health checks - [ ] Authentication requests logged properly - [ ] CORS headers applied correctly ### ✅ Performance Tests #### 1. Load Time - [ ] Page loads within 3 seconds - [ ] API responses under 1 second - [ ] Login process completes within 2 seconds #### 2. Resource Usage - [ ] Memory usage is reasonable - [ ] No memory leaks detected - [ ] CPU usage normal for traffic level ### ✅ Security Verification #### 1. Cookie Security - [ ] No sensitive data in localStorage (should use cookies only) - [ ] CSRF protection working (via SameSite policy) - [ ] XSS protection (HttpOnly cookies) #### 2. API Security - [ ] Unauthenticated requests to protected routes return 401 - [ ] JWT tokens properly validated - [ ] No exposed sensitive data in API responses ### 🚨 Troubleshooting Guide #### Common Issues and Solutions **Issue: "NameError: name 'request' is not defined"** - ✅ Fixed: Added `from flask import request` to `backend/app.py` **Issue: Authentication fails after page reload** - ✅ Fixed: Changed cookie `sameSite` from 'Strict' to 'Lax' for production - ✅ Fixed: Updated API client to use production URL **Issue: CORS errors in browser console** - ✅ Fixed: Added Hugging Face Space URL to CORS origins - ✅ Fixed: Ensured CORS headers include necessary fields **Issue: Cookies not being set** - ✅ Verify: `secure` flag matches HTTPS environment - ✅ Verify: `sameSite` policy is appropriate for deployment - ✅ Verify: CORS allows credentials ### 📝 Final Verification #### Success Criteria - [ ] User can login successfully - [ ] User remains logged in after page reload - [ ] Protected routes are accessible only when authenticated - [ ] Logout functionality works correctly - [ ] No console errors or warnings - [ ] All security headers are present - [ ] Application works across different browsers #### Deployment Complete When: All checkboxes above are marked as complete ✅ --- **Note**: If any test fails, refer to the troubleshooting guide above and ensure all fixes have been applied before redeploying.