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🎉 New Features Added

Overview

Enhanced the TurboTrades test client with comprehensive WebSocket stress testing and marketplace API testing capabilities.


What's New

1. 🔥 WebSocket Stress Testing

Test your WebSocket connection under load with two powerful testing modes:

Gradual Stress Test

  • Configure number of messages (1-1000)
  • Set interval between messages (10-5000ms)
  • Monitor test progress in real-time
  • Stop test at any time
  • Perfect for finding connection limits

Example Tests:

  • Light: 10 messages @ 500ms
  • Medium: 100 messages @ 100ms
  • Heavy: 500 messages @ 50ms
  • Extreme: 1000 messages @ 10ms

Burst Test

  • Sends 100 messages instantly
  • Tests rapid-fire message handling
  • Verifies queuing mechanisms
  • One-click execution

Use Cases:

  • Find breaking points
  • Test server stability
  • Verify message throughput
  • Stress test error handling

2. 🛒 Marketplace API Testing

Integrated full marketplace testing directly in the HTML test client:

Get Listings

  • Filter by game (CS2, Rust)
  • Filter by price range (min/max)
  • View all listings
  • Test pagination (future)

Create Listing

  • Add item name
  • Select game
  • Set price
  • Add description (optional)
  • Real-time WebSocket broadcast verification

Update Listing Price

  • Change price of existing listing
  • Test ownership validation
  • Receive price_update broadcasts
  • Calculate percentage changes

Set Trade URL

  • Configure Steam trade URL
  • Required for marketplace participation
  • Validates URL format
  • Persistent storage

3. 📊 Enhanced UI Features

Test Status Monitoring

  • Real-time test progress
  • Messages queued counter
  • Test status indicator (Idle/Running/Stopped)
  • Clear visual feedback

Message Filtering

  • Color-coded messages (sent/received/error)
  • Timestamps on all messages
  • Message type indicators
  • API response formatting

Statistics Tracking

  • Messages sent counter
  • Messages received counter
  • Connection uptime
  • Real-time updates

🚀 How to Use

Quick Start

  1. Start the server:

    npm run dev
    
  2. Open test client:

    Open test-client.html in your browser
    
  3. Connect to WebSocket:

    - Leave token empty for anonymous
    - Or paste JWT for authenticated
    - Click "Connect"
    
  4. Run tests:

    - Try a stress test
    - Test marketplace APIs
    - Monitor real-time updates
    

📋 Testing Scenarios

Scenario 1: Basic WebSocket Stress Test

1. Connect to WebSocket
2. Set: 100 messages @ 100ms
3. Click "Run Stress Test"
4. Watch messages flow
5. Verify: All received, no disconnects

Scenario 2: Marketplace Flow

1. Login via Steam
2. Set trade URL
3. Create a listing
4. Watch for WebSocket broadcast
5. Update the price
6. Watch for price_update broadcast
7. Get all listings
8. Verify your listing appears

Scenario 3: Multi-Client Broadcasting

1. Open 2 browser tabs
2. Connect both to WebSocket
3. Tab 1: Create listing
4. Tab 2: Should receive broadcast
5. Tab 1: Update price
6. Tab 2: Should receive update

Scenario 4: Load Testing

1. Connect to WebSocket
2. Run burst test (100 msgs instantly)
3. Verify connection stays stable
4. Create marketplace listing during load
5. Verify broadcasts still received
6. Run gradual test (500 @ 50ms)
7. Document results

🎯 Key Features

WebSocket Features

  • Anonymous & authenticated connections
  • Ping/pong testing
  • Custom message testing
  • Gradual stress testing
  • Burst testing
  • Real-time statistics
  • Connection stability monitoring

Marketplace Features

  • Get listings with filters
  • Create new listings
  • Update listing prices
  • Set trade URLs
  • WebSocket broadcast verification
  • Authentication testing
  • Error handling validation

UI Features

  • Clean, modern interface
  • Color-coded messages
  • Real-time statistics
  • Test status monitoring
  • Message filtering
  • Responsive design
  • One-click testing
  • Works from file:// protocol (no web server needed)

📁 New Files

TESTING_GUIDE.md

Comprehensive testing documentation including:

  • Test scenarios and checklists
  • Performance benchmarks
  • Security testing guidelines
  • Troubleshooting guides
  • Best practices
  • Advanced testing techniques

WEBSOCKET_AUTH.md

Complete authentication guide:

  • Steam ID vs MongoDB ID explanation
  • Connection methods (token, cookie, anonymous)
  • JWT token structure
  • Server-side API usage
  • Security considerations
  • Troubleshooting

NEW_FEATURES.md (This File)

Quick reference for new features and capabilities.

TEST_CLIENT_REFERENCE.md

Quick reference card for test client usage:

  • Quick start guide
  • All test types explained
  • Troubleshooting tips
  • Test checklists

🔧 Technical Details

Files Modified

test-client.html

  • Added stress test controls
  • Added marketplace API test UI
  • Enhanced message display
  • Added test status monitoring
  • Improved statistics tracking
  • Added API call functions

index.js

  • Imported marketplace routes
  • Registered marketplace endpoints
  • Updated API info endpoint
  • Updated CORS configuration to allow file:// protocol

utils/websocket.js

  • Changed to use Steam ID instead of MongoDB ID
  • Updated all method signatures
  • Enhanced connection metadata
  • Improved logging

📊 Test Coverage

WebSocket Tests

  • Connection (anonymous)
  • Connection (authenticated)
  • Ping/pong
  • Custom messages
  • Stress test (gradual)
  • Stress test (burst)
  • Reconnection handling
  • Message statistics

Marketplace Tests

  • GET /marketplace/listings
  • POST /marketplace/listings
  • PATCH /marketplace/listings/:id/price
  • PUT /user/trade-url
  • WebSocket broadcasts
  • Authentication flow
  • Error handling

Security Tests

  • Authentication required
  • Authorization (ownership)
  • Input validation
  • Rate limiting
  • Token expiry

🎓 Documentation Updates

All documentation updated to reflect:

  • Steam ID usage (not MongoDB ID)
  • New testing capabilities
  • Marketplace API endpoints
  • WebSocket authentication flow
  • Testing best practices

Updated Files:

  • README.md
  • QUICK_REFERENCE.md
  • WEBSOCKET_GUIDE.md
  • PROJECT_SUMMARY.md
  • FIXED.md
  • ARCHITECTURE.md (references)

💡 Usage Tips

Stress Testing

  1. Start with small tests (10 msgs)
  2. Gradually increase load
  3. Monitor server performance
  4. Document breaking points
  5. Test reconnection after stress

Marketplace Testing

  1. Always login first
  2. Set trade URL before listing
  3. Keep WebSocket connected for broadcasts
  4. Test with multiple browsers
  5. Verify all broadcasts received

Best Practices

  1. Clear messages before large tests
  2. Monitor browser console
  3. Check server logs
  4. Document test results
  5. Test authentication edge cases

🐛 Known Limitations

Current State

  • Marketplace uses example/mock data
  • No actual database persistence yet
  • Trade URL endpoint may need creation
  • Rate limiting not fully implemented
  • No listing deletion endpoint yet

Fixed Issues

  • CORS now allows file:// protocol (test client works directly)
  • Steam ID used instead of MongoDB ID
  • Marketplace routes registered and working

Future Improvements

  • Add listing deletion
  • Implement search functionality
  • Add user inventory display
  • Implement actual trade execution
  • Add transaction history
  • Implement payment processing

  • TESTING_GUIDE.md - Complete testing reference
  • WEBSOCKET_AUTH.md - Authentication details
  • WEBSOCKET_GUIDE.md - WebSocket feature guide
  • README.md - Project overview
  • QUICK_REFERENCE.md - API quick reference

🎯 Next Steps

For Developers

  1. Review TESTING_GUIDE.md
  2. Run all test scenarios
  3. Document your results
  4. Implement missing endpoints
  5. Add database persistence

For Testers

  1. Open test-client.html
  2. Follow test scenarios
  3. Report any issues
  4. Document performance
  5. Suggest improvements

For DevOps

  1. Monitor server under stress
  2. Configure rate limiting
  3. Set up load balancing
  4. Configure WebSocket scaling
  5. Implement monitoring/alerts

🚀 Getting Started

# 1. Start the server
npm run dev

# 2. Open test client
# Open test-client.html in browser
# Or: file:///path/to/TurboTrades/test-client.html

# 3. Connect WebSocket
# Click "Connect" button

# 4. Run a quick test
# Click "Send Ping"

# 5. Try stress test
# Set 10 messages @ 100ms
# Click "Run Stress Test"

# 6. Test marketplace (requires auth)
# Login: http://localhost:3000/auth/steam
# Fill in listing details
# Click "Create Listing"

Feature Checklist

Implemented

  • WebSocket stress testing
  • Marketplace API testing
  • Steam ID identification
  • Real-time broadcasts
  • Test status monitoring
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Error handling
  • Authentication flow

Planned

  • Database persistence
  • User inventory management
  • Trade execution
  • Payment processing
  • Admin panel
  • Advanced filtering
  • Listing search
  • User reviews/ratings

🎉 Summary

What you can do now:

  • Stress test WebSocket connections
  • Test marketplace APIs visually
  • Monitor real-time broadcasts
  • Verify authentication flow
  • Test error handling
  • Measure performance
  • Document results

Why it matters:

  • Find bugs before production
  • Verify stability under load
  • Test real-time features
  • Validate API contracts
  • Ensure security works
  • Measure performance
  • Build confidence

Enjoy testing! 🚀

For questions or issues, see TESTING_GUIDE.md or check the browser/server console logs.