This comprehensive validation guide ensures your Ring Platform installation is working correctly. Follow each step systematically to verify all core features before proceeding with customization or deployment.

⏱️ Estimated Validation Time

10-15 minutes to complete all validation steps.

🎯 Pre-Validation Setup

Before starting validation, ensure:

Ring Platform is running: npm run dev should show "Ready - started server on 0.0.0.0:3000"
Database is accessible: PostgreSQL or Firebase connection established
Environment variables are set: .env.local contains all required keys
Browser cache cleared: Hard refresh (Ctrl+F5) to avoid cached issues

🔍 Step-by-Step Validation

Phase 1: Application Startup

Goal: Verify the application starts correctly and serves the homepage.

1.1 Check Application Logs

In your Ring Platform directory

terminal

bash

npm run dev

Expected output:

▲ Next.js 15.x.x
- Local:        http://localhost:3000
- Environments: .env.local
- Ready - started server on 0.0.0.0:3000

❌ Common Issues:

"Port 3000 already in use" → Kill other processes: lsof -ti:3000 | xargs kill
"Module not found" → Run npm install to install dependencies
"Database connection failed" → Check database credentials in .env.local

1.2 Test Homepage Access

Test HTTP response

terminal

bash

curl -I http://localhost:3000

Expected: HTTP/1.1 200 OK

Test page content

terminal

bash

curl -s http://localhost:3000 | head -20

Expected: HTML content with Ring Platform branding

1.3 Browser Validation

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser
Verify the page loads without JavaScript errors
Check browser console (F12) for any error messages
Confirm the Ring Platform logo and hero section appear

Phase 2: Authentication System

Goal: Verify Auth.js v5 setup and OAuth providers work correctly.

2.1 Test Authentication Page

Visit http://localhost:3000/auth/signin

Expected:

Clean login page with provider buttons
No JavaScript errors in console
Responsive design on mobile/desktop

2.2 Google OAuth Flow

Click "Sign in with Google"
Complete Google OAuth flow
Verify redirect to dashboard/profile page
Check session persistence (refresh page)

Validation Commands: Test OAuth callback endpoint Expected: HTTP/1.1 302 Found (redirect)

terminal

bash

curl -I "http://localhost:3000/api/auth/callback/google"

2.3 Session Validation

API Test: Test session endpoint

terminal

bash

curl -X GET "http://localhost:3000/api/auth/session" -H "Cookie: $(curl -c cookies.txt -b cookies.txt http://localhost:3000/api/auth/session | grep -o 'next-auth.session-token=[^;]*')"

Expected Response:

{

json

"user": {
  "id": "user-id",
  "name": "User Name",
  "email": "user@example.com",
  "image": "https://...",
  "role": "MEMBER"
},
"expires": "2025-..."
}

2.4 Profile Access

Visit /profile or /[locale]/profile
Verify user information displays correctly
Check profile picture loads from Google
Confirm logout functionality works

Phase 3: Database Connectivity

Goal: Verify database operations work correctly.

3.1 API Health Check

Test health endpoint

terminal

bash

curl http://localhost:3000/api/health

Expected Response:

{

json

"status": "ok",
"timestamp": "2025-10-16T...",
"database": "connected",
"version": "0.9.18"
}

3.2 Entities System

Create Test Entity:

Visit http://localhost:3000/entities
Click "Create Entity" or "Add Entity"
Fill form: Name, Type, Description
Submit and verify entity appears in list

API Validation: List entities Expected: Array of entities or empty array

terminal

bash

curl "http://localhost:3000/api/entities"

3.3 Database Connection Test

PostgreSQL Test: Direct database test (if using local PostgreSQL) Expected: Count >= 1 (your user account)

terminal

bash

psql -h localhost -U ring_user -d ring_platform -c "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM users;"

Firebase Test (if using Firebase): Test Firestore connection Expected: Success message

terminal

bash

curl "http://localhost:3000/api/test-db"

Phase 4: Core Features

Goal: Validate opportunities, messaging, and real-time features.

4.1 Opportunities System

Visit http://localhost:3000/opportunities
Verify opportunities list loads
Create a test opportunity
Test search and filtering

API Test: Test opportunities endpoint

terminal

bash

curl "http://localhost:3000/api/opportunities?limit=5"

Expected: Array of opportunities or empty array

4.2 Real-time Features

WebSocket Test: Test tunnel transport endpoint

terminal

bash

curl -X POST "http://localhost:3000/api/tunnel/test" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"test": "connection"}'

Notification Test:

Create an opportunity (triggers notification)
Verify notification appears in real-time
Check notification count in UI

4.3 Messaging System (Optional)

Visit messaging interface
Start a conversation
Send test messages
Verify real-time delivery

Phase 5: Web3 & Wallet Features

Goal: Validate blockchain integration and wallet functionality.

5.1 Wallet Creation

Visit /profile or /wallet
Check if wallet is auto-created
Verify wallet address display

API Test: Test wallet endpoint Expected: Wallet balance information

terminal

bash

curl "http://localhost:3000/api/wallet/balance"

5.2 MetaMask Integration (Optional)

Install MetaMask extension
Connect wallet to Ring Platform
Test wallet operations
Verify transaction signing

5.3 RING Token Features (Optional)

Check token balance display
Test token transfer functionality
Verify transaction history

🧪 Advanced Validation Tests

Performance Testing

Test response times

terminal

bash

curl -w "@curl-format.txt" -o /dev/null -s "http://localhost:3000/api/health"

Create curl-format.txt:

     time_namelookup:  %{time_namelookup}\n
        time_connect:  %{time_connect}\n
     time_appconnect:  %{time_appconnect}\n
    time_pretransfer:  %{time_pretransfer}\n
       time_redirect:  %{time_redirect}\n
  time_starttransfer:  %{time_starttransfer}\n
                     ----------\n
          time_total:  %{time_total}\n

Expected: Total time < 2 seconds

Load Testing

Simple load test

terminal

bash

for i in {1..10}; do
curl -s "http://localhost:3000/api/health" &
done
wait

Expected: All requests return 200 OK

Error Handling Test

Test 404 handling Expected: 404 Not Found Test API error handling Expected: Proper error response

terminal

bash

curl -I "http://localhost:3000/nonexistent-page"

curl "http://localhost:3000/api/entities/invalid-id"

🚨 Troubleshooting Guide

Authentication Issues

"Sign in failed" or OAuth errors:

Check Google Cloud Console OAuth configuration
Verify redirect URIs match exactly
Ensure Google+ API is enabled
Check .env.local credentials format

Session not persisting:

Verify AUTH_SECRET is set (32+ characters)
Check cookie settings in browser
Clear browser cache and cookies

Database Issues

"Database connection failed": PostgreSQL Test connection

terminal

bash

sudo systemctl status postgresql  # Linux
brew services list | grep postgresql  # macOS

psql -h localhost -U ring_user -d ring_platform

Firebase connection issues: Check Firebase config

terminal

bash

firebase projects:list
firebase use your-project-id

API Issues

"API endpoint not found":

Verify Next.js server is running
Check API route file exists
Review server logs for errors

CORS errors:

Check NEXTAUTH_URL matches your domain
Verify API routes have proper CORS headers

Real-time Issues

WebSocket not connecting:

Check browser network tab for connection attempts
Verify tunnel transport configuration
Test with different browsers

Notifications not appearing:

Check browser notification permissions
Verify user is logged in
Test with different trigger events

Performance Issues

Slow page loads: Check bundle size Profile with browser dev tools Network tab: Check for large assets Performance tab: Record and analyze

terminal

bash

npm run build
ls -lh .next/static/chunks/

Memory issues: Monitor Node.js process Or use PM2: pm2 monit

terminal

bash

top -p $(pgrep -f "next-server")

📊 Validation Checklist Summary

Component	Status	Notes
Application Startup	☐	Server starts, homepage loads
Authentication	☐	Google OAuth works, sessions persist
Database	☐	Connections work, data operations succeed
Entities	☐	CRUD operations function correctly
Opportunities	☐	Listing, creation, search works
Real-time	☐	WebSocket connections, notifications
Wallet	☐	Address creation, balance display
API Health	☐	All endpoints respond correctly
Performance	☐	Response times < 2s
Error Handling	☐	Proper error responses

🎯 Success Criteria

✅ FULL SUCCESS - All checkboxes above are checked

Application runs without errors
All core features work end-to-end
Performance meets expectations
No critical issues remain

⚠️ PARTIAL SUCCESS - 70%+ of features work

Core authentication and database work
Most features functional with minor issues
Can proceed with development/customization

❌ NEEDS ATTENTION - < 70% functional

Review troubleshooting section
Check prerequisites setup
Revisit installation steps

🚀 Next Steps After Success

🎉 All Validations Passed!

Congratulations! Your Ring Platform installation is fully functional. You're now ready to:

Explore Features - Discover all platform capabilities
Customize Branding - Make it your own
Add New Features - Extend functionality
Deploy to Production - Share with the world
Join Community - Connect with other developers

Need help customizing? Check our white-label guide for advanced customization options.

Having issues? Check our troubleshooting guide or join our Discord community for support.

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API Reference

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Examples

Third-party Integrations

Advanced Features

Real-world Use Cases

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First Success Validation ✅

⏱️ Estimated Validation Time

10-15 minutes to complete all validation steps.

🎯 Pre-Validation Setup

Before starting validation, ensure:

Ring Platform is running: npm run dev should show "Ready - started server on 0.0.0.0:3000"
Database is accessible: PostgreSQL or Firebase connection established
Environment variables are set: .env.local contains all required keys
Browser cache cleared: Hard refresh (Ctrl+F5) to avoid cached issues

🔍 Step-by-Step Validation

Phase 1: Application Startup

Goal: Verify the application starts correctly and serves the homepage.

1.1 Check Application Logs

In your Ring Platform directory

terminal

bash

npm run dev

Expected output:

▲ Next.js 15.x.x
- Local:        http://localhost:3000
- Environments: .env.local
- Ready - started server on 0.0.0.0:3000

❌ Common Issues:

"Port 3000 already in use" → Kill other processes: lsof -ti:3000 | xargs kill
"Module not found" → Run npm install to install dependencies
"Database connection failed" → Check database credentials in .env.local

1.2 Test Homepage Access

Test HTTP response

terminal

bash

curl -I http://localhost:3000

Expected: HTTP/1.1 200 OK

Test page content

terminal

bash

curl -s http://localhost:3000 | head -20

Expected: HTML content with Ring Platform branding

1.3 Browser Validation

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser
Verify the page loads without JavaScript errors
Check browser console (F12) for any error messages
Confirm the Ring Platform logo and hero section appear

Phase 2: Authentication System

Goal: Verify Auth.js v5 setup and OAuth providers work correctly.

2.1 Test Authentication Page

Visit http://localhost:3000/auth/signin

Expected:

Clean login page with provider buttons
No JavaScript errors in console
Responsive design on mobile/desktop

2.2 Google OAuth Flow

Click "Sign in with Google"
Complete Google OAuth flow
Verify redirect to dashboard/profile page
Check session persistence (refresh page)

Validation Commands: Test OAuth callback endpoint Expected: HTTP/1.1 302 Found (redirect)

terminal

bash

curl -I "http://localhost:3000/api/auth/callback/google"

2.3 Session Validation

API Test: Test session endpoint

terminal

bash

curl -X GET "http://localhost:3000/api/auth/session" -H "Cookie: $(curl -c cookies.txt -b cookies.txt http://localhost:3000/api/auth/session | grep -o 'next-auth.session-token=[^;]*')"

Expected Response:

{

json

"user": {
  "id": "user-id",
  "name": "User Name",
  "email": "user@example.com",
  "image": "https://...",
  "role": "MEMBER"
},
"expires": "2025-..."
}

2.4 Profile Access

Visit /profile or /[locale]/profile
Verify user information displays correctly
Check profile picture loads from Google
Confirm logout functionality works

Phase 3: Database Connectivity

Goal: Verify database operations work correctly.

3.1 API Health Check

Test health endpoint

terminal

bash

curl http://localhost:3000/api/health

Expected Response:

{

json

"status": "ok",
"timestamp": "2025-10-16T...",
"database": "connected",
"version": "0.9.18"
}

3.2 Entities System

Create Test Entity:

Visit http://localhost:3000/entities
Click "Create Entity" or "Add Entity"
Fill form: Name, Type, Description
Submit and verify entity appears in list

API Validation: List entities Expected: Array of entities or empty array

terminal

bash

curl "http://localhost:3000/api/entities"

3.3 Database Connection Test

PostgreSQL Test: Direct database test (if using local PostgreSQL) Expected: Count >= 1 (your user account)

terminal

bash

psql -h localhost -U ring_user -d ring_platform -c "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM users;"

Firebase Test (if using Firebase): Test Firestore connection Expected: Success message

terminal

bash

curl "http://localhost:3000/api/test-db"

Phase 4: Core Features

Goal: Validate opportunities, messaging, and real-time features.

4.1 Opportunities System

Visit http://localhost:3000/opportunities
Verify opportunities list loads
Create a test opportunity
Test search and filtering

API Test: Test opportunities endpoint

terminal

bash

curl "http://localhost:3000/api/opportunities?limit=5"

Expected: Array of opportunities or empty array

4.2 Real-time Features

WebSocket Test: Test tunnel transport endpoint

terminal

bash

curl -X POST "http://localhost:3000/api/tunnel/test" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"test": "connection"}'

Notification Test:

Create an opportunity (triggers notification)
Verify notification appears in real-time
Check notification count in UI

4.3 Messaging System (Optional)

Visit messaging interface
Start a conversation
Send test messages
Verify real-time delivery

Phase 5: Web3 & Wallet Features

Goal: Validate blockchain integration and wallet functionality.

5.1 Wallet Creation

Visit /profile or /wallet
Check if wallet is auto-created
Verify wallet address display

API Test: Test wallet endpoint Expected: Wallet balance information

terminal

bash

curl "http://localhost:3000/api/wallet/balance"

5.2 MetaMask Integration (Optional)

Install MetaMask extension
Connect wallet to Ring Platform
Test wallet operations
Verify transaction signing

5.3 RING Token Features (Optional)

Check token balance display
Test token transfer functionality
Verify transaction history

🧪 Advanced Validation Tests

Performance Testing

Test response times

terminal

bash

curl -w "@curl-format.txt" -o /dev/null -s "http://localhost:3000/api/health"

Create curl-format.txt:

     time_namelookup:  %{time_namelookup}\n
        time_connect:  %{time_connect}\n
     time_appconnect:  %{time_appconnect}\n
    time_pretransfer:  %{time_pretransfer}\n
       time_redirect:  %{time_redirect}\n
  time_starttransfer:  %{time_starttransfer}\n
                     ----------\n
          time_total:  %{time_total}\n

Expected: Total time < 2 seconds

Load Testing

Simple load test

terminal

bash

for i in {1..10}; do
curl -s "http://localhost:3000/api/health" &
done
wait

Expected: All requests return 200 OK

Error Handling Test

Test 404 handling Expected: 404 Not Found Test API error handling Expected: Proper error response

terminal

bash

curl -I "http://localhost:3000/nonexistent-page"

curl "http://localhost:3000/api/entities/invalid-id"

🚨 Troubleshooting Guide

Authentication Issues

"Sign in failed" or OAuth errors:

Check Google Cloud Console OAuth configuration
Verify redirect URIs match exactly
Ensure Google+ API is enabled
Check .env.local credentials format

Session not persisting:

Verify AUTH_SECRET is set (32+ characters)
Check cookie settings in browser
Clear browser cache and cookies

Database Issues

"Database connection failed": PostgreSQL Test connection

terminal

bash

sudo systemctl status postgresql  # Linux
brew services list | grep postgresql  # macOS

psql -h localhost -U ring_user -d ring_platform

Firebase connection issues: Check Firebase config

terminal

bash

firebase projects:list
firebase use your-project-id

API Issues

"API endpoint not found":

Verify Next.js server is running
Check API route file exists
Review server logs for errors

CORS errors:

Check NEXTAUTH_URL matches your domain
Verify API routes have proper CORS headers

Real-time Issues

WebSocket not connecting:

Check browser network tab for connection attempts
Verify tunnel transport configuration
Test with different browsers

Notifications not appearing:

Check browser notification permissions
Verify user is logged in
Test with different trigger events

Performance Issues

Slow page loads: Check bundle size Profile with browser dev tools Network tab: Check for large assets Performance tab: Record and analyze

terminal

bash

npm run build
ls -lh .next/static/chunks/

Memory issues: Monitor Node.js process Or use PM2: pm2 monit

terminal

bash

top -p $(pgrep -f "next-server")

📊 Validation Checklist Summary

Component	Status	Notes
Application Startup	☐	Server starts, homepage loads
Authentication	☐	Google OAuth works, sessions persist
Database	☐	Connections work, data operations succeed
Entities	☐	CRUD operations function correctly
Opportunities	☐	Listing, creation, search works
Real-time	☐	WebSocket connections, notifications
Wallet	☐	Address creation, balance display
API Health	☐	All endpoints respond correctly
Performance	☐	Response times < 2s
Error Handling	☐	Proper error responses

🎯 Success Criteria

✅ FULL SUCCESS - All checkboxes above are checked

Application runs without errors
All core features work end-to-end
Performance meets expectations
No critical issues remain

⚠️ PARTIAL SUCCESS - 70%+ of features work

Core authentication and database work
Most features functional with minor issues
Can proceed with development/customization

❌ NEEDS ATTENTION - < 70% functional

Review troubleshooting section
Check prerequisites setup
Revisit installation steps

🚀 Next Steps After Success

🎉 All Validations Passed!

Congratulations! Your Ring Platform installation is fully functional. You're now ready to:

Explore Features - Discover all platform capabilities
Customize Branding - Make it your own
Add New Features - Extend functionality
Deploy to Production - Share with the world
Join Community - Connect with other developers

Need help customizing? Check our white-label guide for advanced customization options.

Having issues? Check our troubleshooting guide or join our Discord community for support.

Завантаження документації...

Підготовка контенту платформи Ring

Documentation

Getting Started

Architecture

Architecture Overview

Features

Security & Compliance

Token Staking

Performance

API Reference

CLI Tool

Ring CLI

Customization

Customization Overview

Deployment

Development

Examples

Third-party Integrations

Advanced Features

Real-world Use Cases

White Label

Quick Links

First Success Validation ✅

⏱️ Estimated Validation Time

10-15 minutes to complete all validation steps.

🎯 Pre-Validation Setup

Before starting validation, ensure:

Ring Platform is running: npm run dev should show "Ready - started server on 0.0.0.0:3000"
Database is accessible: PostgreSQL or Firebase connection established
Environment variables are set: .env.local contains all required keys
Browser cache cleared: Hard refresh (Ctrl+F5) to avoid cached issues

🔍 Step-by-Step Validation

Phase 1: Application Startup

Goal: Verify the application starts correctly and serves the homepage.

1.1 Check Application Logs

In your Ring Platform directory

terminal

bash

npm run dev

Expected output:

▲ Next.js 15.x.x
- Local:        http://localhost:3000
- Environments: .env.local
- Ready - started server on 0.0.0.0:3000

❌ Common Issues:

"Port 3000 already in use" → Kill other processes: lsof -ti:3000 | xargs kill
"Module not found" → Run npm install to install dependencies
"Database connection failed" → Check database credentials in .env.local

1.2 Test Homepage Access

Test HTTP response

terminal

bash

curl -I http://localhost:3000

Expected: HTTP/1.1 200 OK

Test page content

terminal

bash

curl -s http://localhost:3000 | head -20

Expected: HTML content with Ring Platform branding

1.3 Browser Validation

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser
Verify the page loads without JavaScript errors
Check browser console (F12) for any error messages
Confirm the Ring Platform logo and hero section appear

Phase 2: Authentication System

Goal: Verify Auth.js v5 setup and OAuth providers work correctly.

2.1 Test Authentication Page

Visit http://localhost:3000/auth/signin

Expected:

Clean login page with provider buttons
No JavaScript errors in console
Responsive design on mobile/desktop

2.2 Google OAuth Flow

Click "Sign in with Google"
Complete Google OAuth flow
Verify redirect to dashboard/profile page
Check session persistence (refresh page)

Validation Commands: Test OAuth callback endpoint Expected: HTTP/1.1 302 Found (redirect)

terminal

bash

curl -I "http://localhost:3000/api/auth/callback/google"

2.3 Session Validation

API Test: Test session endpoint

terminal

bash

curl -X GET "http://localhost:3000/api/auth/session" -H "Cookie: $(curl -c cookies.txt -b cookies.txt http://localhost:3000/api/auth/session | grep -o 'next-auth.session-token=[^;]*')"

Expected Response:

{

json

"user": {
  "id": "user-id",
  "name": "User Name",
  "email": "user@example.com",
  "image": "https://...",
  "role": "MEMBER"
},
"expires": "2025-..."
}

2.4 Profile Access

Visit /profile or /[locale]/profile
Verify user information displays correctly
Check profile picture loads from Google
Confirm logout functionality works

Phase 3: Database Connectivity

Goal: Verify database operations work correctly.

3.1 API Health Check

Test health endpoint

terminal

bash

curl http://localhost:3000/api/health

Expected Response:

{

json

"status": "ok",
"timestamp": "2025-10-16T...",
"database": "connected",
"version": "0.9.18"
}

3.2 Entities System

Create Test Entity:

Visit http://localhost:3000/entities
Click "Create Entity" or "Add Entity"
Fill form: Name, Type, Description
Submit and verify entity appears in list

API Validation: List entities Expected: Array of entities or empty array

terminal

bash

curl "http://localhost:3000/api/entities"

3.3 Database Connection Test

PostgreSQL Test: Direct database test (if using local PostgreSQL) Expected: Count >= 1 (your user account)

terminal

bash

psql -h localhost -U ring_user -d ring_platform -c "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM users;"

Firebase Test (if using Firebase): Test Firestore connection Expected: Success message

terminal

bash

curl "http://localhost:3000/api/test-db"

Phase 4: Core Features

Goal: Validate opportunities, messaging, and real-time features.

4.1 Opportunities System

Visit http://localhost:3000/opportunities
Verify opportunities list loads
Create a test opportunity
Test search and filtering

API Test: Test opportunities endpoint

terminal

bash

curl "http://localhost:3000/api/opportunities?limit=5"

Expected: Array of opportunities or empty array

4.2 Real-time Features

WebSocket Test: Test tunnel transport endpoint

terminal

bash

curl -X POST "http://localhost:3000/api/tunnel/test" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"test": "connection"}'

Notification Test:

Create an opportunity (triggers notification)
Verify notification appears in real-time
Check notification count in UI

4.3 Messaging System (Optional)

Visit messaging interface
Start a conversation
Send test messages
Verify real-time delivery

Phase 5: Web3 & Wallet Features

Goal: Validate blockchain integration and wallet functionality.

5.1 Wallet Creation

Visit /profile or /wallet
Check if wallet is auto-created
Verify wallet address display

API Test: Test wallet endpoint Expected: Wallet balance information

terminal

bash

curl "http://localhost:3000/api/wallet/balance"

5.2 MetaMask Integration (Optional)

Install MetaMask extension
Connect wallet to Ring Platform
Test wallet operations
Verify transaction signing

5.3 RING Token Features (Optional)

Check token balance display
Test token transfer functionality
Verify transaction history

🧪 Advanced Validation Tests

Performance Testing

Test response times

terminal

bash

curl -w "@curl-format.txt" -o /dev/null -s "http://localhost:3000/api/health"

Create curl-format.txt:

     time_namelookup:  %{time_namelookup}\n
        time_connect:  %{time_connect}\n
     time_appconnect:  %{time_appconnect}\n
    time_pretransfer:  %{time_pretransfer}\n
       time_redirect:  %{time_redirect}\n
  time_starttransfer:  %{time_starttransfer}\n
                     ----------\n
          time_total:  %{time_total}\n

Expected: Total time < 2 seconds

Load Testing

Simple load test

terminal

bash

for i in {1..10}; do
curl -s "http://localhost:3000/api/health" &
done
wait

Expected: All requests return 200 OK

Error Handling Test

Test 404 handling Expected: 404 Not Found Test API error handling Expected: Proper error response

terminal

bash

curl -I "http://localhost:3000/nonexistent-page"

curl "http://localhost:3000/api/entities/invalid-id"

🚨 Troubleshooting Guide

Authentication Issues

"Sign in failed" or OAuth errors:

Check Google Cloud Console OAuth configuration
Verify redirect URIs match exactly
Ensure Google+ API is enabled
Check .env.local credentials format

Session not persisting:

Verify AUTH_SECRET is set (32+ characters)
Check cookie settings in browser
Clear browser cache and cookies

Database Issues

"Database connection failed": PostgreSQL Test connection

terminal

bash

sudo systemctl status postgresql  # Linux
brew services list | grep postgresql  # macOS

psql -h localhost -U ring_user -d ring_platform

Firebase connection issues: Check Firebase config

terminal

bash

firebase projects:list
firebase use your-project-id

API Issues

"API endpoint not found":

Verify Next.js server is running
Check API route file exists
Review server logs for errors

CORS errors:

Check NEXTAUTH_URL matches your domain
Verify API routes have proper CORS headers

Real-time Issues

WebSocket not connecting:

Check browser network tab for connection attempts
Verify tunnel transport configuration
Test with different browsers

Notifications not appearing:

Check browser notification permissions
Verify user is logged in
Test with different trigger events

Performance Issues

Slow page loads: Check bundle size Profile with browser dev tools Network tab: Check for large assets Performance tab: Record and analyze

terminal

bash

npm run build
ls -lh .next/static/chunks/

Memory issues: Monitor Node.js process Or use PM2: pm2 monit

terminal

bash

top -p $(pgrep -f "next-server")

📊 Validation Checklist Summary

Component	Status	Notes
Application Startup	☐	Server starts, homepage loads
Authentication	☐	Google OAuth works, sessions persist
Database	☐	Connections work, data operations succeed
Entities	☐	CRUD operations function correctly
Opportunities	☐	Listing, creation, search works
Real-time	☐	WebSocket connections, notifications
Wallet	☐	Address creation, balance display
API Health	☐	All endpoints respond correctly
Performance	☐	Response times < 2s
Error Handling	☐	Proper error responses