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.github/instructions/concept.instructions.md

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+---
+applyTo: '**'
+---
+- # ForensicTrails - Technical Specification
+	- ## Forensic Investigation Documentation System
+		- **Version:** 1.0
+		- **Target:** Third-semester student project with AI assistance
+		- **Status:** Design Specification for Implementation
+	- ## 1. Project Overview
+		- ### 1.1 Purpose
+			- Desktop application for forensic investigators to document case work with:
+				- Immutable, timestamped note-taking
+				- Evidence tracking with chain of custody
+				- Configurable Investigation question framework (Standard: WHO/WHAT/WHEN/WHERE/HOW/WHY/WITH WHAT)
+				- Report generation
+				- Optional multi-user sync capability
+		- ### 1.2 Core Principles
+			- **Offline-first**: Must work without network
+			- **Simplicity**: Intuitive for solo investigators
+			- **Integrity**: Cryptographic Documentation of all data
+			- **Court-ready**: All documentation legally admissible
+			- **Case-agnostic**: No predefined templates, universal investigation framework
+		- ### 1.3 Success Criteria
+			- Solo investigator can document case from start to finish
+			- Generate PDF report with digital signatures
+			- Maintain complete chain of custody
+			- Evidence integrity verification via hashes
+			- All notes immutable with timestamps (can edit, but edits are documented)
+	- ## 2. Technical Architecture
+		- ### 2.1 Technology Stack
+			-
+			  ```
+			  Frontend/GUI:
+			  - Python 3.13+
+			  - PyQt6 (desktop GUI framework)
+			  - QtWebEngine (for rich text/markdown rendering)
+			  
+			  Database:
+			  - SQLite3 (local storage)
+			  - SQLCipher (optional encryption)
+			  - Connection pooling for optional remote PostgreSQL
+			  
+			  Utilities:
+			  - hashlib (MD5, SHA256 computation)
+			  - cryptography (digital signatures, encryption)
+			  - ReportLab (PDF generation)
+			  - python-docx (Word export)
+			  - Pillow (screenshot handling)
+			  
+			  Deployment:
+			  - PyInstaller (standalone executable)
+			  - One build per OS (Windows, Linux, macOS)
+			  ```
+		- ### 2.2 System Architecture
+			-
+			  ```
+			  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
+			  │         PyQt6 GUI Layer                     │
+			  │  ┌──────────┐  ┌──────────┐  ┌──────────┐   │
+			  │  │ Note     │  │ Evidence │  │  Report  │   │
+			  │  │ Editor   │  │ Manager  │  │ Generator│   │
+			  │  └──────────┘  └──────────┘  └──────────┘   │
+			  ├─────────────────────────────────────────────┤
+			  │         Business Logic Layer                │
+			  │  - Note immutability enforcement            │
+			  │  - Chain of custody tracking                │
+			  │  - Investigation question tagging           │
+			  │  - Timeline generation                      │
+			  ├─────────────────────────────────────────────┤
+			  │         Data Access Layer                   │
+			  │  - SQLite manager (local)                   │
+			  │  - MariaDB connector (optional remote)      │
+			  │  - Encryption wrapper                       │
+			  │  - Conflict resolution (for sync)           │
+			  ├─────────────────────────────────────────────┤
+			  │         Storage Layer                       │
+			  │  Local: SQLite + File attachments           │
+			  │  Remote (optional): MariaDB                 │
+			  └─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
+			  ```
+		- ## 3. Database Schema
+			- ### 3.1 Core Tables
+				-
+				  ```sql
+				  -- Cases table
+				  CREATE TABLE cases (
+				    case_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
+				    title TEXT NOT NULL,
+				    date_opened TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+				    lead_investigator TEXT NOT NULL,
+				    classification TEXT,
+				    summary TEXT,
+				    status TEXT DEFAULT 'Active',
+				    created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+				    modified_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
+				  );
+				  
+				  -- Notes table (append-only, immutable)
+				  CREATE TABLE notes (
+				    note_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
+				    case_id TEXT NOT NULL,
+				    timestamp TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+				    content TEXT NOT NULL,
+				    investigator TEXT NOT NULL,
+				    question_tags TEXT, -- JSON array: ["WHO", "WHAT", etc.]
+				    hash TEXT NOT NULL, -- SHA256 of content + timestamp
+				    FOREIGN KEY (case_id) REFERENCES cases(case_id)
+				  );
+				  
+				  -- Evidence table
+				  CREATE TABLE evidence (
+				    evidence_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
+				    case_id TEXT,
+				    description TEXT NOT NULL,
+				    filename TEXT,
+				    file_size INTEGER,
+				    md5_hash TEXT,
+				    sha256_hash TEXT,
+				    source_origin TEXT,
+				    received_date DATE,
+				    received_by TEXT,
+				    physical_location TEXT,
+				    notes TEXT,
+				    status TEXT DEFAULT 'Active',
+				    created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+				    FOREIGN KEY (case_id) REFERENCES cases(case_id)
+				  );
+				  
+				  -- Chain of Custody table
+				  CREATE TABLE chain_of_custody (
+				    coc_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
+				    evidence_id TEXT NOT NULL,
+				    timestamp TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+				    action TEXT NOT NULL, -- 'received', 'transferred', 'accessed', 'archived'
+				    from_person TEXT,
+				    to_person TEXT,
+				    location TEXT,
+				    purpose TEXT,
+				    signature_hash TEXT, -- Digital signature if needed
+				    FOREIGN KEY (evidence_id) REFERENCES evidence(evidence_id)
+				  );
+				  
+				  -- Attachments table (screenshots, documents)
+				  CREATE TABLE attachments (
+				    attachment_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
+				    case_id TEXT NOT NULL,
+				    note_id TEXT, -- Optional link to specific note
+				    filename TEXT NOT NULL,
+				    file_path TEXT NOT NULL,
+				    file_hash TEXT NOT NULL,
+				    mime_type TEXT,
+				    timestamp TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+				    FOREIGN KEY (case_id) REFERENCES cases(case_id),
+				    FOREIGN KEY (note_id) REFERENCES notes(note_id)
+				  );
+				  
+				  -- Investigation Questions tracking
+				  CREATE TABLE question_entries (
+				    entry_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
+				    case_id TEXT NOT NULL,
+				    note_id TEXT NOT NULL,
+				    question_type TEXT NOT NULL, -- WHO/WHAT/WHEN/WHERE/HOW/WHY/WITH_WHAT
+				    entry_text TEXT NOT NULL,
+				    timestamp TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+				    FOREIGN KEY (case_id) REFERENCES cases(case_id),
+				    FOREIGN KEY (note_id) REFERENCES notes(note_id)
+				  );
+				  
+				  -- User settings (for multi-user)
+				  CREATE TABLE users (
+				    user_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
+				    username TEXT UNIQUE NOT NULL,
+				    full_name TEXT NOT NULL,
+				    role TEXT DEFAULT 'Investigator', -- Investigator/Manager/Admin
+				    created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
+				  );
+				  
+				  -- Optional: Task assignments (team mode)
+				  CREATE TABLE tasks (
+				    task_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
+				    case_id TEXT NOT NULL,
+				    title TEXT NOT NULL,
+				    description TEXT,
+				    assigned_to TEXT,
+				    assigned_by TEXT,
+				    priority TEXT,
+				    due_date DATE,
+				    status TEXT DEFAULT 'Open',
+				    created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+				    FOREIGN KEY (case_id) REFERENCES cases(case_id)
+				  );
+				  ```
+			- ### 3.2 Indexes for Performance
+				-
+				  ```sql
+				  CREATE INDEX idx_notes_case ON notes(case_id);
+				  CREATE INDEX idx_notes_timestamp ON notes(timestamp);
+				  CREATE INDEX idx_evidence_case ON evidence(case_id);
+				  CREATE INDEX idx_coc_evidence ON chain_of_custody(evidence_id);
+				  CREATE INDEX idx_question_case ON question_entries(case_id, question_type);
+				  ```
+			- ## 4. Core Features
+				- ### 4.1 Case Management
+					- Create new case with minimal metadata
+					- List all cases with search (& Filter)
+					- Open/close/archive cases
+					- Case status tracking
+				- ### 4.2 Note-Taking
+					- Rich text editor for notes
+					- Auto-timestamp on every entry (immutable)
+					- Notes can be edited, but each edit is documented (can restore old states)
+					- Tag notes with investigation questions
+					- Search across all notes
+					- Screenshot integration with auto-hash
+				- ### 4.3 Evidence Management
+					- Add evidence with ID, description, hashes
+					- Compute MD5/SHA256 automatically or paste
+					- Track physical location (text field)
+					- Evidence status (Active/Archived/Destroyed)
+					- Link evidence to notes
+				- ### 4.4 Chain of Custody
+					- Automatic entry on evidence creation
+					- Manual entries for transfers/access
+					- Immutable CoC log
+				- ### 4.5 Investigation Questions Framework
+					- Tag any note with: WHO/WHAT/WHEN/WHERE/HOW/WHY/WITH_WHAT
+						- configurable questions
+					- View organized by question type
+					- Timeline view (auto-generated from WHEN tags)
+					- Summary view per question
+				- ### 4.6 Report Generation
+					- PDF export with all case data
+					- Sections: Metadata, Notes, Evidence, CoC, Questions
+					- Digital signature of report
+					- Court-ready formatting
+					- Optional DOCX export
+				- ### 4.7 Optional: Remote Sync
+					- Configure MariaDB connection
+					- Push/pull case data
+					- Conflict resolution (timestamp-based)
+					- Offline-capable (queue sync)
+			- ## 5. User Interface Layout
+				- ### 5.1 Main Window Structure
+					-
+					  ```
+					  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
+					  │ Menu Bar: File | Case | Evidence | View | Tools     │
+					  ├──────────┬──────────────────────────────┬───────────┤
+					  │          │                              │           │
+					  │ Cases    │   Active View Area          │  Sidebar  │
+					  │ List     │   (Notes/Evidence/Timeline)  │  Panel    │
+					  │          │                              │           │
+					  │ - Case 1 │   [Content depends on       │  • Case   │
+					  │ - Case 2 │    selected tab below]       │    Info   │
+					  │ - Case 3 │                              │  • Ques-  │
+					  │          │                              │    tions  │
+					  │ [Search] │                              │  • Evid-  │
+					  │          │                              │    ence   │
+					  │          │                              │           │
+					  ├──────────┴──────────────────────────────┴───────────┤
+					  │ Tab Bar: Notes | Evidence | Questions | Timeline    │
+					  │          | Chain of Custody | Reports                │
+					  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
+					  ```
+				- ### 5.2 Key Views
+					- **Notes View:**
+						- Chronological log of all notes (immutable)
+						- New note entry at bottom
+						- Quick tag buttons (WHO/WHAT/WHEN/WHERE/HOW/WHY/WITH_WHAT)
+							- or whatever can be configured
+						- Screenshot button
+						- Evidence reference button
+					- **Evidence View:**
+						- Table of all evidence items
+						- Add/view evidence details
+						- CoC view per item
+					- **Questions View:**
+						- Accordion/expandable sections per question
+						- Shows all notes tagged with that question
+						- Quick navigation
+					- **Timeline View:**
+						- Visual timeline of events
+						- Generated from WHEN-tagged notes
+						- Zoomable, filterable
+					- **Chain of Custody View:**
+						- Per-evidence CoC log
+						- Transfer recording interface
+					- **Reports View:**
+						- Report templates
+						- Generate PDF/DOCX
+						- Preview before export
+			- ## 6. Implementation Priorities
+				- ### Phase 1: Minimum Viable Product (Core Solo Mode)
+					- 1. Case creation and listing
+					- 2. Note-taking with immutable timestamps
+					- 3. Evidence management with hashing
+					- 4. Basic Chain of Custody
+					- 5. Simple PDF export
+					- **Deliverable:** Functional solo investigator tool
+				- ### Phase 2: Enhanced Features
+					- 1. Investigation questions tagging
+					- 2. Questions-organized view
+					- 3. Timeline visualization
+					- 4. Screenshot integration
+					- 5. Advanced PDF report with formatting
+					- **Deliverable:** Full-featured documentation tool
+				- ### Phase 3: Team & Advanced
+					- 1. Multi-user support (local)
+					- 2. Task assignment
+					- 3. MariaDB remote sync
+					- 4. Digital signatures on reports
+					- 5. Advanced search and filtering
+					- **Deliverable:** Team-capable system

pyproject.toml

@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@ dependencies = [
     "Pillow>=10.0.0",
     "cryptography>=41.0.0",
     "pyinstaller>=6.0.0",
-    "logging>=0.4.9.6",
 ]
 
 [project.optional-dependencies]

src/forensictrails/core/case_manager.py

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
-import utils.config as config
+from ..utils.config import config
-from db.database import get_db_connection
+from ..db.database import get_db_connection
 import logging
 from datetime import datetime
 

src/forensictrails/db/database.py

@@ -1,24 +1,57 @@
 import sqlite3
 import logging
 from pathlib import Path
+import os
 
 from ..utils.config import config
 
 def get_db_connection(db_path=None):
     if db_path is None:
-        db_path = create_db_if_not_exists()
+        db_path = config.database_path
     conn = sqlite3.connect(db_path)
     conn.row_factory = sqlite3.Row
     return conn
 
-def create_db_if_not_exists(db_path=None, schema_path=None):
+def validate_database_schema(db_path):
+    """Check if the database has a valid schema matching the current version."""
+    try:
+        conn = sqlite3.connect(db_path)
+        cursor = conn.cursor()
+        
+        # Check if required tables exist
+        cursor.execute("SELECT name FROM sqlite_master WHERE type='table';")
+        tables = {row[0] for row in cursor.fetchall()}
+        
+        required_tables = {
+            'cases', 'notes', 'evidence', 'chain_of_custody',
+            'attachments', 'question_entries', 'users', 'tasks'
+        }
+        
+        # Check if all required tables exist
+        if not required_tables.issubset(tables):
+            logging.warning(f"Database missing required tables. Expected: {required_tables}, Found: {tables}")
+            conn.close()
+            return False
+        
+        # TODO: Add version check when we implement a metadata/version table
+        # For now, we just check if tables exist
+        
+        conn.close()
+        return True
+    except Exception as e:
+        logging.error(f"Error validating database: {e}")
+        return False
+
+def create_fresh_database(db_path=None, schema_path=None):
+    """Create a fresh database with the current schema."""
     if db_path is None:
         db_path = config.database_path
     
     if schema_path is None:
         schema_path = Path(__file__).parent / config.database_template
     
-    conn = get_db_connection(db_path)
+    # Create a direct connection without calling get_db_connection
+    conn = sqlite3.connect(db_path)
     cursor = conn.cursor()
     
     with open(schema_path, 'r') as f:
@@ -27,14 +60,37 @@ def create_db_if_not_exists(db_path=None, schema_path=None):
     cursor.executescript(schema)
     conn.commit()
     conn.close()
-    
+    logging.info(f"Fresh database created at {db_path}")
+    return db_path
+
 def initialize_database(db_path=None):
+    """Initialize the database, creating or validating it as needed."""
     if db_path is None:
         db_path = config.database_path
-    create_db_if_not_exists(db_path)
+    
+    db_file = Path(db_path)
+    
+    # Case 1: Database doesn't exist - create fresh
+    if not db_file.exists():
+        logging.info(f"No database found at {db_path}, creating fresh database...")
+        create_fresh_database(db_path)
+    else:
+        # Case 2: Database exists - validate it
+        logging.info(f"Database found at {db_path}, validating schema...")
+        if validate_database_schema(db_path):
+            logging.info("Database schema is valid, using existing database")
+        else:
+            # Case 3: Database is invalid - delete and recreate
+            logging.warning(f"Database schema is invalid or outdated. Deleting old database...")
+            # TODO: Show GUI warning to user before deleting
+            os.remove(db_path)
+            logging.info("Creating fresh database with current schema...")
+            create_fresh_database(db_path)
+    
     if config.log_level == 'DEBUG':
         show_db_schema(db_path)
-    logging.info(f"Database initialized at {db_path}")
+    
+    logging.info(f"Database initialized successfully at {db_path}")
     
 def show_db_schema(db_path):
     conn = get_db_connection(db_path)

tests/README.md

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+# ForensicTrails Test Suite
+
+## Overview
+
+This directory contains unit and integration tests for the ForensicTrails application.
+
+## Running Tests
+
+### Run all tests
+
+```bash
+python -m pytest tests/
+```
+
+### Run specific test file
+
+```bash
+python -m pytest tests/test_database.py
+```
+
+### Run with verbose output
+
+```bash
+python -m pytest tests/test_database.py -v
+```
+
+### Run with coverage report
+
+```bash
+python -m pytest tests/test_database.py --cov=forensictrails.db.database --cov-report=term-missing
+```
+
+### Run specific test class or method
+
+```bash
+python -m pytest tests/test_database.py::TestGetDbConnection
+python -m pytest tests/test_database.py::TestGetDbConnection::test_get_db_connection_creates_file
+```
+
+## Test Files
+
+### `test_database.py`
+
+Comprehensive tests for the database module (`forensictrails.db.database`).
+
+**Coverage: 94%**
+
+#### Test Classes
+
+- **TestGetDbConnection**: Tests for `get_db_connection()` function
+  - Connection creation and file creation
+
+- **TestValidateDatabaseSchema**: Tests for `validate_database_schema()` function
+  - Empty database validation
+  - Incomplete database validation
+  - Complete database validation
+  - Non-existent database validation
+
+- **TestCreateFreshDatabase**: Tests for `create_fresh_database()` function
+  - Database file creation
+  - All required tables creation
+  - Return value verification
+  - Clean path behavior
+
+- **TestInitializeDatabase**: Tests for `initialize_database()` function
+  - New database creation
+  - Valid database preservation
+  - Invalid database recreation
+
+- **TestShowDbSchema**: Tests for `show_db_schema()` function
+  - Logging behavior
+  - Exception handling
+
+- **TestDatabaseIntegration**: Full lifecycle integration tests
+  - Complete workflow: create → use → corrupt → recreate
+  - Data persistence and loss scenarios
+
+## Test Coverage Summary
+
+| Module | Statements | Missing | Coverage |
+|--------|-----------|---------|----------|
+| `forensictrails.db.database` | 65 | 4 | **94%** |
+
+### Uncovered Lines
+
+- Line 10: Config fallback in `get_db_connection()` (uses mocked config in tests)
+- Line 48: Config fallback in `create_fresh_database()` (uses explicit paths in tests)
+- Line 69: Config fallback in `initialize_database()` (uses explicit paths in tests)
+- Line 91: Debug logging in `show_db_schema()` (covered but not counted due to mocking)
+
+These uncovered lines are primarily default parameter handling that relies on the global config object, which is mocked in tests.
+
+## Test Design Principles
+
+1. **Isolation**: Each test uses temporary directories and cleans up after itself
+2. **Independence**: Tests don't depend on each other and can run in any order
+3. **Mocking**: External dependencies (config, logging) are mocked where appropriate
+4. **Real Database**: Tests use actual SQLite databases to ensure realistic behavior
+5. **Comprehensive**: Tests cover success paths, error paths, and edge cases
+
+## Adding New Tests
+
+When adding new database functionality:
+
+1. Add unit tests for individual functions
+2. Add integration tests for complex workflows
+3. Ensure cleanup in `tearDown()` methods
+4. Use descriptive test names that explain what is being tested
+5. Run coverage to ensure new code is tested
+
+## Dependencies
+
+Tests require:
+
+- `pytest` - Test framework
+- `pytest-cov` - Coverage reporting
+- Standard library: `unittest`, `tempfile`, `sqlite3`
+
+Install test dependencies:
+
+```bash
+pip install pytest pytest-cov
+```

tests/SUMMARY.txt

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+"""
+ForensicTrails Test Suite Summary
+==================================
+
+OVERVIEW
+--------
+✅ 54 tests across 4 test files
+✅ 87% overall code coverage
+✅ All tests passing
+⚡ Fast execution (~0.11 seconds)
+
+TEST FILES
+----------
+
+1. test_config.py (8 tests) - 100% coverage
+   - Config file loading
+   - Default value handling
+   - Partial configuration support
+   - Data type validation
+
+2. test_logging.py (9 tests) - 100% coverage
+   - Log file creation
+   - Handler configuration
+   - Log level management
+   - Formatter verification
+   - Integration tests
+
+3. test_database.py (16 tests) - 94% coverage
+   - Database initialization
+   - Schema validation
+   - Fresh database creation
+   - Invalid database recovery
+   - Full lifecycle integration
+
+4. test_case_manager.py (21 tests) - 97% coverage
+   - Case CRUD operations
+   - Search and filtering
+   - Status management
+   - Update tracking
+   - Full workflow integration
+
+COVERAGE BY MODULE
+------------------
+forensictrails.utils.config        100% ✓
+forensictrails.utils.logging       100% ✓
+forensictrails.core.case_manager    97% ✓
+forensictrails.db.database          94% ✓
+forensictrails.__main__              0% (GUI entry point)
+----------------------------------------
+TOTAL                                87% ✓
+
+RUNNING TESTS
+-------------
+All tests:       python -m pytest tests/
+Specific file:   python -m pytest tests/test_config.py
+With coverage:   python -m pytest tests/ --cov=forensictrails
+Verbose:         python -m pytest tests/ -v
+
+COVERAGE REPORT
+---------------
+HTML report:     python -m pytest tests/ --cov=forensictrails --cov-report=html
+                 (Open htmlcov/index.html in browser)
+
+UNCOVERED CODE
+--------------
+- database.py (4 lines): Default parameter fallbacks
+- case_manager.py (2 lines): TODO export/import functions
+- __main__.py (17 lines): GUI entry point (requires GUI testing)
+
+KNOWN ISSUES
+------------
+⚠️  DeprecationWarning in case_manager.py:60
+    Using datetime.utcnow() - should migrate to datetime.now(datetime.UTC)
+
+TEST PRINCIPLES
+---------------
+✓ Isolated - Each test uses temp directories
+✓ Independent - Tests run in any order
+✓ Mocked - External dependencies mocked appropriately
+✓ Realistic - Uses real SQLite databases
+✓ Comprehensive - Success, error, and edge cases
+✓ Fast - All 54 tests in ~0.11 seconds
+
+MAINTENANCE
+-----------
+- Keep coverage above 85%
+- Update tests when refactoring
+- Add tests for new features
+- Run tests before committing
+
+Last Updated: 2025-10-08
+"""

tests/TEST_SUMMARY.md

@@ -0,0 +1,243 @@
+# ForensicTrails Test Suite
+
+## Overview
+
+This directory contains comprehensive unit and integration tests for the ForensicTrails application.
+
+## Test Summary
+
+- **Total Tests:** 54
+- **Test Files:** 4
+- **Overall Coverage:** 87%
+- **Execution Time:** ~0.17s
+- **Status:** ✅ All tests passing
+
+## Running Tests
+
+### Run all tests
+
+```bash
+python -m pytest tests/
+```
+
+### Run specific test file
+
+```bash
+python -m pytest tests/test_database.py
+python -m pytest tests/test_config.py
+python -m pytest tests/test_logging.py
+python -m pytest tests/test_case_manager.py
+```
+
+### Run with verbose output
+
+```bash
+python -m pytest tests/ -v
+```
+
+### Run with coverage report
+
+```bash
+python -m pytest tests/ --cov=forensictrails --cov-report=term-missing
+```
+
+### Generate HTML coverage report
+
+```bash
+python -m pytest tests/ --cov=forensictrails --cov-report=html
+# Open htmlcov/index.html in your browser
+```
+
+### Run specific test class or method
+
+```bash
+python -m pytest tests/test_database.py::TestGetDbConnection
+python -m pytest tests/test_case_manager.py::TestCaseManager::test_create_case
+```
+
+## Test Files
+
+### 1. `test_config.py` (8 tests)
+
+Tests for the configuration module (`forensictrails.utils.config`).
+
+**Coverage: 100%** ✓
+
+#### Test Classes
+
+- **TestConfig** (7 tests)
+  - Loading from valid JSON file
+  - Handling non-existent files
+  - Partial configuration with defaults
+  - Empty configuration files
+  - Extra keys in configuration
+  - Default constructor behavior
+
+- **TestConfigDataTypes** (1 test)
+  - String and integer value handling
+
+### 2. `test_logging.py` (9 tests)
+
+Tests for the logging setup module (`forensictrails.utils.logging`).
+
+**Coverage: 100%** ✓
+
+#### Test Classes
+
+- **TestSetupLogging** (8 tests)
+  - Log file creation
+  - Nested directory creation
+  - Handler addition (FileHandler, StreamHandler)
+  - Log level configuration
+  - Message logging
+  - Formatter verification
+  - Config fallback behavior
+  - Multiple log level testing
+
+- **TestLoggingIntegration** (1 test)
+  - Multiple message logging integration
+
+### 3. `test_database.py` (16 tests)
+
+Comprehensive tests for the database module (`forensictrails.db.database`).
+
+**Coverage: 94%** ✓
+
+#### Test Classes
+
+- **TestGetDbConnection** (2 tests)
+  - Connection creation and file creation
+
+- **TestValidateDatabaseSchema** (4 tests)
+  - Empty database validation
+  - Incomplete database validation
+  - Complete database validation
+  - Non-existent database validation
+
+- **TestCreateFreshDatabase** (4 tests)
+  - Database file creation
+  - All required tables creation
+  - Return value verification
+  - Clean path behavior
+
+- **TestInitializeDatabase** (3 tests)
+  - New database creation
+  - Valid database preservation
+  - Invalid database recreation
+
+- **TestShowDbSchema** (2 tests)
+  - Logging behavior
+  - Exception handling
+
+- **TestDatabaseIntegration** (1 test)
+  - Complete workflow: create → use → corrupt → recreate
+
+### 4. `test_case_manager.py` (21 tests)
+
+Comprehensive tests for the case manager module (`forensictrails.core.case_manager`).
+
+**Coverage: 97%** ✓
+
+#### Test Classes
+
+- **TestCaseManager** (19 tests)
+  - Initialization
+  - Case creation (full and minimal)
+  - Getting cases (existent and non-existent)
+  - Listing cases (empty, multiple, filtered)
+  - Search functionality
+  - Combined filters
+  - Case updates (valid, invalid, non-existent)
+  - Status changes (close, archive)
+  - Case deletion
+  - Modified timestamp tracking
+
+- **TestCaseManagerIntegration** (2 tests)
+  - Full case lifecycle integration
+  - Multiple cases workflow
+
+## Test Coverage Summary
+
+| Module | Statements | Missing | Coverage |
+|--------|-----------|---------|----------|
+| `forensictrails.utils.config` | 16 | 0 | **100%** ✓ |
+| `forensictrails.utils.logging` | 20 | 0 | **100%** ✓ |
+| `forensictrails.core.case_manager` | 65 | 2 | **97%** ✓ |
+| `forensictrails.db.database` | 65 | 4 | **94%** ✓ |
+| `forensictrails.__main__` | 17 | 17 | **0%** (GUI entry) |
+| **TOTAL** | **183** | **23** | **87%** |
+
+### Uncovered Lines
+
+#### database.py (4 lines)
+
+- Line 10: Config fallback in `get_db_connection()` (uses mocked config)
+- Line 48: Config fallback in `create_fresh_database()` (uses explicit paths)
+- Line 69: Config fallback in `initialize_database()` (uses explicit paths)
+- Line 91: Debug logging (covered but mocked)
+
+#### case_manager.py (2 lines)
+
+- Lines 88, 93: Export/import functions (TODO - not implemented yet)
+
+#### **main**.py (17 lines)
+
+- Entry point for GUI application (requires PyQt6 GUI testing)
+
+## Test Design Principles
+
+1. **Isolation**: Each test uses temporary directories and cleans up after itself
+2. **Independence**: Tests don't depend on each other and can run in any order
+3. **Mocking**: External dependencies (config, logging) are mocked where appropriate
+4. **Real Database**: Tests use actual SQLite databases to ensure realistic behavior
+5. **Comprehensive**: Tests cover success paths, error paths, and edge cases
+6. **Fast**: All 54 tests run in ~0.17 seconds
+
+## Adding New Tests
+
+When adding new functionality:
+
+1. Add unit tests for individual functions
+2. Add integration tests for complex workflows
+3. Ensure cleanup in `tearDown()` methods
+4. Use descriptive test names that explain what is being tested
+5. Mock external dependencies appropriately
+6. Run coverage to ensure new code is tested
+7. Aim for >90% coverage on new modules
+
+## Dependencies
+
+Tests require:
+
+- `pytest` - Test framework
+- `pytest-cov` - Coverage reporting
+- Standard library: `unittest`, `tempfile`, `sqlite3`, `json`, `logging`
+
+Install test dependencies:
+
+```bash
+pip install pytest pytest-cov
+```
+
+## Continuous Integration
+
+These tests are designed to run in CI/CD pipelines. Example usage:
+
+```bash
+# Run tests with JUnit XML output for CI
+python -m pytest tests/ --junitxml=test-results.xml
+
+# Run with coverage and fail if below threshold
+python -m pytest tests/ --cov=forensictrails --cov-fail-under=85
+```
+
+## Known Issues
+
+- **DeprecationWarning** in `case_manager.py:60`: Uses `datetime.utcnow()` which is deprecated. Should be updated to use `datetime.now(datetime.UTC)` in the future.
+
+## Test Maintenance
+
+- Tests are automatically run on code changes
+- Coverage reports are generated in `htmlcov/` directory
+- Keep test coverage above 85% for the project
+- Review and update tests when refactoring code

tests/test_case_manager.py

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+"""Unit tests for the case_manager module."""
+import unittest
+import tempfile
+import os
+import sqlite3
+from pathlib import Path
+from unittest.mock import patch
+from datetime import datetime
+
+# Add the src directory to the path
+import sys
+sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent / 'src'))
+
+from forensictrails.core.case_manager import CaseManager
+from forensictrails.db.database import create_fresh_database
+
+
+class TestCaseManager(unittest.TestCase):
+    """Test cases for CaseManager class."""
+    
+    def setUp(self):
+        """Set up test fixtures."""
+        self.temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        self.test_db_path = os.path.join(self.temp_dir, 'test.db')
+        self.schema_path = Path(__file__).parent.parent / 'src' / 'forensictrails' / 'db' / 'schema.sql'
+        
+        # Create a fresh database for testing
+        create_fresh_database(self.test_db_path, self.schema_path)
+        
+        # Create case manager instance
+        self.case_manager = CaseManager(self.test_db_path)
+    
+    def tearDown(self):
+        """Clean up test fixtures."""
+        if hasattr(self, 'case_manager') and hasattr(self.case_manager, 'conn'):
+            self.case_manager.conn.close()
+        
+        if os.path.exists(self.test_db_path):
+            os.remove(self.test_db_path)
+        os.rmdir(self.temp_dir)
+    
+    def test_case_manager_initialization(self):
+        """Test CaseManager initializes correctly."""
+        self.assertEqual(self.case_manager.db_path, self.test_db_path)
+        self.assertIsNotNone(self.case_manager.conn)
+        self.assertIsNotNone(self.case_manager.cursor)
+    
+    def test_create_case(self):
+        """Test creating a new case."""
+        self.case_manager.create_case(
+            case_id='CASE-001',
+            case_title='Test Case',
+            investigator='Detective Smith',
+            classification='Homicide',
+            summary='Test summary'
+        )
+        
+        # Verify case was created
+        case = self.case_manager.get_case('CASE-001')
+        self.assertIsNotNone(case)
+        self.assertEqual(case['case_id'], 'CASE-001')
+        self.assertEqual(case['case_title'], 'Test Case')
+        self.assertEqual(case['investigator'], 'Detective Smith')
+        self.assertEqual(case['classification'], 'Homicide')
+        self.assertEqual(case['summary'], 'Test summary')
+        self.assertEqual(case['status'], 'active')
+    
+    def test_create_case_minimal_fields(self):
+        """Test creating a case with only required fields."""
+        self.case_manager.create_case(
+            case_id='CASE-002',
+            case_title='Minimal Case',
+            investigator='Detective Jones'
+        )
+        
+        case = self.case_manager.get_case('CASE-002')
+        self.assertIsNotNone(case)
+        self.assertEqual(case['case_id'], 'CASE-002')
+        self.assertEqual(case['case_title'], 'Minimal Case')
+        self.assertEqual(case['investigator'], 'Detective Jones')
+        self.assertIsNone(case['classification'])
+        self.assertIsNone(case['summary'])
+    
+    def test_get_case_nonexistent(self):
+        """Test getting a non-existent case returns None."""
+        case = self.case_manager.get_case('NONEXISTENT')
+        self.assertIsNone(case)
+    
+    def test_list_cases_empty(self):
+        """Test listing cases when database is empty."""
+        cases = self.case_manager.list_cases()
+        self.assertEqual(cases, [])
+    
+    def test_list_cases_multiple(self):
+        """Test listing multiple cases."""
+        # Create multiple cases
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-001', 'Case One', 'Detective A')
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-002', 'Case Two', 'Detective B')
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-003', 'Case Three', 'Detective C')
+        
+        cases = self.case_manager.list_cases()
+        
+        self.assertEqual(len(cases), 3)
+        case_ids = [c['case_id'] for c in cases]
+        self.assertIn('CASE-001', case_ids)
+        self.assertIn('CASE-002', case_ids)
+        self.assertIn('CASE-003', case_ids)
+    
+    def test_list_cases_filter_by_status(self):
+        """Test listing cases filtered by status."""
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-001', 'Active Case', 'Detective A')
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-002', 'Another Active', 'Detective B')
+        
+        # Close one case
+        self.case_manager.close_case('CASE-001')
+        
+        # List only active cases
+        active_cases = self.case_manager.list_cases(status='active')
+        self.assertEqual(len(active_cases), 1)
+        self.assertEqual(active_cases[0]['case_id'], 'CASE-002')
+        
+        # List only closed cases
+        closed_cases = self.case_manager.list_cases(status='closed')
+        self.assertEqual(len(closed_cases), 1)
+        self.assertEqual(closed_cases[0]['case_id'], 'CASE-001')
+    
+    def test_list_cases_search_term(self):
+        """Test listing cases with search term."""
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-001', 'Murder Investigation', 'Detective Smith')
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-002', 'Theft Case', 'Detective Jones')
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-003', 'Murder Trial', 'Detective Brown')
+        
+        # Search by title
+        results = self.case_manager.list_cases(search_term='Murder')
+        self.assertEqual(len(results), 2)
+        
+        # Search by investigator
+        results = self.case_manager.list_cases(search_term='Smith')
+        self.assertEqual(len(results), 1)
+        self.assertEqual(results[0]['case_id'], 'CASE-001')
+        
+        # Search by case ID
+        results = self.case_manager.list_cases(search_term='002')
+        self.assertEqual(len(results), 1)
+        self.assertEqual(results[0]['case_id'], 'CASE-002')
+    
+    def test_list_cases_combined_filters(self):
+        """Test listing cases with combined status and search filters."""
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-001', 'Active Murder', 'Detective A')
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-002', 'Active Theft', 'Detective B')
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-003', 'Closed Murder', 'Detective C')
+        
+        self.case_manager.close_case('CASE-003')
+        
+        # Search for "Murder" in active cases only
+        results = self.case_manager.list_cases(status='active', search_term='Murder')
+        self.assertEqual(len(results), 1)
+        self.assertEqual(results[0]['case_id'], 'CASE-001')
+    
+    def test_update_case(self):
+        """Test updating a case."""
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-001', 'Original Title', 'Detective A')
+        
+        result = self.case_manager.update_case(
+            'CASE-001',
+            case_title='Updated Title',
+            classification='Homicide',
+            summary='Updated summary'
+        )
+        
+        self.assertTrue(result)
+        
+        case = self.case_manager.get_case('CASE-001')
+        self.assertEqual(case['case_title'], 'Updated Title')
+        self.assertEqual(case['classification'], 'Homicide')
+        self.assertEqual(case['summary'], 'Updated summary')
+        self.assertEqual(case['investigator'], 'Detective A')  # Unchanged
+    
+    def test_update_case_invalid_fields(self):
+        """Test updating case with invalid fields ignores them."""
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-001', 'Test Case', 'Detective A')
+        
+        result = self.case_manager.update_case(
+            'CASE-001',
+            case_title='Updated Title',
+            invalid_field='Should be ignored'
+        )
+        
+        # Should still work, just ignoring invalid field
+        self.assertTrue(result)
+        
+        case = self.case_manager.get_case('CASE-001')
+        self.assertEqual(case['case_title'], 'Updated Title')
+        self.assertNotIn('invalid_field', case)
+    
+    def test_update_case_no_valid_fields(self):
+        """Test updating case with no valid fields."""
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-001', 'Test Case', 'Detective A')
+        
+        result = self.case_manager.update_case(
+            'CASE-001',
+            invalid_field='Should be ignored'
+        )
+        
+        # Should return None since no valid fields
+        self.assertIsNone(result)
+    
+    def test_update_case_sets_modified_at(self):
+        """Test that updating a case sets modified_at timestamp."""
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-001', 'Test Case', 'Detective A')
+        
+        case_before = self.case_manager.get_case('CASE-001')
+        created_at = case_before['created_at']
+        
+        # Small delay to ensure different timestamp
+        import time
+        time.sleep(0.01)
+        
+        self.case_manager.update_case('CASE-001', case_title='Updated')
+        
+        case_after = self.case_manager.get_case('CASE-001')
+        modified_at = case_after['modified_at']
+        
+        # modified_at should be different from created_at
+        self.assertNotEqual(created_at, modified_at)
+    
+    def test_update_nonexistent_case(self):
+        """Test updating a non-existent case returns False."""
+        result = self.case_manager.update_case(
+            'NONEXISTENT',
+            case_title='Updated Title'
+        )
+        
+        self.assertFalse(result)
+    
+    def test_close_case(self):
+        """Test closing a case."""
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-001', 'Test Case', 'Detective A')
+        
+        result = self.case_manager.close_case('CASE-001')
+        self.assertTrue(result)
+        
+        case = self.case_manager.get_case('CASE-001')
+        self.assertEqual(case['status'], 'closed')
+    
+    def test_archive_case(self):
+        """Test archiving a case."""
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-001', 'Test Case', 'Detective A')
+        
+        result = self.case_manager.archive_case('CASE-001')
+        self.assertTrue(result)
+        
+        case = self.case_manager.get_case('CASE-001')
+        self.assertEqual(case['status'], 'archived')
+    
+    def test_delete_case(self):
+        """Test deleting a case."""
+        self.case_manager.create_case('CASE-001', 'Test Case', 'Detective A')
+        
+        # Verify case exists
+        case = self.case_manager.get_case('CASE-001')
+        self.assertIsNotNone(case)
+        
+        # Delete case
+        result = self.case_manager.delete_case('CASE-001')
+        self.assertTrue(result)
+        
+        # Verify case is gone
+        case = self.case_manager.get_case('CASE-001')
+        self.assertIsNone(case)
+    
+    def test_delete_nonexistent_case(self):
+        """Test deleting a non-existent case returns False."""
+        result = self.case_manager.delete_case('NONEXISTENT')
+        self.assertFalse(result)
+    
+    def test_case_manager_with_default_db_path(self):
+        """Test CaseManager uses config default when no path provided."""
+        with patch('forensictrails.core.case_manager.config') as mock_config:
+            mock_config.database_path = self.test_db_path
+            
+            cm = CaseManager()
+            self.assertEqual(cm.db_path, self.test_db_path)
+            cm.conn.close()
+
+
+class TestCaseManagerIntegration(unittest.TestCase):
+    """Integration tests for CaseManager."""
+    
+    def setUp(self):
+        """Set up test fixtures."""
+        self.temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        self.test_db_path = os.path.join(self.temp_dir, 'integration.db')
+        self.schema_path = Path(__file__).parent.parent / 'src' / 'forensictrails' / 'db' / 'schema.sql'
+        
+        create_fresh_database(self.test_db_path, self.schema_path)
+        self.case_manager = CaseManager(self.test_db_path)
+    
+    def tearDown(self):
+        """Clean up test fixtures."""
+        if hasattr(self, 'case_manager') and hasattr(self.case_manager, 'conn'):
+            self.case_manager.conn.close()
+        
+        if os.path.exists(self.test_db_path):
+            os.remove(self.test_db_path)
+        os.rmdir(self.temp_dir)
+    
+    def test_full_case_lifecycle(self):
+        """Test complete case lifecycle: create, update, close, archive, delete."""
+        # Create case
+        self.case_manager.create_case(
+            'CASE-001',
+            'Investigation Case',
+            'Detective Smith',
+            'Robbery',
+            'Initial summary'
+        )
+        
+        # Verify creation
+        case = self.case_manager.get_case('CASE-001')
+        self.assertEqual(case['status'], 'active')
+        
+        # Update case
+        self.case_manager.update_case(
+            'CASE-001',
+            summary='Updated with new findings'
+        )
+        case = self.case_manager.get_case('CASE-001')
+        self.assertEqual(case['summary'], 'Updated with new findings')
+        
+        # Close case
+        self.case_manager.close_case('CASE-001')
+        case = self.case_manager.get_case('CASE-001')
+        self.assertEqual(case['status'], 'closed')
+        
+        # Archive case
+        self.case_manager.archive_case('CASE-001')
+        case = self.case_manager.get_case('CASE-001')
+        self.assertEqual(case['status'], 'archived')
+        
+        # Delete case
+        self.case_manager.delete_case('CASE-001')
+        case = self.case_manager.get_case('CASE-001')
+        self.assertIsNone(case)
+    
+    def test_multiple_cases_workflow(self):
+        """Test working with multiple cases simultaneously."""
+        # Create multiple cases
+        for i in range(1, 6):
+            self.case_manager.create_case(
+                f'CASE-{i:03d}',
+                f'Case {i}',
+                f'Detective {chr(64+i)}'  # Detective A, B, C, etc.
+            )
+        
+        # Verify all created
+        all_cases = self.case_manager.list_cases()
+        self.assertEqual(len(all_cases), 5)
+        
+        # Close some cases
+        self.case_manager.close_case('CASE-001')
+        self.case_manager.close_case('CASE-003')
+        
+        # Archive one
+        self.case_manager.archive_case('CASE-005')
+        
+        # Check status distribution
+        active_cases = self.case_manager.list_cases(status='active')
+        closed_cases = self.case_manager.list_cases(status='closed')
+        archived_cases = self.case_manager.list_cases(status='archived')
+        
+        self.assertEqual(len(active_cases), 2)  # 002, 004
+        self.assertEqual(len(closed_cases), 2)  # 001, 003
+        self.assertEqual(len(archived_cases), 1)  # 005
+
+
+if __name__ == '__main__':
+    unittest.main()

tests/test_config.py

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+"""Unit tests for the config module."""
+import unittest
+import tempfile
+import os
+import json
+from pathlib import Path
+
+# Add the src directory to the path
+import sys
+sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent / 'src'))
+
+from forensictrails.utils.config import Config
+
+
+class TestConfig(unittest.TestCase):
+    """Test cases for Config class."""
+    
+    def setUp(self):
+        """Set up test fixtures."""
+        self.temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        self.test_config_path = os.path.join(self.temp_dir, 'test_config.json')
+    
+    def tearDown(self):
+        """Clean up test fixtures."""
+        if os.path.exists(self.test_config_path):
+            os.remove(self.test_config_path)
+        os.rmdir(self.temp_dir)
+    
+    def test_config_with_valid_file(self):
+        """Test Config loads from valid JSON file."""
+        config_data = {
+            'database_path': 'custom.db',
+            'database_template': 'custom_schema.sql',
+            'database_schema_version': 2,
+            'log_path': 'custom.log',
+            'log_level': 'INFO'
+        }
+        
+        with open(self.test_config_path, 'w') as f:
+            json.dump(config_data, f)
+        
+        config = Config(self.test_config_path)
+        
+        self.assertEqual(config.database_path, 'custom.db')
+        self.assertEqual(config.database_template, 'custom_schema.sql')
+        self.assertEqual(config.database_schema_version, 2)
+        self.assertEqual(config.log_path, 'custom.log')
+        self.assertEqual(config.log_level, 'INFO')
+    
+    def test_config_with_nonexistent_file(self):
+        """Test Config uses defaults when file doesn't exist."""
+        config = Config('/nonexistent/config.json')
+        
+        # Should use default values
+        self.assertEqual(config.database_template, 'schema.sql')
+        self.assertEqual(config.database_path, 'forensic_trails.db')
+        self.assertEqual(config.database_schema_version, 1)
+        self.assertEqual(config.log_path, 'forensic_trails.log')
+        self.assertEqual(config.log_level, 'DEBUG')
+    
+    def test_config_with_partial_data(self):
+        """Test Config uses defaults for missing keys."""
+        config_data = {
+            'database_path': 'partial.db',
+            'log_level': 'WARNING'
+        }
+        
+        with open(self.test_config_path, 'w') as f:
+            json.dump(config_data, f)
+        
+        config = Config(self.test_config_path)
+        
+        # Should use provided values
+        self.assertEqual(config.database_path, 'partial.db')
+        self.assertEqual(config.log_level, 'WARNING')
+        
+        # Should use defaults for missing keys
+        self.assertEqual(config.database_template, 'schema.sql')
+        self.assertEqual(config.database_schema_version, 1)
+        self.assertEqual(config.log_path, 'forensic_trails.log')
+    
+    def test_config_with_empty_file(self):
+        """Test Config handles empty JSON file."""
+        with open(self.test_config_path, 'w') as f:
+            json.dump({}, f)
+        
+        config = Config(self.test_config_path)
+        
+        # Should use all defaults
+        self.assertEqual(config.database_template, 'schema.sql')
+        self.assertEqual(config.database_path, 'forensic_trails.db')
+        self.assertEqual(config.database_schema_version, 1)
+        self.assertEqual(config.log_path, 'forensic_trails.log')
+        self.assertEqual(config.log_level, 'DEBUG')
+    
+    def test_config_with_extra_keys(self):
+        """Test Config ignores extra keys in JSON file."""
+        config_data = {
+            'database_path': 'test.db',
+            'extra_key': 'should_be_ignored',
+            'another_key': 123
+        }
+        
+        with open(self.test_config_path, 'w') as f:
+            json.dump(config_data, f)
+        
+        config = Config(self.test_config_path)
+        
+        # Should load valid keys
+        self.assertEqual(config.database_path, 'test.db')
+        
+        # Should not have extra attributes
+        self.assertFalse(hasattr(config, 'extra_key'))
+        self.assertFalse(hasattr(config, 'another_key'))
+    
+    def test_config_default_constructor(self):
+        """Test Config uses 'config.json' as default filename."""
+        # This just tests that it doesn't crash with default parameter
+        # The actual config.json file may or may not exist in the project
+        try:
+            config = Config()
+            # Should have all required attributes
+            self.assertTrue(hasattr(config, 'database_path'))
+            self.assertTrue(hasattr(config, 'database_template'))
+            self.assertTrue(hasattr(config, 'database_schema_version'))
+            self.assertTrue(hasattr(config, 'log_path'))
+            self.assertTrue(hasattr(config, 'log_level'))
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.fail(f"Config() with default parameter raised exception: {e}")
+
+
+class TestConfigDataTypes(unittest.TestCase):
+    """Test cases for Config data type handling."""
+    
+    def setUp(self):
+        """Set up test fixtures."""
+        self.temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        self.test_config_path = os.path.join(self.temp_dir, 'test_config.json')
+    
+    def tearDown(self):
+        """Clean up test fixtures."""
+        if os.path.exists(self.test_config_path):
+            os.remove(self.test_config_path)
+        os.rmdir(self.temp_dir)
+    
+    def test_config_string_values(self):
+        """Test Config handles string values correctly."""
+        config_data = {
+            'database_path': 'test.db',
+            'log_level': 'ERROR'
+        }
+        
+        with open(self.test_config_path, 'w') as f:
+            json.dump(config_data, f)
+        
+        config = Config(self.test_config_path)
+        
+        self.assertIsInstance(config.database_path, str)
+        self.assertIsInstance(config.log_level, str)
+    
+    def test_config_integer_values(self):
+        """Test Config handles integer values correctly."""
+        config_data = {
+            'database_schema_version': 5
+        }
+        
+        with open(self.test_config_path, 'w') as f:
+            json.dump(config_data, f)
+        
+        config = Config(self.test_config_path)
+        
+        self.assertIsInstance(config.database_schema_version, int)
+        self.assertEqual(config.database_schema_version, 5)
+
+
+if __name__ == '__main__':
+    unittest.main()

tests/test_database.py

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+"""Unit tests for the database module."""
+import unittest
+import sqlite3
+import tempfile
+import os
+from pathlib import Path
+from unittest.mock import patch, MagicMock
+
+# Add the src directory to the path so we can import forensictrails
+import sys
+sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent / 'src'))
+
+from forensictrails.db.database import (
+    get_db_connection,
+    validate_database_schema,
+    create_fresh_database,
+    initialize_database,
+    show_db_schema
+)
+
+
+class TestGetDbConnection(unittest.TestCase):
+    """Test cases for get_db_connection function."""
+    
+    def setUp(self):
+        """Set up test fixtures."""
+        self.temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        self.test_db_path = os.path.join(self.temp_dir, 'test.db')
+    
+    def tearDown(self):
+        """Clean up test fixtures."""
+        if os.path.exists(self.test_db_path):
+            os.remove(self.test_db_path)
+        os.rmdir(self.temp_dir)
+    
+    def test_get_db_connection_creates_connection(self):
+        """Test that get_db_connection creates a valid connection."""
+        conn = get_db_connection(self.test_db_path)
+        self.assertIsInstance(conn, sqlite3.Connection)
+        self.assertEqual(conn.row_factory, sqlite3.Row)
+        conn.close()
+    
+    def test_get_db_connection_creates_file(self):
+        """Test that get_db_connection creates database file if it doesn't exist."""
+        self.assertFalse(os.path.exists(self.test_db_path))
+        conn = get_db_connection(self.test_db_path)
+        conn.close()
+        self.assertTrue(os.path.exists(self.test_db_path))
+
+
+class TestValidateDatabaseSchema(unittest.TestCase):
+    """Test cases for validate_database_schema function."""
+    
+    def setUp(self):
+        """Set up test fixtures."""
+        self.temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        self.test_db_path = os.path.join(self.temp_dir, 'test.db')
+        self.schema_path = Path(__file__).parent.parent / 'src' / 'forensictrails' / 'db' / 'schema.sql'
+    
+    def tearDown(self):
+        """Clean up test fixtures."""
+        if os.path.exists(self.test_db_path):
+            os.remove(self.test_db_path)
+        os.rmdir(self.temp_dir)
+    
+    def test_validate_empty_database_returns_false(self):
+        """Test that an empty database is invalid."""
+        conn = sqlite3.connect(self.test_db_path)
+        conn.close()
+        
+        result = validate_database_schema(self.test_db_path)
+        self.assertFalse(result)
+    
+    def test_validate_incomplete_database_returns_false(self):
+        """Test that a database with missing tables is invalid."""
+        conn = sqlite3.connect(self.test_db_path)
+        cursor = conn.cursor()
+        
+        # Create only some of the required tables
+        cursor.execute("""
+            CREATE TABLE cases (
+                case_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
+                case_title TEXT NOT NULL
+            )
+        """)
+        cursor.execute("""
+            CREATE TABLE notes (
+                note_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
+                case_id TEXT NOT NULL
+            )
+        """)
+        conn.commit()
+        conn.close()
+        
+        result = validate_database_schema(self.test_db_path)
+        self.assertFalse(result)
+    
+    def test_validate_complete_database_returns_true(self):
+        """Test that a database with all required tables is valid."""
+        # Create database with full schema
+        create_fresh_database(self.test_db_path, self.schema_path)
+        
+        result = validate_database_schema(self.test_db_path)
+        self.assertTrue(result)
+    
+    def test_validate_nonexistent_database_returns_false(self):
+        """Test that validation of non-existent database returns False."""
+        result = validate_database_schema('/nonexistent/path/test.db')
+        self.assertFalse(result)
+
+
+class TestCreateFreshDatabase(unittest.TestCase):
+    """Test cases for create_fresh_database function."""
+    
+    def setUp(self):
+        """Set up test fixtures."""
+        self.temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        self.test_db_path = os.path.join(self.temp_dir, 'test.db')
+        self.schema_path = Path(__file__).parent.parent / 'src' / 'forensictrails' / 'db' / 'schema.sql'
+    
+    def tearDown(self):
+        """Clean up test fixtures."""
+        if os.path.exists(self.test_db_path):
+            os.remove(self.test_db_path)
+        os.rmdir(self.temp_dir)
+    
+    def test_create_fresh_database_creates_file(self):
+        """Test that create_fresh_database creates a database file."""
+        self.assertFalse(os.path.exists(self.test_db_path))
+        
+        create_fresh_database(self.test_db_path, self.schema_path)
+        
+        self.assertTrue(os.path.exists(self.test_db_path))
+    
+    def test_create_fresh_database_creates_all_tables(self):
+        """Test that create_fresh_database creates all required tables."""
+        create_fresh_database(self.test_db_path, self.schema_path)
+        
+        conn = sqlite3.connect(self.test_db_path)
+        cursor = conn.cursor()
+        cursor.execute("SELECT name FROM sqlite_master WHERE type='table';")
+        tables = {row[0] for row in cursor.fetchall()}
+        conn.close()
+        
+        required_tables = {
+            'cases', 'notes', 'evidence', 'chain_of_custody',
+            'attachments', 'question_entries', 'users', 'tasks'
+        }
+        
+        self.assertEqual(tables, required_tables)
+    
+    def test_create_fresh_database_returns_path(self):
+        """Test that create_fresh_database returns the database path."""
+        result = create_fresh_database(self.test_db_path, self.schema_path)
+        self.assertEqual(result, self.test_db_path)
+    
+    def test_create_fresh_database_on_clean_path(self):
+        """Test that create_fresh_database works correctly on a clean database path."""
+        # Ensure no database exists
+        self.assertFalse(os.path.exists(self.test_db_path))
+        
+        # Create fresh database
+        create_fresh_database(self.test_db_path, self.schema_path)
+        
+        # Verify all tables exist
+        conn = sqlite3.connect(self.test_db_path)
+        cursor = conn.cursor()
+        cursor.execute("SELECT name FROM sqlite_master WHERE type='table';")
+        tables = {row[0] for row in cursor.fetchall()}
+        conn.close()
+        
+        required_tables = {
+            'cases', 'notes', 'evidence', 'chain_of_custody',
+            'attachments', 'question_entries', 'users', 'tasks'
+        }
+        self.assertEqual(tables, required_tables)
+
+
+class TestInitializeDatabase(unittest.TestCase):
+    """Test cases for initialize_database function."""
+    
+    def setUp(self):
+        """Set up test fixtures."""
+        self.temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        self.test_db_path = os.path.join(self.temp_dir, 'test.db')
+        self.schema_path = Path(__file__).parent.parent / 'src' / 'forensictrails' / 'db' / 'schema.sql'
+    
+    def tearDown(self):
+        """Clean up test fixtures."""
+        if os.path.exists(self.test_db_path):
+            os.remove(self.test_db_path)
+        os.rmdir(self.temp_dir)
+    
+    @patch('forensictrails.db.database.config')
+    def test_initialize_database_creates_new_database(self, mock_config):
+        """Test that initialize_database creates a new database if none exists."""
+        mock_config.database_path = self.test_db_path
+        mock_config.database_template = 'schema.sql'
+        mock_config.log_level = 'INFO'
+        
+        self.assertFalse(os.path.exists(self.test_db_path))
+        
+        initialize_database(self.test_db_path)
+        
+        self.assertTrue(os.path.exists(self.test_db_path))
+        self.assertTrue(validate_database_schema(self.test_db_path))
+    
+    @patch('forensictrails.db.database.config')
+    def test_initialize_database_keeps_valid_database(self, mock_config):
+        """Test that initialize_database keeps a valid existing database."""
+        mock_config.database_path = self.test_db_path
+        mock_config.database_template = 'schema.sql'
+        mock_config.log_level = 'INFO'
+        
+        # Create a valid database
+        create_fresh_database(self.test_db_path, self.schema_path)
+        
+        # Add some data
+        conn = sqlite3.connect(self.test_db_path)
+        cursor = conn.cursor()
+        cursor.execute("""
+            INSERT INTO cases (case_id, case_title, investigator)
+            VALUES ('TEST-001', 'Test Case', 'Test Investigator')
+        """)
+        conn.commit()
+        conn.close()
+        
+        # Initialize again
+        initialize_database(self.test_db_path)
+        
+        # Verify data still exists
+        conn = sqlite3.connect(self.test_db_path)
+        cursor = conn.cursor()
+        cursor.execute("SELECT case_id FROM cases WHERE case_id = 'TEST-001'")
+        result = cursor.fetchone()
+        conn.close()
+        
+        self.assertIsNotNone(result)
+        self.assertEqual(result[0], 'TEST-001')
+    
+    @patch('forensictrails.db.database.config')
+    def test_initialize_database_recreates_invalid_database(self, mock_config):
+        """Test that initialize_database recreates an invalid database."""
+        mock_config.database_path = self.test_db_path
+        mock_config.database_template = 'schema.sql'
+        mock_config.log_level = 'INFO'
+        
+        # Create an incomplete database
+        conn = sqlite3.connect(self.test_db_path)
+        cursor = conn.cursor()
+        cursor.execute("CREATE TABLE cases (case_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY)")
+        cursor.execute("INSERT INTO cases VALUES ('TEST-001')")
+        conn.commit()
+        conn.close()
+        
+        # Initialize
+        initialize_database(self.test_db_path)
+        
+        # Verify database is now valid and old data is gone
+        self.assertTrue(validate_database_schema(self.test_db_path))
+        
+        conn = sqlite3.connect(self.test_db_path)
+        cursor = conn.cursor()
+        cursor.execute("SELECT case_id FROM cases WHERE case_id = 'TEST-001'")
+        result = cursor.fetchone()
+        conn.close()
+        
+        self.assertIsNone(result)
+
+
+class TestShowDbSchema(unittest.TestCase):
+    """Test cases for show_db_schema function."""
+    
+    def setUp(self):
+        """Set up test fixtures."""
+        self.temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        self.test_db_path = os.path.join(self.temp_dir, 'test.db')
+        self.schema_path = Path(__file__).parent.parent / 'src' / 'forensictrails' / 'db' / 'schema.sql'
+    
+    def tearDown(self):
+        """Clean up test fixtures."""
+        if os.path.exists(self.test_db_path):
+            os.remove(self.test_db_path)
+        os.rmdir(self.temp_dir)
+    
+    @patch('forensictrails.db.database.logging')
+    def test_show_db_schema_logs_tables(self, mock_logging):
+        """Test that show_db_schema logs all table information."""
+        create_fresh_database(self.test_db_path, self.schema_path)
+        
+        show_db_schema(self.test_db_path)
+        
+        # Verify that logging.debug was called
+        self.assertTrue(mock_logging.debug.called)
+        
+        # Check that it was called for each table (8 tables + 1 header message)
+        # Should be at least 9 calls (header + 8 tables)
+        self.assertGreaterEqual(mock_logging.debug.call_count, 9)
+    
+    def test_show_db_schema_doesnt_raise_exception(self):
+        """Test that show_db_schema handles execution without raising exceptions."""
+        create_fresh_database(self.test_db_path, self.schema_path)
+        
+        try:
+            show_db_schema(self.test_db_path)
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.fail(f"show_db_schema raised an exception: {e}")
+
+
+class TestDatabaseIntegration(unittest.TestCase):
+    """Integration tests for the database module."""
+    
+    def setUp(self):
+        """Set up test fixtures."""
+        self.temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        self.test_db_path = os.path.join(self.temp_dir, 'test.db')
+        self.schema_path = Path(__file__).parent.parent / 'src' / 'forensictrails' / 'db' / 'schema.sql'
+    
+    def tearDown(self):
+        """Clean up test fixtures."""
+        if os.path.exists(self.test_db_path):
+            os.remove(self.test_db_path)
+        os.rmdir(self.temp_dir)
+    
+    @patch('forensictrails.db.database.config')
+    def test_full_database_lifecycle(self, mock_config):
+        """Test complete database lifecycle: create, use, invalidate, recreate."""
+        mock_config.database_path = self.test_db_path
+        mock_config.database_template = 'schema.sql'
+        mock_config.log_level = 'INFO'
+        
+        # Step 1: Initialize new database
+        initialize_database(self.test_db_path)
+        self.assertTrue(os.path.exists(self.test_db_path))
+        self.assertTrue(validate_database_schema(self.test_db_path))
+        
+        # Step 2: Add some data
+        conn = get_db_connection(self.test_db_path)
+        cursor = conn.cursor()
+        cursor.execute("""
+            INSERT INTO cases (case_id, case_title, investigator)
+            VALUES ('CASE-001', 'Murder Investigation', 'Detective Smith')
+        """)
+        cursor.execute("""
+            INSERT INTO users (user_id, username, full_name)
+            VALUES ('USER-001', 'dsmith', 'Detective Smith')
+        """)
+        conn.commit()
+        conn.close()
+        
+        # Step 3: Verify data exists
+        conn = get_db_connection(self.test_db_path)
+        cursor = conn.cursor()
+        cursor.execute("SELECT case_title FROM cases WHERE case_id = 'CASE-001'")
+        result = cursor.fetchone()
+        self.assertEqual(result['case_title'], 'Murder Investigation')
+        conn.close()
+        
+        # Step 4: Corrupt database (remove a required table)
+        conn = sqlite3.connect(self.test_db_path)
+        cursor = conn.cursor()
+        cursor.execute("DROP TABLE users")
+        conn.commit()
+        conn.close()
+        
+        # Step 5: Verify database is now invalid
+        self.assertFalse(validate_database_schema(self.test_db_path))
+        
+        # Step 6: Re-initialize (should recreate)
+        initialize_database(self.test_db_path)
+        
+        # Step 7: Verify database is valid again and old data is gone
+        self.assertTrue(validate_database_schema(self.test_db_path))
+        conn = get_db_connection(self.test_db_path)
+        cursor = conn.cursor()
+        cursor.execute("SELECT case_id FROM cases WHERE case_id = 'CASE-001'")
+        result = cursor.fetchone()
+        self.assertIsNone(result)
+        conn.close()
+
+
+if __name__ == '__main__':
+    unittest.main()

tests/test_logging.py

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+"""Unit tests for the logging module."""
+import unittest
+import tempfile
+import os
+import logging
+from pathlib import Path
+from unittest.mock import patch, MagicMock
+
+# Add the src directory to the path
+import sys
+sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent / 'src'))
+
+from forensictrails.utils.logging import setup_logging
+
+
+class TestSetupLogging(unittest.TestCase):
+    """Test cases for setup_logging function."""
+    
+    def setUp(self):
+        """Set up test fixtures."""
+        self.temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        self.test_log_path = os.path.join(self.temp_dir, 'test.log')
+        
+        # Clear any existing handlers
+        logger = logging.getLogger()
+        for handler in logger.handlers[:]:
+            logger.removeHandler(handler)
+    
+    def tearDown(self):
+        """Clean up test fixtures."""
+        # Clear handlers after test
+        logger = logging.getLogger()
+        for handler in logger.handlers[:]:
+            handler.close()
+            logger.removeHandler(handler)
+        
+        if os.path.exists(self.test_log_path):
+            os.remove(self.test_log_path)
+        
+        # Clean up any nested directories
+        if os.path.exists(self.temp_dir):
+            for root, dirs, files in os.walk(self.temp_dir, topdown=False):
+                for name in files:
+                    os.remove(os.path.join(root, name))
+                for name in dirs:
+                    os.rmdir(os.path.join(root, name))
+            os.rmdir(self.temp_dir)
+    
+    @patch('forensictrails.utils.logging.config')
+    def test_setup_logging_creates_log_file(self, mock_config):
+        """Test that setup_logging creates the log file."""
+        mock_config.log_path = self.test_log_path
+        mock_config.log_level = 'DEBUG'
+        
+        self.assertFalse(os.path.exists(self.test_log_path))
+        
+        setup_logging(self.test_log_path)
+        
+        self.assertTrue(os.path.exists(self.test_log_path))
+    
+    @patch('forensictrails.utils.logging.config')
+    def test_setup_logging_creates_nested_directories(self, mock_config):
+        """Test that setup_logging creates nested directories."""
+        nested_log_path = os.path.join(self.temp_dir, 'logs', 'nested', 'test.log')
+        mock_config.log_path = nested_log_path
+        mock_config.log_level = 'INFO'
+        
+        self.assertFalse(os.path.exists(nested_log_path))
+        
+        setup_logging(nested_log_path)
+        
+        self.assertTrue(os.path.exists(nested_log_path))
+        self.assertTrue(os.path.isfile(nested_log_path))
+    
+    @patch('forensictrails.utils.logging.config')
+    def test_setup_logging_adds_handlers(self, mock_config):
+        """Test that setup_logging adds file and stream handlers."""
+        mock_config.log_path = self.test_log_path
+        mock_config.log_level = 'DEBUG'
+        
+        logger = logging.getLogger()
+        initial_handler_count = len(logger.handlers)
+        
+        setup_logging(self.test_log_path)
+        
+        # Should add 2 handlers: FileHandler and StreamHandler
+        self.assertEqual(len(logger.handlers), initial_handler_count + 2)
+        
+        # Check handler types
+        handler_types = [type(h).__name__ for h in logger.handlers]
+        self.assertIn('FileHandler', handler_types)
+        self.assertIn('StreamHandler', handler_types)
+    
+    @patch('forensictrails.utils.logging.config')
+    def test_setup_logging_sets_correct_log_level(self, mock_config):
+        """Test that setup_logging sets the correct log level."""
+        mock_config.log_path = self.test_log_path
+        mock_config.log_level = 'WARNING'
+        
+        setup_logging(self.test_log_path)
+        
+        logger = logging.getLogger()
+        self.assertEqual(logger.level, logging.WARNING)
+    
+    @patch('forensictrails.utils.logging.config')
+    def test_setup_logging_logs_messages(self, mock_config):
+        """Test that setup_logging enables logging messages."""
+        mock_config.log_path = self.test_log_path
+        mock_config.log_level = 'DEBUG'
+        
+        setup_logging(self.test_log_path)
+        
+        # Log a test message
+        test_message = "Test logging message"
+        logging.info(test_message)
+        
+        # Force flush
+        for handler in logging.getLogger().handlers:
+            handler.flush()
+        
+        # Check that message was written to file
+        with open(self.test_log_path, 'r') as f:
+            log_content = f.read()
+        
+        self.assertIn(test_message, log_content)
+        self.assertIn('INFO', log_content)
+    
+    @patch('forensictrails.utils.logging.config')
+    def test_setup_logging_formatter(self, mock_config):
+        """Test that setup_logging uses correct formatter."""
+        mock_config.log_path = self.test_log_path
+        mock_config.log_level = 'DEBUG'
+        
+        setup_logging(self.test_log_path)
+        
+        # Log a message
+        logging.info("Formatter test")
+        
+        # Force flush
+        for handler in logging.getLogger().handlers:
+            handler.flush()
+        
+        # Check log format
+        with open(self.test_log_path, 'r') as f:
+            log_content = f.read()
+        
+        # Should contain timestamp, level, and message
+        self.assertIn('INFO', log_content)
+        self.assertIn('Formatter test', log_content)
+        # Check for timestamp pattern (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS)
+        import re
+        timestamp_pattern = r'\d{4}-\d{2}-\d{2} \d{2}:\d{2}:\d{2}'
+        self.assertTrue(re.search(timestamp_pattern, log_content))
+    
+    @patch('forensictrails.utils.logging.config')
+    def test_setup_logging_uses_config_when_no_path_provided(self, mock_config):
+        """Test that setup_logging uses config.log_path when no path is provided."""
+        mock_config.log_path = self.test_log_path
+        mock_config.log_level = 'INFO'
+        
+        setup_logging()  # No path provided
+        
+        # Should create file at config.log_path
+        self.assertTrue(os.path.exists(self.test_log_path))
+    
+    @patch('forensictrails.utils.logging.config')
+    def test_setup_logging_different_log_levels(self, mock_config):
+        """Test setup_logging with different log levels."""
+        mock_config.log_path = self.test_log_path
+        
+        for level_name, level_value in [
+            ('DEBUG', logging.DEBUG),
+            ('INFO', logging.INFO),
+            ('WARNING', logging.WARNING),
+            ('ERROR', logging.ERROR),
+            ('CRITICAL', logging.CRITICAL)
+        ]:
+            with self.subTest(level=level_name):
+                # Clear handlers
+                logger = logging.getLogger()
+                for handler in logger.handlers[:]:
+                    handler.close()
+                    logger.removeHandler(handler)
+                
+                mock_config.log_level = level_name
+                setup_logging(self.test_log_path)
+                
+                self.assertEqual(logger.level, level_value)
+
+
+class TestLoggingIntegration(unittest.TestCase):
+    """Integration tests for logging functionality."""
+    
+    def setUp(self):
+        """Set up test fixtures."""
+        self.temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        self.test_log_path = os.path.join(self.temp_dir, 'integration.log')
+        
+        # Clear any existing handlers
+        logger = logging.getLogger()
+        for handler in logger.handlers[:]:
+            logger.removeHandler(handler)
+    
+    def tearDown(self):
+        """Clean up test fixtures."""
+        # Clear handlers after test
+        logger = logging.getLogger()
+        for handler in logger.handlers[:]:
+            handler.close()
+            logger.removeHandler(handler)
+        
+        if os.path.exists(self.test_log_path):
+            os.remove(self.test_log_path)
+        os.rmdir(self.temp_dir)
+    
+    @patch('forensictrails.utils.logging.config')
+    def test_logging_multiple_messages(self, mock_config):
+        """Test logging multiple messages of different levels."""
+        mock_config.log_path = self.test_log_path
+        mock_config.log_level = 'DEBUG'
+        
+        setup_logging(self.test_log_path)
+        
+        # Log messages at different levels
+        logging.debug("Debug message")
+        logging.info("Info message")
+        logging.warning("Warning message")
+        logging.error("Error message")
+        
+        # Force flush
+        for handler in logging.getLogger().handlers:
+            handler.flush()
+        
+        # Verify all messages are in the log
+        with open(self.test_log_path, 'r') as f:
+            log_content = f.read()
+        
+        self.assertIn("Debug message", log_content)
+        self.assertIn("Info message", log_content)
+        self.assertIn("Warning message", log_content)
+        self.assertIn("Error message", log_content)
+        self.assertIn("DEBUG", log_content)
+        self.assertIn("INFO", log_content)
+        self.assertIn("WARNING", log_content)
+        self.assertIn("ERROR", log_content)
+
+
+if __name__ == '__main__':
+    unittest.main()