E2E tests for permission-based CRUD operations on secrets
This issue involves creating comprehensive End-to-End (E2E) tests for GitLab Secrets Manager to verify permission-based CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations through the UI. The testing scope has expanded significantly due to the complex permission matrix that needs validation.
Key Requirements
Permission Matrix Testing:
- User roles: Different user permission levels
- Group roles: Various group membership roles
- Member roles: Specific member-level permissions
- Cross-combinations: All permutations between User/Role/Group/MemberRole
CRUD Operations to Test:
- Create: Verify users can/cannot create secrets based on permissions
- Read: Test secret visibility and access controls
- Update: Validate modification permissions
- Delete: Confirm deletion authorization
UI Coverage:
- Test all permission scenarios through the GitLab web interface
- Verify proper error messages for unauthorized actions
- Ensure UI elements show/hide based on user permissions
Complexity Factors (Weight 5 Justification)
- Multiple permission combinations requiring individual test scenarios
- UI state validation for each permission level
- Cross-role testing between different user types
- Negative testing for unauthorized operations
- Test data setup for various user/group configurations
Implementation Considerations
- Create test fixtures for different user/group/role combinations
- Implement reusable permission validation helpers
- Design parameterized tests to cover all scenarios efficiently
- Include both positive and negative test cases
- Ensure proper test isolation and cleanup
This comprehensive testing approach ensures GitLab Secrets Manager's permission system works correctly across all user scenarios in the Beta release.
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