Storefront Logout Test Plan

Objective: Verify that users can successfully log out using the header menu.

Precondition: User is logged in.

1. Click on the user profile icon/avatar in the header
   Dropdown menu appears with user options
2. Click on "Logout" or "Sign Out" option
   • User session is terminated
   • Auth token is cleared from localStorage/cookies
   • User is redirected to homepage (/)
   • Header shows "Login" button instead of user avatar
3. Try to access a protected page (e.g., /account, /orders)
   User is redirected to login page

Objective: Verify that users can log out from their account page.

Precondition: User is logged in.

1. Navigate to Account/Profile page (/account)
   Account page loads with user information
2. Locate and click the "Logout" button (typically at bottom of account menu)
   • User is logged out successfully
   • Redirected to homepage or login page
   • Session is cleared

Objective: Verify that auth tokens are properly cleared from browser storage after logout.

Precondition: User is logged in.

1. Open browser DevTools (F12) > Application > Local Storage
   Auth token is visible in storage (e.g., "auth_token" or "access_token")
2. Perform logout action
   Logout completes
3. Check Local Storage again
   • Auth token is removed from localStorage
   • Any session-related cookies are cleared
4. Refresh the page
   User remains logged out (not automatically re-authenticated)

Objective: Verify that using browser back button after logout doesn't restore the session.

Precondition: User was logged in and has just logged out.

1. After successful logout, click browser's Back button
   • User is NOT shown the previous logged-in page with cached data
   • If cached page is shown, it should not allow any authenticated actions
   • Any attempt to perform authenticated action redirects to login
2. Try to refresh the page
   Page shows logged-out state or redirects to login

Objective: Verify cart behavior when user logs out (based on business requirements).

Precondition: User is logged in with items in cart.

1. Add some items to cart while logged in
   Items are added to cart
2. Note the cart count in header
   Cart shows item count (e.g., "3")
3. Perform logout
   User is logged out
4. Check cart after logout
   • Option A: Cart is cleared (user-specific cart)
   • Option B: Cart is preserved for guest checkout
   • Behavior should match business requirements

Objective: Verify logout behavior when network is unavailable.

Precondition: User is logged in.

1. Open DevTools > Network tab
   Network tab is open
2. Set network to "Offline" mode
   Network is simulated as offline
3. Attempt to logout
   • Error message may be shown (network unavailable)
   • OR: Local logout proceeds (token cleared locally) even if server call fails
   • User should not be stuck in logged-in state indefinitely
4. Re-enable network and refresh
   State is consistent (either logged in or logged out, not corrupted)