Test: PHP extension dependencies and composer platform checks #22

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2026-06-02T20:31:21Z

jmiller commented

2026-06-02 20:31:21 +00:00

Verify all required PHP extensions are declared in composer.json and validated at install time.

Scope

ext-zip (ZipArchive for backup/restore)
ext-pdo + ext-pdo_mysql (database operations in Kickstart)
ext-curl (Google Drive uploader)
ext-ftp (FTP uploader)
ext-mbstring (binary-safe string handling)

Acceptance Criteria

composer install fails if any required extension is missing
Package install script checks PHP version and key extensions
CI validates extension requirements
Kickstart restore.php checks ext-zip and ext-pdo in preflight
Clear error messages when extensions are missing

Verify all required PHP extensions are declared in composer.json and validated at install time. ## Scope - ext-zip (ZipArchive for backup/restore) - ext-pdo + ext-pdo_mysql (database operations in Kickstart) - ext-curl (Google Drive uploader) - ext-ftp (FTP uploader) - ext-mbstring (binary-safe string handling) ## Acceptance Criteria - [ ] `composer install` fails if any required extension is missing - [ ] Package install script checks PHP version and key extensions - [ ] CI validates extension requirements - [ ] Kickstart restore.php checks ext-zip and ext-pdo in preflight - [ ] Clear error messages when extensions are missing

jmiller added the type: testing priority: medium component: engine status: ready labels 2026-06-02 20:31:21 +00:00

jmiller commented

2026-06-02 20:31:21 +00:00

Testing Plan

TC-22.1: Composer platform check

Run composer check-platform-reqs
Verify all 6 extensions listed as required
Verify all pass on a standard Joomla hosting environment

TC-22.2: Missing ext-zip

Disable ext-zip in php.ini
Run composer install
Verify clear error about missing ext-zip
Attempt package install in Joomla
Verify script.php preflight blocks install

TC-22.3: Missing ext-curl (optional for Google Drive)

Disable ext-curl
Run backup with local-only profile — should succeed
Run backup with Google Drive profile — should fail with clear message

TC-22.4: Missing ext-ftp (optional for FTP)

Disable ext-ftp
Run backup with local-only profile — should succeed
Run backup with FTP profile — should fail with clear message

TC-22.5: Kickstart preflight

Open restore.php in browser
Click Run Checks
Verify ext-zip check appears and passes
Disable ext-zip, reload
Verify check fails with clear message

TC-22.6: CI validation

Push to dev branch
Verify ci-joomla.yml runs composer install
Verify platform requirements checked

## Testing Plan **TC-22.1: Composer platform check** 1. Run `composer check-platform-reqs` 2. Verify all 6 extensions listed as required 3. Verify all pass on a standard Joomla hosting environment **TC-22.2: Missing ext-zip** 1. Disable ext-zip in php.ini 2. Run `composer install` 3. Verify clear error about missing ext-zip 4. Attempt package install in Joomla 5. Verify script.php preflight blocks install **TC-22.3: Missing ext-curl (optional for Google Drive)** 1. Disable ext-curl 2. Run backup with local-only profile — should succeed 3. Run backup with Google Drive profile — should fail with clear message **TC-22.4: Missing ext-ftp (optional for FTP)** 1. Disable ext-ftp 2. Run backup with local-only profile — should succeed 3. Run backup with FTP profile — should fail with clear message **TC-22.5: Kickstart preflight** 1. Open restore.php in browser 2. Click Run Checks 3. Verify ext-zip check appears and passes 4. Disable ext-zip, reload 5. Verify check fails with clear message **TC-22.6: CI validation** 1. Push to dev branch 2. Verify ci-joomla.yml runs composer install 3. Verify platform requirements checked

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Reference: MokoConsulting/MokoJoomBackup#22