---
phase: 05-search
verified: 2026-01-31T16:22:39Z
status: passed
score: 5/5 must-haves verified
---

# Phase 5: Search & Filtering Verification Report

**Phase Goal:** Users can find entries through search and filtering
**Verified:** 2026-01-31T16:22:39Z
**Status:** PASSED
**Re-verification:** No — initial verification

## Goal Achievement

### Observable Truths

| # | Truth | Status | Evidence |
|---|-------|--------|----------|
| 1 | User can search entries by text in title and content | ✓ VERIFIED | SearchBar with debounced input (300ms), filterEntries implements case-insensitive text search with 2-char minimum |
| 2 | User can filter entries by tag (single or multiple) | ✓ VERIFIED | FilterBar has Svelecte multi-select, filterEntries uses AND logic (entry must have ALL selected tags) |
| 3 | User can filter entries by date range | ✓ VERIFIED | FilterBar has preset buttons (Today/Week/Month) + custom date inputs, filterEntries compares createdAt with inclusive end date |
| 4 | User can filter to show only tasks or only thoughts | ✓ VERIFIED | FilterBar has 3-button toggle (All/Tasks/Thoughts), filterEntries checks entry.type |
| 5 | Search results show relevant matches with highlighting | ✓ VERIFIED | highlightText wraps matches in <mark class="font-bold">, applied in EntryCard for title and content in collapsed view |

**Score:** 5/5 truths verified

### Required Artifacts

| Artifact | Expected | Status | Details |
|----------|----------|--------|---------|
| `src/lib/types/search.ts` | SearchFilters interface and utilities | ✓ VERIFIED | 52 lines, exports SearchFilters, defaultFilters, hasActiveFilters, getDatePreset |
| `src/lib/components/SearchBar.svelte` | Debounced text input with "/" shortcut | ✓ VERIFIED | 105 lines, $bindable value prop, 300ms debounce, native keydown listener, recent searches dropdown |
| `src/lib/components/FilterBar.svelte` | Type/tag/date filter controls | ✓ VERIFIED | 179 lines, type toggle, Svelecte tag selector, date presets + custom range, clear button |
| `src/lib/utils/filterEntries.ts` | Pure filtering function | ✓ VERIFIED | 56 lines, generic function preserves entry type, filters by query/tags/type/dateRange |
| `src/lib/utils/highlightText.ts` | XSS-safe text highlighting | ✓ VERIFIED | 36 lines, escapeHtml before regex replacement, returns safe HTML |
| `src/lib/stores/recentSearches.ts` | Persisted recent searches | ✓ VERIFIED | 16 lines, persisted store, addRecentSearch with deduplication, 5-item max |
| `src/routes/+page.svelte` | Integrated search UI | ✓ VERIFIED | 80 lines, imports SearchBar/FilterBar, manages filter state, passes to EntryList |
| `src/lib/components/EntryList.svelte` | Filtered rendering with flat list mode | ✓ VERIFIED | 73 lines, $derived filterEntries, flat list when isFiltering, search-specific empty state |
| `src/lib/components/EntryCard.svelte` | Highlighted text display | ✓ VERIFIED | 306+ lines, {@html highlightText()} for title/content in collapsed view when searchQuery exists |

### Key Link Verification

| From | To | Via | Status | Details |
|------|-----|-----|--------|---------|
| SearchBar | +page.svelte | $bindable value prop | ✓ WIRED | `bind:value={searchQuery}` in +page.svelte, `value = $bindable()` in SearchBar |
| FilterBar | +page.svelte | onchange callback | ✓ WIRED | `onchange={handleFilterChange}` in +page.svelte, callback updates filter state |
| EntryList | filterEntries | $derived filtering | ✓ WIRED | `$derived(filterEntries(entries, filters))` applies filters reactively |
| EntryCard | highlightText | {@html} rendering | ✓ WIRED | `{@html highlightText(entry.title, searchQuery)}` for title and content |
| SearchBar | "/" shortcut | document.addEventListener | ✓ WIRED | Native keydown listener in onMount, focuses input on "/" press |
| FilterBar | Clear button | hasActiveFilters | ✓ WIRED | `{#if showClear}` conditionally shows clear button, resets to defaultFilters |
| EntryList | Flat list mode | isFiltering flag | ✓ WIRED | `{:else if isFiltering}` renders flat list without pinned/unpinned separation |
| SearchBar | Recent searches | recentSearches store | ✓ WIRED | Dropdown shows on focus when empty, addRecentSearch called on blur |

### Requirements Coverage

| Requirement | Status | Blocking Issue |
|-------------|--------|----------------|
| SRCH-01: User can search entries by text (title and content) | ✓ SATISFIED | None |
| SRCH-02: User can filter entries by tag | ✓ SATISFIED | None |
| SRCH-03: User can filter entries by date range | ✓ SATISFIED | None |
| SRCH-04: User can filter to show only tasks or only thoughts | ✓ SATISFIED | None |

### Anti-Patterns Found

**None** — No TODO comments, no stub patterns, no empty implementations found in search-related files.

Note: The word "placeholder" appears 2 times, but only as UI text in input placeholders (`placeholder='Search entries...'` and `placeholder="Filter by tags..."`), not as stub code.

### Human Verification Required

#### 1. Visual Layout and Responsiveness

**Test:** Open application on desktop and mobile. Observe search/filter UI layout.
**Expected:** 
- SearchBar appears in sticky header below "TaskPlaner" title
- FilterBar appears below header with type toggle, tag selector, date controls wrapping appropriately
- On mobile, filter controls stack or wrap cleanly
- Clear button appears only when filters are active

**Why human:** Visual layout and responsive behavior require visual inspection across devices.

#### 2. Search Debounce Timing

**Test:** Type quickly in search bar and observe when filtering happens.
**Expected:** 
- Filtering occurs 300ms after user stops typing
- No lag or janky performance
- Filtering only triggers at 2+ characters or when cleared to empty

**Why human:** Timing perception and "feels responsive" are subjective human experiences.

#### 3. "/" Keyboard Shortcut

**Test:** Press "/" key while not in an input field.
**Expected:** 
- Search input immediately receives focus
- "/" character does not appear in input
- Shortcut does not trigger when already typing in another field

**Why human:** Keyboard interaction requires physical testing.

#### 4. Recent Searches Interaction

**Test:** Search for "test", blur input, focus again with empty input.
**Expected:** 
- Dropdown appears showing "test" in recent searches
- Clicking recent search fills input and triggers search
- List persists across page reloads (localStorage)
- Maximum 5 recent searches shown

**Why human:** Dropdown interaction and persistence require manual testing.

#### 5. Multi-Tag AND Logic

**Test:** Create entries with tags [work], [urgent], [work, urgent]. Filter by both "work" AND "urgent".
**Expected:** 
- Only entry with both tags appears
- Entries with single tag are hidden

**Why human:** Verifying AND vs OR logic requires real data and observation.

#### 6. Date Range Filtering

**Test:** Create entries on different dates. Use "Today", "Week", "Month" presets and custom range.
**Expected:** 
- Preset buttons highlight when active
- Custom date range is inclusive (includes end date)
- Filtering shows correct entries based on createdAt

**Why human:** Date comparison logic with real data requires manual verification.

#### 7. Text Highlighting Visibility

**Test:** Search for "test" in entries containing that word.
**Expected:** 
- Matching text appears in bold font
- No background color on highlights
- Highlighting only appears in collapsed view (not during edit)
- Special characters in search don't break highlighting

**Why human:** Visual emphasis and rendering require eyes-on verification.

#### 8. Flat List During Filtering

**Test:** Pin some entries, then activate any filter.
**Expected:** 
- Pinned section header disappears
- All matching entries appear in single flat list
- When filters cleared, pinned section returns

**Why human:** Structural layout change requires visual verification.

#### 9. Empty State Messages

**Test:** Filter with criteria that match no entries.
**Expected:** 
- Message reads "No entries match your search"
- Subtext suggests adjusting filters
- Different from normal empty state "No entries yet"

**Why human:** Message content and UX require human judgment.

#### 10. XSS Protection in Highlighting

**Test:** Search for `<script>alert('xss')</script>` or similar.
**Expected:** 
- Script does not execute
- HTML characters are escaped and displayed literally
- No console errors

**Why human:** Security verification requires deliberate XSS attempts.

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## Verification Summary

**All automated checks passed:**

✓ All 9 required artifacts exist and are substantive (15-179 lines each)
✓ All exports present (SearchFilters, defaultFilters, hasActiveFilters, getDatePreset, filterEntries, highlightText, recentSearches, addRecentSearch)
✓ All key links verified (component imports, function calls, reactive bindings)
✓ TypeScript compiles without errors
✓ No stub patterns (TODO, FIXME, empty returns, console.log-only implementations)
✓ All 5 observable truths have supporting infrastructure
✓ All 4 SRCH requirements satisfied

**Human verification items:** 10 tests covering visual layout, interaction timing, keyboard shortcuts, persistence, filtering logic, highlighting rendering, and security.

**Phase Goal Achievement:** VERIFIED

Users can find entries through search and filtering. All success criteria from ROADMAP.md are implemented:
1. Text search in title and content ✓
2. Tag filtering (single or multiple) ✓
3. Date range filtering ✓
4. Type filtering (tasks/thoughts) ✓
5. Search results with highlighting ✓

Additional features delivered:
- "/" keyboard shortcut for quick access
- Recent searches with persistence
- Flat list mode during filtering
- Clear button when filters active
- Debounced input for performance
- XSS-safe highlighting
- AND logic for multiple tags
- Inclusive date range filtering

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_Verified: 2026-01-31T16:22:39Z_
_Verifier: Claude (gsd-verifier)_
