Manual UAT: Subcategory List Feature

Subcategory List Manual Test

Prerequisites

• HomeBudget Windows app installed with test database
• At least one category with subcategories
• Wrapper package installed: pip install -e src/python/

Test Procedure

1. Setup: Activate main env, note a category name from hb category list

   & env\Scripts\Activate.ps1
   cd c:\Users\taylo\VSCode_yayfalafels\homebudget
   hb category list
   # Note a category name, e.g., "Groceries" or "Utilities"
   

2. USER ACTION: Run the command with a real category

   hb category subcategories --category "Groceries"
   

3. VERIFY - Output displays:

4. [ ] Parent category name is shown

5. [ ] All subcategories for that category appear
6. [ ] Subcategory names are clear and readable
7. [ ] Subcategories are ordered by sequence number

8. [ ] No errors or exceptions in console

9. USER ACTION: Test with non-existent category

   hb category subcategories --category "NonExistentCategory"
   

10. VERIFY - Error handling:

11. [ ] Clear error message displayed (not a stack trace)

12. [ ] Message indicates category was not found

13. [ ] Command exits cleanly

14. USER FEEDBACK:

15. Is the output helpful for viewing subcategories?

16. Is the format clear?
17. Would you like filtering or additional information?

Result

• [ ] PASS - Subcategories display and errors handled correctly
• [ ] FAIL - [Note issues]

Notes

[Test notes and observations]