User Registration #22
Description
Context: In modern web applications, user registration is the first step in establishing a user's identity and creating a secure account. It is essential for tracking user activity, personalizing experiences, and building community. Registration serves as the gateway to participation, ensuring that users can be identified, held accountable for their contributions, and receive personalized content. A well-designed registration process balances security concerns with usability, collecting necessary information while minimizing friction that might discourage potential users from joining.
Description: As a new user, I want to register for an account so that I can participate in the Stack Overflow community by asking questions and providing answers.
Acceptance Criteria
Scenario 1: User successfully registers a new account
Given the user provides a valid email, username, and password
When they submit the registration form
Then a new user account is created in the database with a unique ID and they receive a confirmation message
Scenario 2: User cannot register with an existing email
Given the user provides an email that is already registered
When they submit the registration form
Then no account is created and an error message is displayed
Scenario 3: User cannot register with an existing username
Given the user provides a username that is already taken
When they submit the registration form
Then no account is created and an error message is displayed
Scenario 4: User cannot register with invalid password criteria
Given the user provides a password that doesn't meet security requirements (minimum 8 characters, at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, and one number)
When they submit the registration form
Then no account is created and an error message is displayed