Remove tests directory to fix Dependabot error

[IndiraBiswas]

Removed the /tests directory (which contained deprecated wp-e2e-playwright and codeception test code) to resolve several Dependabot security vulnerabilities caused by outdated test dependencies.

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This pull request removes the /tests directory, which contained deprecated and vulnerable testing code. This resolves Dependabot alerts related to outdated dependencies and simplifies the project's dependency management.

Highlights

• Security Vulnerabilities: This PR addresses multiple security vulnerabilities reported by Dependabot by removing deprecated test code and dependencies.
• Code Removal: The /tests directory, containing outdated wp-e2e-playwright and codeception test code, has been completely removed.
• Dependency Reduction: By removing the testing directory, the number of outdated dependencies is reduced, simplifying the project and improving maintainability.

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• The primary action in this pull request is the removal of the /tests directory to address security concerns and streamline the project.

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Code Review

This pull request removes the entire /tests directory, which contained deprecated test suites for Codeception and Playwright. This is a significant and positive change, as it eliminates outdated code and resolves several security vulnerabilities reported by Dependabot that were caused by old test dependencies. The removal of these tests simplifies the codebase and reduces future maintenance overhead. The change is straightforward and aligns with the stated goal.

[Copilot]

Pull request overview

This PR removes the deprecated /tests tree (legacy Playwright E2E + Codeception suites) to eliminate Dependabot alerts originating from outdated test-only dependencies.

Changes:

• Deleted the tests/wp-e2e-playwright Playwright E2E harness, configs, and specs.
• Deleted the tests/codeception Codeception test suite (configs, helpers, and Cept test cases).
• Deleted legacy PHPUnit bootstrap/test base files under tests/.

Reviewed changes

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File	Description
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/utils/urls.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E helper.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/tsconfig.json	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E TypeScript config.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/tsconfig.base.json	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E TypeScript base config.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/test_utils/backend.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E page-object helper.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/test_utils/activity.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E page-object helper.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/test-data	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E test-data submodule pointer.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/specs/types.spec.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E spec.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/specs/prerequisite.spec.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E spec.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/specs/other_settings/privacy.spec.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E spec.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/specs/other_settings/custom_css.spec.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E spec.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/specs/other_settings/03_footer_link.spec.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E spec.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/specs/other_settings/02_user_terms.spec.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E spec.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/specs/other_settings/01_admin-settings.spec.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E spec.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/specs/media_size.spec.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E spec.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/specs/display/01_single-media-view.spec.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E spec.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/specs/cleanup.spec.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E cleanup spec.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/specs/buddypress/03_album_settings.spec.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E spec.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/specs/buddypress/02_comment_media.spec.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E spec.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/specs/buddypress/01_integrated-features.spec.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E spec.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/specs/TESTS.md	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E documentation.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/playwright.config.ts	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E config.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/package.json	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E package manifest/deps.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/config/global-setup.ts	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E global setup.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/config/flaky-tests-reporter.ts	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E custom reporter.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/config.ts	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E env/config module.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/bin/pr-status.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E CI helper script.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/bin/packages/validate-typescript-version.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E build helper.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/bin/packages/build.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E build helper.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/bin/packages/build-worker.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E build worker.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/README.md	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E README.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/.prettierrc.js	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E formatting config.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/.gitignore	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E ignore rules.
tests/wp-e2e-playwright/.env	Removed deprecated Playwright E2E local env file.
tests/rt-wp-test-case.php	Removed legacy WP_UnitTestCase base test file.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/07-OtherSettings/02-Negative/DisableUploadTermsOnUploadMediaCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/07-OtherSettings/02-Negative/DisableUploadTermsOnActivityCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/07-OtherSettings/02-Negative/DisablePrivacyMessageOnWebsiteCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/07-OtherSettings/02-Negative/DisableFooterLinkCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/07-OtherSettings/02-Negative/DisableAdminMenubarIntegrationCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/07-OtherSettings/01-Positive/PrivacyMessageOnWebsiteAndRemovingItCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/07-OtherSettings/01-Positive/PrivacyMessageOnWebsiteAndKeeoingItCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/07-OtherSettings/01-Positive/EnableUploadTermsOnUploadMediaAndUsingItCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/07-OtherSettings/01-Positive/EnableUploadTermsOnUploadMediaAndNotUsingItWhileUploadingCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/07-OtherSettings/01-Positive/EnableUploadTermsOnActivityAndUsingItCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/07-OtherSettings/01-Positive/EnableUploadTermsOnActivityAndNotUsingItWhileUploadingCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/07-OtherSettings/01-Positive/EnableFooterLinkCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/07-OtherSettings/01-Positive/EnableAdminMenubarIntegrationCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/06-CustomCss/01-Positive/EnableRtmediaDefaultStlyeWithoutCustomCssCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/06-CustomCss/01-Positive/EnableRtmediaDefaultStlyeWithCustomCssCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/05-Types/02-Negative/DisableVideoMediaTypesCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/05-Types/02-Negative/DisablePhotoMediaTypesCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/05-Types/02-Negative/DisableMusicMediaTypesCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/05-Types/01-Positive/EnableVideoMediaTypesCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/05-Types/01-Positive/EnablePhotoMediaTypesCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/05-Types/01-Positive/EnableMusicMediaTypesCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/04-MediaSizes/01-Positive/SetSizeForVideoSingleplayerCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/04-MediaSizes/01-Positive/SetSizeForVideoActivityplayerCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/04-MediaSizes/01-Positive/SetSizeForPhotoThumbnailCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/04-MediaSizes/01-Positive/SetSizeForPhotoMediumCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/04-MediaSizes/01-Positive/SetSizeForPhotoLargeCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/04-MediaSizes/01-Positive/SetSizeForMusicForSingleplayerCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/04-MediaSizes/01-Positive/SetSizeForMusicForActivityplayerCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/03-Buddypress/02-Negative/DisableUploadFromActivityStreamCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/03-Buddypress/02-Negative/DisableShowAlbumDescCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/03-Buddypress/02-Negative/DisableOrganizeMediaIntoAlbumsCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/03-Buddypress/02-Negative/DisableMediaInProfileCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/03-Buddypress/02-Negative/DisableMediaInGroupCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/03-Buddypress/02-Negative/DisableMediaInCommentCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/03-Buddypress/02-Negative/DisableCreateActivityForMediaLikesCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/03-Buddypress/02-Negative/DisableCreateActivityForMediaCommentCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/03-Buddypress/01-Positive/NoOfMediaPerActivityCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/03-Buddypress/01-Positive/EnableShowAlbumDescCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/03-Buddypress/01-Positive/EnableOrganizeMediaIntoAlbumsCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/03-Buddypress/01-Positive/EnableMediaInProfileCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/03-Buddypress/01-Positive/EnableMediaInGroupCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/03-Buddypress/01-Positive/EnableMediaInCommentCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/03-Buddypress/01-Positive/EnableCreateActivityForMediaLikeCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/03-Buddypress/01-Positive/EnableCreateActivityForMediaCommentCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/03-Buddypress/01-Positive/EnableAllowUploadFromActivityStreamCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/02-Display/02-Negative/DisableMasonaryLayoutCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/02-Display/02-Negative/DisableLikesForMediaCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/02-Display/02-Negative/DisableLightboxtestCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/02-Display/02-Negative/DisableGalleryMediaSearchCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/02-Display/02-Negative/DisableDirectUploadCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/02-Display/02-Negative/DisableAllowUserToCommentOnUploadedMediaCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/02-Display/01-Positive/SetMediaPerPageCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/02-Display/01-Positive/SetMediaDisplayPaginationOptionPaginationCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/02-Display/01-Positive/SetMediaDisplayPaginationOptionLoadmoreCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/02-Display/01-Positive/EnableMasonryLayoutCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/02-Display/01-Positive/EnableLikesForMediaCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/02-Display/01-Positive/EnableLightboxtestCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/02-Display/01-Positive/EnableGalleryMediaSearchCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/02-Display/01-Positive/EnableDirectUploadCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/02-Display/01-Positive/EnableAllowUserToCommentOnUploadedMediaCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/01-Privacy/02-Negative/DisablePrivacyForUserCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/01-Privacy/01-Positive/SetDefaultPrivacyWithPublicOptionCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/01-Privacy/01-Positive/SetDefaultPrivacyWithPrivateOptionCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/01-Privacy/01-Positive/SetDefaultPrivacyForLoggedinUsersCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/core-rtMedia-settings/01-Privacy/01-Positive/EnablePrivacyForUserCept.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance test case.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance/_bootstrap.php	Removed legacy Codeception acceptance bootstrap.
tests/codeception/tests/acceptance.suite.yml	Removed legacy Codeception suite config.
tests/codeception/tests/_support/Page/UploadMedia.php	Removed legacy Codeception page object.
tests/codeception/tests/_support/Page/Logout.php	Removed legacy Codeception page object.
tests/codeception/tests/_support/Page/Login.php	Removed legacy Codeception page object.
tests/codeception/tests/_support/Page/DashboardSettings.php	Removed legacy Codeception page object.
tests/codeception/tests/_support/Page/Constants.php	Removed legacy Codeception constants/selectors.
tests/codeception/tests/_support/Page/BuddypressSettings.php	Removed legacy Codeception page object.
tests/codeception/tests/_support/Helper/Acceptance.php	Removed legacy Codeception helper.
tests/codeception/tests/_support/AcceptanceTester.php	Removed legacy Codeception actor definition.
tests/codeception/tests/_data/dump.sql	Removed legacy Codeception placeholder data dump.
tests/codeception/tests/_bootstrap.php	Removed legacy Codeception global bootstrap.
tests/codeception/composer.json	Removed legacy Codeception dependency manifest.
tests/codeception/codeception.yml	Removed legacy Codeception root config.
tests/codeception/README.md	Removed legacy Codeception documentation.
tests/bootstrap.php	Removed legacy PHPUnit bootstrap.

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tests/bootstrap.php:1

• phpunit.xml still points to tests/bootstrap.php and a ./tests/ testsuite directory. With this file/directory removed, running PHPUnit will fail. Either update phpunit.xml to the new test location (if tests were moved) or remove/replace the PHPUnit config if the project no longer supports PHPUnit tests.
  tests/wp-e2e-playwright/package.json:1
• The repo still contains CI automation that cds into tests/wp-e2e-playwright (e.g. .github/ci/main.sh, and the disabled .github/workflows/playwright.yml references it too). After deleting this directory, those scripts will break if re-enabled or run manually; consider updating/removing the Playwright CI script/workflow as part of this cleanup.
  tests/codeception/codeception.yml:1
• .travis.yml still runs Codeception from tests/codeception/ (composer install + codecept run acceptance). With this directory removed, the Travis job definition will fail if used. Consider updating/removing the Travis config to reflect that Codeception tests are deprecated/removed.

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