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latest refacter

Refactor `RecipeSuggester.test.tsx` to use `renderWithProviders`.
Create a new test file for `StatCard.tsx` to verify its props and rendering.



while assuming that master_schema_rollup.sql is the "ultimate source of truth", issues can happen and it may not have been properly 
updated - look for differences between these files


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are there any other unit test files that should be refactored :

Extract Shared Utility Functions Several utility functions are duplicated across multiple route files.

Update Route Files to Use New Utilities route files will be updated to import these new utility functions








Review the `getJobStatus` API client function and add more robust error handling for non-JSON responses.







Review the `src/services/apiClient.test.ts` file. It seems to have a lot of manual data creation for API payloads. Can we refactor it to use factories where appropriate, or create new factories for API payloads if needed?



The `useApi` hook has complex state management. Can you suggest a way to simplify it, perhaps by using a reducer or a state machine?





Are there any opportunities to improve the mock factories themselves, for example, by adding more realistic default data?

Now that the user creation is centralized, can we add more complex test user scenarios to the helper, like a user with a pre-existing shopping list?







How can I add a new "Recipes Created" stat to the AdminStatsPage and its tests?

NO CODE just outline the steps


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Outlining the Implementation Path
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Of course! Here is a step-by-step outline of how to add a new "Recipes Created" statistic to your AdminStatsPage.

Backend Steps


Update Database Query:

In the database repository file responsible for fetching admin statistics (e.g., admin.db.ts), you'll need to add a query that performs a COUNT(*) on your recipes table.


Update Service Layer:

The service function that aggregates the statistics (which is called by your API controller) needs to be modified to execute the new recipe count query.
The result of this query should be added to the statistics object that is returned.


Update API Endpoint:

The controller for the /api/admin/stats endpoint must be updated to include the new recipeCount field in the JSON object it sends to the frontend.
Frontend Steps


Update AppStats Type:

In src/services/apiClient.ts, where the AppStats type is defined, add the new property: recipeCount: number;.
Update Mock Factory:

In src/tests/utils/mockFactories.ts, modify the createMockAppStats function. Add recipeCount to the defaultStats object with a default value (e.g., recipeCount: 500). This ensures any test that uses the factory will not break due to the missing property.





Update AdminStatsPage Component (AdminStatsPage.tsx):

Import a suitable icon for recipes, like BookOpenIcon, at the top of the file.
Inside the main div where the other StatCard components are rendered, add a new one for the recipe count:
jsx
<StatCard title="Total Recipes" value={stats.recipeCount.toLocaleString()} icon={<BookOpenIcon className="w-6 h-6" />} />
Update AdminStatsPage Tests (AdminStatsPage.test.tsx):

In the test 'should display stats cards when data is fetched successfully', update the mockStats object to include a value for recipeCount. Add a new expect assertion to verify that the "Total Recipes" title and its corresponding value are rendered.
In the test 'should format large numbers with commas for readability', add a large number for recipeCount in the mock data and assert that it is rendered with commas.
In the test 'should correctly display zero values for all stats', add recipeCount: 0 to the mock data and increase the expected count of "0" elements found in the document from 5 to 6.