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+# Issue #10: Session Creation/Loading Workflow Broken - Multiple Integration Failures
+
+## Summary
+
+**Type:** Critical Bug
+**Priority:** P0 (Blocking)
+**Component:** Session Management
+**Affected Version:** v1.0.40
+**Environment:** Windows (Electron Desktop App)
+
+Session creation and document management workflow is completely broken with multiple cascading failures across the session lifecycle. Users cannot create usable sessions or add documents, making the core functionality of the application non-functional.
+
+---
+
+## Problem Description
+
+### User Flow That's Failing
+
+```
+User clicks "New Session" button
+  ↓
+Enters session name, clicks OK
+  ↓
+❌ ISSUE 1: Session doesn't appear in left navigation pane immediately
+  ↓
+❌ ISSUE 2: Session shows in "Load Session" dialog but fails to load
+  ↓
+✓ Navigation to /session/:id works (user gets redirected)
+  ↓
+❌ ISSUE 3: Cannot add any documents - all file selections fail
+  ↓
+Result: User has a broken session with no documents
+```
+
+### Detailed Failure Modes
+
+#### Issue 1: Session Visibility Race Condition (PARTIALLY FIXED)
+**Status:** Fix implemented in commit `e9b676d` but user still experiencing issues
+
+**What happens:**
+- User creates session via "New Session" button
+- Session is created in database (IndexedDB)
+- Session does NOT appear in left sidebar under "Dashboard"
+- Must navigate away and back to see it
+
+**Expected:**
+- Session appears in left sidebar immediately after creation
+- Listed under "Dashboard" section as an active session
+
+**Root Cause (Identified):**
+- React state batching vs navigation timing race condition
+- Navigation happens before `activeSessions` state propagates to Sidebar component
+- Fixed with `flushSync()` in commit `e9b676d`, but user reports issue persists
+
+**Possible Reasons Fix Didn't Work:**
+1. Build wasn't refreshed after fix
+2. Multiple session creation paths (Dashboard vs Sessions page)
+3. Browser/Electron cache not cleared
+4. Additional race condition in session persistence
+
+---
+
+#### Issue 2: Session Loading Failure
+**Status:** NEW BUG - Not previously identified
+
+**What happens:**
+- Session shows up correctly in "Load Session" dialog
+- User selects session and clicks "Load Session"
+- Loading process "fails" (error unknown - needs console logs)
+- Despite failure, navigation to `/session/:id` occurs anyway
+- User ends up on session page but session may not be properly loaded into context
+
+**Expected:**
+- Select session → Load successfully → Navigate to session page
+- Session fully loaded with all data in context
+- No errors during loading process
+
+**Root Cause (Hypothesis):**
+1. `loadSession()` function throwing error but navigation still happens
+2. Error silently caught and navigation proceeds anyway
+3. Session data not properly hydrated from IndexedDB
+
+**Affected Code:**
+```typescript
+// src/contexts/SessionContext.tsx:296-313
+const loadSession = (id: string) => {
+  const session = sessions.find((s) => s.id === id);
+  if (session) {
+    // Only load if session is already active or explicitly reopening
+    if (activeSessions.find((s) => s.id === id)) {
+      // Session is already active, just switch to it
+      setCurrentSession(session);
+    } else if (session.status === 'closed') {
+      // CRITICAL FIX: Don't auto-reopen closed sessions
+      // User must explicitly reopen via reopenSession() or the Sessions page
+      log.warn(`[loadSession] Attempted to load closed session: ${id}. Use reopenSession() instead.`);
+      return; // EXIT without reopening
+    } else {
+      // Session exists but not in active list (shouldn't happen, but handle gracefully)
+      setActiveSessions((prev) => [...prev, session]);
+      setCurrentSession(session);
+    }
+  }
+};
+```
+
+**Investigation Needed:**
+- Console error messages when loading session
+- Check if session status is 'closed' (triggering line 307 exit)
+- Verify `activeSessions` contains newly created session
+
+---
+
+#### Issue 3: Document Addition Complete Failure
+**Status:** PARTIALLY FIXED - File object issue resolved in commit `4b84d3f`
+
+**What happens:**
+- User clicks "Load Files" button
+- Selects .docx file from file system
+- Error occurs (needs console logs)
+- Document never appears in session document list
+- Toast notification: "Some Files Could Not Be Added" or "No Files Added"
+
+**Expected:**
+- Select file → File appears in document list as "pending"
+- No errors
+- File path validated and stored
+
+**Root Causes Identified:**
+
+1. **File Object Immutability (FIXED in `4b84d3f`):**
+   ```
+   TypeError: Cannot set property size of #<Blob> which has only a getter
+   ```
+   - Fixed by creating plain object instead of modifying native File object
+
+2. **Path Security False Positives (FIXED in `050c4a1`):**
+   - Folder names containing ".." (like "DiaTech") triggered traversal detection
+   - Fixed by improving pattern matching to only catch actual traversal attempts
+
+**Current Status:**
+- Both known causes have been fixed
+- User still reports document addition failing
+- Suggests either:
+  a) Build not updated with fixes
+  b) Additional unknown issue in document addition workflow
+  c) Different error occurring now
+
+**Investigation Needed:**
+- Specific error in console when adding document
+- Check if path security validation is passing
+- Verify File object construction works
+- Check `addDocuments()` function completion
+
+---
+
+## Reproduction Steps
+
+### Prerequisites
+- Windows OS
+- Electron app version 1.0.40
+- No existing sessions (fresh state recommended)
+
+### Step-by-Step Reproduction
+
+**Test 1: Session Creation & Visibility**
+```
+1. Open application
+2. Click "New Session" button (Dashboard or Sessions page)
+3. Enter session name: "Test Session 001"
+4. Click "Create Session"
+5. Observe left sidebar under "Dashboard" section
+```
+
+**Expected:** Session appears immediately in sidebar
+**Actual:** Session does not appear; must refresh/navigate to see it
+
+---
+
+**Test 2: Session Loading**
+```
+1. Create session (as above)
+2. Navigate away (go to Settings or Dashboard)
+3. Click "Load Session" option
+4. Select the created session from dialog
+5. Click "Load Session" button
+6. Observe console for errors
+```
+
+**Expected:** Session loads, navigates to session page, no errors
+**Actual:** Loading fails (error TBD), but navigation happens anyway
+
+---
+
+**Test 3: Document Addition**
+```
+1. Create session (or load existing)
+2. Navigate to session page (/session/:id)
+3. Click "Load Files" button
+4. Select a .docx file (e.g., "TestDocument.docx")
+5. Click "Open"
+6. Observe console for errors
+```
+
+**Expected:** Document appears in list as "pending"
+**Actual:** Error occurs, document not added, toast shows failure message
+
+---
+
+## Console Errors
+
+### Known Errors (From Previous Session)
+
+**Error 1: File Object Immutability** (SHOULD BE FIXED)
+```
+[error] [File Select] Failed to access file at
+"c:\Users\DiaTech\Documents\Test\TestDocument_V3 - Copy (30) - Copy.docx":
+TypeError: Cannot set property size of #<Blob> which has only a getter
+    at Object.assign (<anonymous>)
+    at CurrentSession.tsx:131
+```
+
+**Error 2: Logger Not Initialized** (UNRELATED - Electron main process)
+```
+[error] electron-log: logger isn't initialized in the main process
+```
+
+### Errors Needed
+
+**Please provide from latest build:**
+1. Console output when creating session
+2. Console output when loading session
+3. Console output when adding document
+4. Any React warnings or errors
+5. IndexedDB errors (if any)
+
+---
+
+## Technical Context
+
+### Recent Fixes Applied
+
+| Commit | Issue Fixed | Status |
+|--------|-------------|--------|
+| `e9b676d` | Session visibility race condition (flushSync) | ✅ Implemented |
+| `4b84d3f` | File object immutability error | ✅ Implemented |
+| `6b44a06` | Session persistence debounce (beforeunload) | ✅ Implemented |
+| `050c4a1` | Path security false positives | ✅ Implemented |
+| `f64c4bb` | GlobalStats connection pool + SplashScreen | ✅ Implemented |
+
+**All fixes compiled and built successfully:**
+- TypeScript: ✅ PASSING
+- Build: ✅ SUCCESSFUL
+- No compilation errors
+
+### Architecture Overview
+
+**Session Creation Flow:**
+```
+SessionManager.tsx
+  ↓ flushSync wrapper
+SessionContext.createSession()
+  ↓ setState (sessions, activeSessions)
+  ↓ immediate IndexedDB save
+Sidebar re-renders
+  ↓ reads activeSessions
+Displays session in nav
+```
+
+**Document Addition Flow:**
+```
+CurrentSession.tsx:handleFileSelect()
+  ↓ Electron file dialog
+  ↓ getFileStats() for size
+  ↓ Create File-like object
+SessionContext.addDocuments()
+  ↓ Path security validation
+  ↓ Add to session.documents[]
+  ↓ Debounced IndexedDB save
+UI updates with new document
+```
+
+### Affected Components
+
+**Session Management:**
+- `src/components/sessions/SessionManager.tsx` (creation)
+- `src/contexts/SessionContext.tsx` (core logic)
+- `src/components/layout/Sidebar.tsx` (display)
+- `src/pages/Sessions.tsx` (session list)
+- `src/pages/Dashboard.tsx` (dashboard view)
+
+**Document Management:**
+- `src/pages/CurrentSession.tsx` (file selection)
+- `src/contexts/SessionContext.tsx` (addDocuments)
+- `src/utils/pathSecurity.ts` (validation)
+- `src/utils/indexedDB.ts` (persistence)
+
+**Persistence:**
+- `src/utils/indexedDB.ts` (connection pool, save/load)
+- IndexedDB database: `DocHub_Sessions`
+- localStorage: `activeSessions` key
+
+---
+
+## Hypothesis: Why Fixes Aren't Working
+
+### Theory 1: Build Not Applied
+**Symptoms Match:**
+- User still seeing fixed bugs (File object error, path security)
+- Suggests running old build without recent fixes
+
+**Verification:**
+```bash
+# Check current build hash
+npm run build
+# Verify dist/ folder timestamp
+ls -l dist/
+# Hard refresh: Ctrl+Shift+R or clear cache
+```
+
+**Solution:** Rebuild and hard refresh
+
+---
+
+### Theory 2: Multiple Code Paths
+**Symptoms Match:**
+- Some session creation works, some doesn't
+- Suggests multiple entry points with inconsistent fixes
+
+**Known Paths:**
+1. Dashboard → "New Session" button
+2. Sessions page → "New Session" button
+3. Sidebar → "Load Session" option
+
+**Verification:**
+- Check if `flushSync` applied to ALL session creation paths
+- Verify both Dashboard and Sessions page use same SessionManager
+
+**Code Review Needed:**
+```typescript
+// Dashboard.tsx - uses SessionManager ✓
+<SessionManager
+  mode={sessionManagerMode}
+  onSessionCreated={handleSessionCreated}
+/>
+
+// Sessions.tsx - uses SessionManager ✓
+<SessionManager
+  mode="new"
+  onSessionCreated={handleSessionCreated}
+/>
+```
+
+**Current Status:** Both use same component ✓ Should be consistent
+
+---
+
+### Theory 3: State Synchronization Issue
+**Symptoms Match:**
+- Session exists in DB but not in UI
+- Loading "fails" but navigation works
+- Suggests state not synchronized with IndexedDB
+
+**Potential Causes:**
+1. `sessions` state not updated after IndexedDB save
+2. `activeSessions` not including newly created session
+3. Re-render not triggered after state update
+
+**Verification Needed:**
+```typescript
+// Add debug logging to SessionContext
+console.log('[createSession] sessions:', sessions.length);
+console.log('[createSession] activeSessions:', activeSessions.length);
+console.log('[createSession] new session:', newSession);
+```
+
+**Investigation:**
+- Check if `sessions` state includes new session
+- Check if `activeSessions` state includes new session
+- Verify IndexedDB has the session record
+
+---
+
+### Theory 4: IndexedDB Race Condition
+**Symptoms Match:**
+- Immediate persistence but state not synced
+- Some operations work, others don't
+- Intermittent behavior
+
+**Known Issues:**
+- `beforeunload` handler tries to save (commit `6b44a06`)
+- `flushSync` forces immediate state update (commit `e9b676d`)
+- Debounced persistence (3 second timer)
+
+**Possible Race:**
+```
+T+0ms:   createSession() + immediate save
+T+0ms:   flushSync state update
+T+0ms:   navigate('/session/123')
+T+50ms:  IndexedDB save completes
+T+3000ms: Debounced save fires (might overwrite?)
+```
+
+**Investigation:**
+- Check if immediate save conflicts with debounced save
+- Verify session appears after 3 seconds
+- Check IndexedDB directly (DevTools)
+
+---
+
+## Immediate Actions Required
+
+### Priority 1: Verify Build & Environment
+
+```bash
+# 1. Rebuild completely
+npm run build
+
+# 2. Clear Electron cache
+# Windows: %APPDATA%/Documentation Hub/
+# Delete IndexedDB, localStorage
+
+# 3. Run from fresh build
+npm run electron:dev
+```
+
+### Priority 2: Gather Diagnostic Information
+
+**Console Logs Needed:**
+1. Open DevTools (F12)
+2. Clear console
+3. Create session → Copy ALL console output
+4. Load session → Copy ALL console output
+5. Add document → Copy ALL console output
+6. Screenshot any error toasts
+
+**IndexedDB Inspection:**
+1. DevTools → Application → IndexedDB
+2. Expand `DocHub_Sessions`
+3. Check `sessions` object store
+4. Screenshot session records
+
+**localStorage Inspection:**
+1. DevTools → Application → localStorage
+2. Check `activeSessions` key
+3. Copy value
+
+### Priority 3: Code Verification
+
+**Files to Check:**
+```typescript
+// Verify flushSync is present
+src/components/sessions/SessionManager.tsx:2
+// Should have: import { flushSync } from 'react-dom';
+
+src/components/sessions/SessionManager.tsx:33-35
+// Should have: flushSync(() => { newSession = createSession(...) });
+
+// Verify File object fix
+src/pages/CurrentSession.tsx:132-144
+// Should create plain object, not use Object.assign
+
+// Verify path security fix
+src/utils/pathSecurity.ts:28-63
+// Should NOT have standalone '/..' or '\..' patterns
+```
+
+---
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+### Session Creation
+- [ ] Click "New Session" → Enter name → Click OK
+- [ ] Session appears in left sidebar under "Dashboard" **immediately**
+- [ ] Session shows in Sessions page list
+- [ ] No console errors
+- [ ] Session saved to IndexedDB
+
+### Session Loading
+- [ ] Click "Load Session" → Select session → Click "Load Session"
+- [ ] Session loads successfully without errors
+- [ ] Navigation to session page occurs
+- [ ] `currentSession` context populated correctly
+- [ ] Session marked as active in `activeSessions`
+
+### Document Addition
+- [ ] In session page → Click "Load Files" → Select .docx → Click Open
+- [ ] Document appears in document list with status "pending"
+- [ ] File path stored correctly
+- [ ] File size displayed correctly
+- [ ] No console errors
+- [ ] Toast shows success message
+
+---
+
+## Testing Strategy
+
+### Manual Test Suite
+
+**Test Case 1: Fresh Session Creation**
+```
+1. Clear all data (IndexedDB, localStorage)
+2. Restart app
+3. Create session "Alpha Test"
+4. Verify sidebar shows "Alpha Test" under Dashboard
+5. Navigate to /sessions
+6. Verify "Alpha Test" appears in sessions grid
+7. Click "Alpha Test" card
+8. Verify session page loads correctly
+PASS/FAIL: ___
+```
+
+**Test Case 2: Document Addition**
+```
+1. In session page (from Test Case 1)
+2. Click "Load Files"
+3. Select valid .docx file
+4. Click "Open"
+5. Check console for errors
+6. Verify document appears in list
+7. Verify file shows correct name and size
+PASS/FAIL: ___
+```
+
+**Test Case 3: Session Loading**
+```
+1. Navigate to Dashboard
+2. Click "Load Session"
+3. Select "Alpha Test"
+4. Click "Load Session" button
+5. Check console for errors
+6. Verify navigation to session page
+7. Verify session data loads correctly
+PASS/FAIL: ___
+```
+
+**Test Case 4: Multiple Sessions**
+```
+1. Create 3 sessions: "Alpha", "Beta", "Gamma"
+2. Verify all 3 appear in sidebar
+3. Navigate between them
+4. Add documents to each
+5. Verify documents persist
+6. Close and reopen app
+7. Verify all sessions still present
+PASS/FAIL: ___
+```
+
+### Automated Test Scenarios (Future)
+
+```typescript
+describe('Session Lifecycle', () => {
+  it('should create session and show in sidebar immediately', async () => {
+    // Test implementation
+  });
+
+  it('should load session without errors', async () => {
+    // Test implementation
+  });
+
+  it('should add documents to session successfully', async () => {
+    // Test implementation
+  });
+
+  it('should persist sessions across app restarts', async () => {
+    // Test implementation
+  });
+});
+```
+
+---
+
+## Related Issues
+
+### Potentially Connected
+- **Issue #2:** Context Provider cascade blocking (3-5s init delay)
+  - May cause timing issues with session availability
+  - SplashScreen implemented but context loading still sequential
+
+- **Issue #3:** GlobalStatsProvider memory leak (FIXED in `f64c4bb`)
+  - Connection pool implemented
+  - May have side effects on session persistence
+
+- **Issue #4:** O(n²) session persistence
+  - Every session saved every 3 seconds
+  - May conflict with immediate session creation saves
+
+### Dependencies
+- All fixes require build refresh to take effect
+- Browser/Electron cache may need clearing
+- IndexedDB may have stale data from old builds
+
+---
+
+## Proposed Solutions
+
+### Solution 1: Verification & Rebuild (1-2 hours)
+
+**Immediate:**
+1. Verify all fixes are in codebase (git log)
+2. Full rebuild: `npm run build`
+3. Clear Electron cache and IndexedDB
+4. Test with fresh data
+
+**If Still Failing:**
+- Gather new console logs
+- Inspect IndexedDB directly
+- Add extensive debug logging
+
+---
+
+### Solution 2: Enhanced Debugging (2-3 hours)
+
+**Add Comprehensive Logging:**
+
+```typescript
+// SessionManager.tsx
+const handleCreateSession = () => {
+  console.log('[SessionManager] Creating session:', sessionName);
+
+  let newSession!: ReturnType<typeof createSession>;
+  flushSync(() => {
+    console.log('[SessionManager] Inside flushSync');
+    newSession = createSession(sessionName.trim());
+    console.log('[SessionManager] Session created:', newSession);
+  });
+
+  console.log('[SessionManager] About to navigate to:', newSession.id);
+  onSessionCreated(newSession.id);
+  console.log('[SessionManager] Navigation triggered');
+  onClose();
+  console.log('[SessionManager] Dialog closed');
+};
+
+// SessionContext.tsx
+const createSession = (name: string): Session => {
+  console.log('[SessionContext] createSession called with name:', name);
+
+  const newSession: Session = { /* ... */ };
+  console.log('[SessionContext] New session object:', newSession);
+
+  console.log('[SessionContext] Current sessions:', sessions.length);
+  console.log('[SessionContext] Current activeSessions:', activeSessions.length);
+
+  setSessions((prev) => {
+    console.log('[SessionContext] setSessions - prev length:', prev.length);
+    return [...prev, newSession];
+  });
+
+  setActiveSessions((prev) => {
+    console.log('[SessionContext] setActiveSessions - prev length:', prev.length);
+    return [...prev, newSession];
+  });
+
+  setCurrentSession(newSession);
+  console.log('[SessionContext] currentSession set');
+
+  // Immediate save
+  saveSessionToDB(serializedSession).catch((error) => {
+    console.error('[SessionContext] Immediate save failed:', error);
+  });
+
+  console.log('[SessionContext] createSession complete');
+  return newSession;
+};
+```
+
+---
+
+### Solution 3: Fallback UI Indicators (1 hour)
+
+**Add Loading States:**
+
+```typescript
+// SessionManager.tsx
+const [isCreating, setIsCreating] = useState(false);
+
+const handleCreateSession = async () => {
+  setIsCreating(true);
+
+  try {
+    let newSession!: ReturnType<typeof createSession>;
+    flushSync(() => {
+      newSession = createSession(sessionName.trim());
+    });
+
+    // Wait for state to propagate
+    await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 100));
+
+    onSessionCreated(newSession.id);
+    onClose();
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Session creation failed:', error);
+    toast.error('Failed to create session');
+  } finally {
+    setIsCreating(false);
+  }
+};
+```
+
+**Add Visual Feedback:**
+- Spinner while creating
+- Toast notification on success
+- Error toast on failure
+- Disable button during creation
+
+---
+
+### Solution 4: State Synchronization Check (2-3 hours)
+
+**Verify State After Creation:**
+
+```typescript
+// Add useEffect to monitor state changes
+useEffect(() => {
+  console.log('[Sidebar] activeSessions changed:', activeSessions.length);
+  activeSessions.forEach(s => {
+    console.log('  -', s.id, s.name);
+  });
+}, [activeSessions]);
+
+// Add state verification before navigation
+const handleCreateSession = () => {
+  let newSession!: ReturnType<typeof createSession>;
+  flushSync(() => {
+    newSession = createSession(sessionName.trim());
+  });
+
+  // Verify session in state
+  const sessionExists = activeSessions.some(s => s.id === newSession.id);
+  console.log('[Verify] Session exists in activeSessions:', sessionExists);
+
+  if (!sessionExists) {
+    console.error('[ERROR] Session not in activeSessions after flushSync!');
+    // Force manual addition as fallback
+  }
+
+  onSessionCreated(newSession.id);
+  onClose();
+};
+```
+
+---
+
+## Estimated Effort
+
+**Investigation:** 2-4 hours
+- Reproduce with diagnostics
+- Gather console logs
+- Inspect IndexedDB
+- Verify build state
+
+**Implementation:** 1-2 hours
+- Apply any additional fixes needed
+- Add enhanced logging
+- Implement fallback UI
+
+**Testing:** 1-2 hours
+- Manual test all scenarios
+- Verify persistence
+- Test edge cases
+
+**Documentation:** 30 minutes
+- Update GitHub issue
+- Document solution
+- Create test plan
+
+**Total:** 4.5-8.5 hours
+
+---
+
+## Priority Justification
+
+**P0 - Blocking** because:
+1. **Core Functionality Broken:** Cannot create usable sessions
+2. **Complete Workflow Failure:** Creation → Loading → Documents all fail
+3. **No Workaround:** User cannot accomplish primary task
+4. **Data Loss Risk:** Sessions created but not accessible
+5. **User Impact:** 100% of session creation attempts fail
+
+**This blocks:**
+- All document processing workflows
+- Application primary use case
+- User productivity
+- Further testing of other features
+
+**Recommendation:**
+- Fix immediately (drop everything else)
+- Gather diagnostics ASAP
+- Deploy hotfix within 24 hours
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+1. **Immediate (User):**
+   - Rebuild app: `npm run build`
+   - Clear cache and data
+   - Test with fresh environment
+   - Provide console logs
+
+2. **Investigation (Developer):**
+   - Review recent commits
+   - Verify fixes are in build
+   - Add extensive logging
+   - Reproduce locally
+
+3. **Fix (Developer):**
+   - Apply Solution 2 (Enhanced Debugging)
+   - Deploy instrumented build
+   - Gather diagnostic data
+   - Identify root cause
+
+4. **Resolution (Developer):**
+   - Implement proper fix
+   - Add automated tests
+   - Deploy to production
+   - Verify with user
+
+---
+
+## Questions for User
+
+1. **Build Status:**
+   - Did you rebuild after latest commits?
+   - Did you clear browser/Electron cache?
+   - Are you running from `npm run electron:dev`?
+
+2. **Console Output:**
+   - Can you provide full console output for each failure?
+   - Any React warnings or errors?
+   - Any IndexedDB errors?
+
+3. **Persistence:**
+   - If you refresh the page, does the session appear?
+   - If you restart the app, is the session still there?
+   - Can you see the session in DevTools → IndexedDB?
+
+4. **Specific Error:**
+   - What exact error message do you see for "loading fails"?
+   - Is there a toast notification? What does it say?
+   - Any visual indication of failure?
+
+---
+
+**Created:** 2025-10-18
+**Reporter:** User (DiaTech)
+**Assignee:** TBD
+**Labels:** `bug`, `priority:critical`, `component:session-management`
+**Milestone:** v1.0.41 (Hotfix)