---
id: 5-3
title: 5-3 Post Deletion
status: Done
date: 2026-09-27
parent: 5
---

## Description

As an admin, I want to permanently delete posts, So that I can remove outdated or incorrect content from the website. Context: Integrates with: posts table; Technology: Livewire Volt; Follows pattern: Permanent delete pattern. Add delete button to the post edit form (from Story 5.1) when editing an existing post:. Full implementation history: docs/stories/story-5.3-post-deletion.md

## Acceptance Criteria

- [ ] Delete button on post list (primary location)
- [ ] Delete button on post edit page (secondary location)
- [ ] Confirmation modal dialog before deletion
- [ ] Permanent deletion (no soft delete per PRD)
- [ ] Success message after deletion
- [ ] Redirect to post list after deletion from edit page
- [ ] Admin-only access (middleware protection)
- [ ] Audit log entry preserved
- [ ] Old values stored in log
- [ ] Clear warning in confirmation
- [ ] Bilingual messages
- [ ] Tests for deletion