# Story 5.3: Post Deletion
## Epic Reference
**Epic 5:** Posts/Blog System
## User Story
As an **admin**,
I want **to permanently delete posts**,
So that **I can remove outdated or incorrect content from the website**.
## Story Context
### Existing System Integration
- **Integrates with:** posts table
- **Technology:** Livewire Volt
- **Follows pattern:** Permanent delete pattern
- **Touch points:** Post management dashboard
- **Files to modify:** Post management Volt component from Story 5.2
## Acceptance Criteria
### Delete Functionality
- [ ] 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
### Restrictions
- [ ] Admin-only access (middleware protection)
### Audit Trail
- [ ] Audit log entry preserved
- [ ] Old values stored in log
### Quality Requirements
- [ ] Clear warning in confirmation
- [ ] Bilingual messages
- [ ] Tests for deletion
## Technical Notes
### Delete Confirmation Modal
```blade
{{ __('admin.delete_post') }}
{{ __('admin.delete_post_warning') }}