# Project Boundaries

## Technical Constraints

### Framework Constraints
1. Django Framework
   - MVT architecture
   - ORM limitations
   - Template system bounds
   - URL routing patterns

2. Frontend Technologies
   - HTMX for dynamic updates
   - AlpineJS for UI state
   - No React/Vue allowed
   - Progressive enhancement

### Development Constraints
1. Version Control
   - Direct pushes to main branch
   - Git-based workflow
   - Detailed commit messages
   - No branch strategy

2. Testing Requirements
   - Test coverage maintenance
   - Integration testing
   - UI verification
   - Performance testing

## Scale Requirements

### Data Scale
1. Content Volume
   - Park entries
   - Ride listings
   - User reviews
   - Media assets
   - Historical records

2. User Scale
   - Concurrent users
   - Active sessions
   - Authentication load
   - Permission checks

### Performance Scale
1. Response Times
   - Page load limits
   - HTMX update speed
   - API response times
   - Media loading

2. Resource Usage
   - Database connections
   - Memory utilization
   - CPU boundaries
   - Storage limits

## Hard Limitations

### Technical Limitations
1. Frontend
   - No client-side routing
   - Server-side rendering required
   - HTMX/AlpineJS only
   - No additional JS frameworks

2. Backend
   - Django ORM constraints
   - Template rendering limits
   - Request/response cycle
   - Authentication flow

### Infrastructure Limitations
1. Deployment
   - Single production URL
   - Static file handling
   - Media storage bounds
   - Cache limitations

2. Processing
   - Query complexity
   - Batch processing
   - Background tasks
   - Concurrent operations

## Non-Negotiables

### Development Standards
1. Code Organization
   - HTMX partials in model folders
   - Clear file structure
   - Documentation requirements
   - Testing standards

2. Process Requirements
   - Production URL usage
   - Tailwind development server
   - Git commit standards
   - Documentation updates

### Technical Requirements
1. Frontend Implementation
   - Server-side rendering
   - HTMX for dynamics
   - AlpineJS for state
   - Tailwind for styling

2. Backend Implementation
   - Django views
   - Model organization
   - URL structure
   - Template hierarchy

### Quality Standards
1. Code Quality
   - Test coverage
   - Documentation
   - Performance metrics
   - Error handling

2. User Experience
   - Response times
   - Error feedback
   - UI consistency
   - Accessibility

## Implementation Boundaries

### Feature Limitations
1. Content Management
   - Moderation workflow
   - Media handling
   - User permissions
   - Version control

2. User Interaction
   - Authentication flow
   - Review system
   - Rating limits
   - Content creation

### Security Boundaries
1. Authentication
   - Session management
   - Password requirements
   - Access control
   - Role limitations

2. Data Protection
   - Input validation
   - Content filtering
   - Privacy controls
   - Data access

## Growth Limitations

### Scalability Bounds
1. Database Growth
   - Table size limits
   - Index boundaries
   - Query complexity
   - Connection pools

2. Content Expansion
   - Storage capacity
   - Media limitations
   - Archive strategy
   - Backup constraints

### Feature Expansion
1. Integration Limits
   - External services
   - API endpoints
   - Third-party tools
   - Plugin system

2. Functionality Bounds
   - Core features
   - Extension points
   - Module limits
   - Plugin architecture
