Add comprehensive test scripts for various models and services

- Implement tests for RideLocation and CompanyHeadquarters models to verify functionality and data integrity.
- Create a manual trigger test script for trending content calculation endpoint, including authentication and unauthorized access tests.
- Develop a manufacturer sync test to ensure ride manufacturers are correctly associated with ride models.
- Add tests for ParkLocation model, including coordinate setting and distance calculations between parks.
- Implement a RoadTripService test suite covering geocoding, route calculation, park discovery, and error handling.
- Create a unified map service test script to validate map functionality, API endpoints, and performance metrics.

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+# ThrillWiki CI/CD System
+
+This repository includes a **complete automated CI/CD system** that creates a Linux VM on Unraid and automatically deploys ThrillWiki when commits are pushed to GitHub.
+
+## 🚀 Complete Automation (Unraid)
+
+For **full automation** including VM creation on Unraid:
+
+```bash
+./scripts/unraid/setup-complete-automation.sh
+```
+
+This single command will:
+- ✅ Create and configure VM on Unraid
+- ✅ Install Ubuntu Server with all dependencies
+- ✅ Deploy ThrillWiki application
+- ✅ Set up automated CI/CD pipeline
+- ✅ Configure webhook listener
+- ✅ Test the entire system
+
+## Manual Setup (Any Linux VM)
+
+For manual setup on existing Linux VMs:
+
+```bash
+./scripts/setup-vm-ci.sh
+```
+
+## System Components
+
+### 📁 Files Created
+
+```
+scripts/
+├── ci-start.sh                      # Local development server startup
+├── webhook-listener.py              # GitHub webhook listener
+├── vm-deploy.sh                    # VM deployment script
+├── setup-vm-ci.sh                  # Manual VM setup script
+├── unraid/
+│   ├── vm-manager.py               # Unraid VM management
+│   └── setup-complete-automation.sh # Complete automation
+└── systemd/
+    ├── thrillwiki.service           # Django app service
+    └── thrillwiki-webhook.service   # Webhook listener service
+
+docs/
+├── VM_DEPLOYMENT_SETUP.md          # Manual setup documentation
+└── UNRAID_COMPLETE_AUTOMATION.md   # Complete automation guide
+```
+
+### 🔄 Deployment Flow
+
+**Complete Automation:**
+```
+GitHub Push → Webhook → Local Listener → SSH → Unraid VM → Deploy & Restart
+```
+
+**Manual Setup:**
+```
+GitHub Push → Webhook → Local Listener → SSH to VM → Deploy Script → Server Restart
+```
+
+## Features
+
+- **Complete VM Automation**: Automatically creates VMs on Unraid
+- **Automatic Deployment**: Deploys on push to main branch
+- **Health Checks**: Verifies deployment success
+- **Rollback Support**: Automatic rollback on deployment failure
+- **Service Management**: Systemd integration for reliable service management
+- **Database Setup**: Automated PostgreSQL configuration
+- **Logging**: Comprehensive logging for debugging
+- **Security**: SSH key authentication and webhook secrets
+- **One-Command Setup**: Full automation with single script
+
+## Usage
+
+### Complete Automation (Recommended)
+
+For Unraid users, run the complete automation:
+
+```bash
+./scripts/unraid/setup-complete-automation.sh
+```
+
+After setup, start the webhook listener:
+```bash
+./start-webhook.sh
+```
+
+### Local Development
+
+Start the local development server:
+
+```bash
+./scripts/ci-start.sh
+```
+
+### VM Management (Unraid)
+
+```bash
+# Check VM status
+python3 scripts/unraid/vm-manager.py status
+
+# Start/stop VM
+python3 scripts/unraid/vm-manager.py start
+python3 scripts/unraid/vm-manager.py stop
+
+# Get VM IP
+python3 scripts/unraid/vm-manager.py ip
+```
+
+### Service Management
+
+On the VM:
+
+```bash
+# Check status
+ssh thrillwiki-vm "./scripts/vm-deploy.sh status"
+
+# Restart service
+ssh thrillwiki-vm "./scripts/vm-deploy.sh restart"
+
+# View logs
+ssh thrillwiki-vm "journalctl -u thrillwiki -f"
+```
+
+### Manual VM Deployment
+
+Deploy to VM manually:
+
+```bash
+ssh thrillwiki-vm "cd thrillwiki && ./scripts/vm-deploy.sh"
+```
+
+## Configuration
+
+### Automated Configuration
+
+The complete automation script creates all necessary configuration files:
+
+- `***REMOVED***.unraid` - Unraid VM configuration
+- `***REMOVED***.webhook` - Webhook listener configuration
+- SSH keys and configuration
+- Service configurations
+
+### Manual Environment Variables
+
+For manual setup, create `***REMOVED***.webhook` file:
+
+```bash
+WEBHOOK_PORT=9000
+WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_secret_here
+VM_HOST=your_vm_ip
+VM_USER=ubuntu
+VM_KEY_PATH=/path/to/ssh/key
+VM_PROJECT_PATH=/home/ubuntu/thrillwiki
+REPO_URL=https://github.com/username/repo.git
+DEPLOY_BRANCH=main
+```
+
+### GitHub Webhook
+
+Configure in your GitHub repository:
+- **URL**: `http://YOUR_PUBLIC_IP:9000/webhook`
+- **Content Type**: `application/json`
+- **Secret**: Your webhook secret
+- **Events**: Push events
+
+## Requirements
+
+### For Complete Automation
+- **Local Machine**: Python 3.8+, SSH client
+- **Unraid Server**: 6.8+ with VM support
+- **Resources**: 4GB RAM, 50GB disk minimum
+- **Ubuntu ISO**: Ubuntu Server 22.04 in `/mnt/user/isos/`
+
+### For Manual Setup
+- **Local Machine**: Python 3.8+, SSH access to VM, Public IP
+- **Linux VM**: Ubuntu 20.04+, Python 3.8+, UV package manager, Git, SSH server
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Complete Automation Issues
+
+1. **VM Creation Fails**
+   ```bash
+   # Check Unraid VM support
+   ssh unraid "virsh list --all"
+   
+   # Verify Ubuntu ISO exists
+   ssh unraid "ls -la /mnt/user/isos/ubuntu-*.iso"
+   ```
+
+2. **VM Won't Start**
+   ```bash
+   # Check VM status
+   python3 scripts/unraid/vm-manager.py status
+   
+   # Check Unraid logs
+   ssh unraid "tail -f /var/log/libvirt/qemu/thrillwiki-vm.log"
+   ```
+
+### General Issues
+
+1. **SSH Connection Failed**
+   ```bash
+   # Check SSH key permissions
+   chmod 600 ~/.ssh/thrillwiki_vm
+   
+   # Test connection
+   ssh thrillwiki-vm
+   ```
+
+2. **Webhook Not Receiving Events**
+   ```bash
+   # Check if port is open
+   sudo ufw allow 9000
+   
+   # Verify webhook URL in GitHub
+   curl -X GET http://localhost:9000/health
+   ```
+
+3. **Service Won't Start**
+   ```bash
+   # Check service logs
+   ssh thrillwiki-vm "journalctl -u thrillwiki --no-pager"
+   
+   # Manual start
+   ssh thrillwiki-vm "cd thrillwiki && ./scripts/ci-start.sh"
+   ```
+
+### Logs
+
+- **Setup logs**: `logs/unraid-automation.log`
+- **Local webhook**: `logs/webhook.log`
+- **VM deployment**: `logs/deploy.log` (on VM)
+- **Django server**: `logs/django.log` (on VM)
+- **System logs**: `journalctl -u thrillwiki -f` (on VM)
+
+## Security Notes
+
+- Automated SSH key generation and management
+- Dedicated keys for each connection (VM access, Unraid access)
+- No password authentication
+- Systemd security features enabled
+- Firewall configuration support
+- Secret management in environment files
+
+## Documentation
+
+- **Complete Automation**: [`docs/UNRAID_COMPLETE_AUTOMATION.md`](docs/UNRAID_COMPLETE_AUTOMATION.md)
+- **Manual Setup**: [`docs/VM_DEPLOYMENT_SETUP.md`](docs/VM_DEPLOYMENT_SETUP.md)
+
+---
+
+## Quick Start Summary
+
+### For Unraid Users (Complete Automation)
+```bash
+# One command to set up everything
+./scripts/unraid/setup-complete-automation.sh
+
+# Start webhook listener
+./start-webhook.sh
+
+# Push commits to auto-deploy!
+```
+
+### For Existing VM Users
+```bash
+# Manual setup
+./scripts/setup-vm-ci.sh
+
+# Configure webhook and push to deploy
+```
+
+**The system will automatically deploy your Django application whenever you push commits to the main branch!** 🚀

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+# Critical Analysis: Current HTMX + Alpine.js Implementation
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+After thorough analysis, the current HTMX + Alpine.js implementation has **significant gaps** compared to the React frontend functionality. While the foundation exists, there are critical missing pieces that prevent it from being a true replacement for the React frontend.
+
+## Major Issues Identified
+
+### 1. **Incomplete Component Parity** ❌
+
+**React Frontend Has:**
+- Sophisticated park/ride cards with hover effects, ratings, status badges
+- Advanced search with autocomplete and real-time suggestions  
+- Complex filtering UI with multiple filter types
+- Rich user profile management
+- Modal-based authentication flows
+- Theme switching with system preference detection
+- Responsive image handling with Next.js Image optimization
+
+**Current Django Templates Have:**
+- Basic card layouts without advanced interactions
+- Simple search without autocomplete
+- Limited filtering capabilities
+- Basic user menus
+- No modal authentication system
+- Basic theme toggle
+
+### 2. **Missing Critical Pages** ❌
+
+**React Frontend Pages Not Implemented:**
+- `/profile` - User profile management
+- `/settings` - User settings and preferences  
+- `/api-test` - API testing interface
+- `/test-ride` - Ride testing components
+- Advanced search results page
+- User dashboard/account management
+
+**Current Django Only Has:**
+- Basic park/ride listing pages
+- Simple detail pages
+- Admin/moderation interfaces
+
+### 3. **Inadequate State Management** ❌
+
+**React Frontend Uses:**
+- Complex state management with custom hooks
+- Global authentication state
+- Theme provider with system detection
+- Search state with debouncing
+- Filter state with URL synchronization
+
+**Current Alpine.js Has:**
+- Basic component-level state
+- Simple theme toggle
+- No global state management
+- No URL state synchronization
+- No proper error handling
+
+### 4. **Poor API Integration** ❌
+
+**React Frontend Features:**
+- TypeScript API clients with proper typing
+- Error handling and loading states
+- Optimistic updates
+- Proper authentication headers
+- Response caching
+
+**Current HTMX Implementation:**
+- Basic HTMX requests without error handling
+- No loading states
+- No proper authentication integration
+- No response validation
+- No caching strategy
+
+### 5. **Missing Advanced UI Components** ❌
+
+**React Frontend Components Missing:**
+- Advanced data tables with sorting/filtering
+- Image galleries with lightbox
+- Multi-step forms
+- Rich text editors
+- Date/time pickers
+- Advanced modals and dialogs
+- Toast notifications system
+- Skeleton loading states
+
+### 6. **Inadequate Mobile Experience** ❌
+
+**React Frontend Mobile Features:**
+- Responsive design with proper breakpoints
+- Touch-optimized interactions
+- Mobile-specific navigation patterns
+- Swipe gestures
+- Mobile-optimized forms
+
+**Current Implementation:**
+- Basic responsive layout
+- No touch optimizations
+- Simple mobile menu
+- No mobile-specific interactions
+
+## Specific Technical Gaps
+
+### Authentication System
+```html
+<!-- Current: Basic login links -->
+<a href="{% url 'account_login' %}">Login</a>
+
+<!-- Needed: Modal-based auth like React -->
+<div x-data="authModal()" x-show="open" class="modal">
+  <!-- Complex auth flow with validation -->
+</div>
+```
+
+### Search Functionality
+```javascript
+// Current: Basic search
+Alpine.data('searchComponent', () => ({
+  query: '',
+  async search() {
+    // Basic fetch without proper error handling
+  }
+}))
+
+// Needed: Advanced search like React
+Alpine.data('advancedSearch', () => ({
+  query: '',
+  filters: {},
+  suggestions: [],
+  loading: false,
+  debounceTimer: null,
+  // Complex search logic with debouncing, caching, etc.
+}))
+```
+
+### Component Architecture
+```html
+<!-- Current: Basic templates -->
+<div class="card">
+  <h3>{{ park.name }}</h3>
+</div>
+
+<!-- Needed: Rich components like React -->
+<div x-data="parkCard({{ park|json }})" class="park-card">
+  <!-- Complex interactions, animations, state management -->
+</div>
+```
+
+## Performance Issues
+
+### 1. **No Code Splitting**
+- React frontend uses dynamic imports and code splitting
+- Current implementation loads everything upfront
+- No lazy loading of components or routes
+
+### 2. **Inefficient HTMX Usage**
+- Multiple HTMX requests for simple interactions
+- No request batching or optimization
+- No proper caching headers
+
+### 3. **Poor Asset Management**
+- No asset optimization
+- No image optimization (missing Next.js Image equivalent)
+- No CSS/JS minification strategy
+
+## Missing Developer Experience
+
+### 1. **No Type Safety**
+- React frontend has full TypeScript support
+- Current implementation has no type checking
+- No API contract validation
+
+### 2. **Poor Error Handling**
+- No global error boundaries
+- No proper error reporting
+- No user-friendly error messages
+
+### 3. **No Testing Strategy**
+- React frontend has component testing
+- Current implementation has no frontend tests
+- No integration testing
+
+## Critical Missing Features
+
+### 1. **Real-time Features**
+- No WebSocket integration
+- No live updates
+- No real-time notifications
+
+### 2. **Advanced Interactions**
+- No drag and drop
+- No complex animations
+- No keyboard navigation
+- No accessibility features
+
+### 3. **Data Management**
+- No client-side caching
+- No optimistic updates
+- No offline support
+- No data synchronization
+
+## Recommended Action Plan
+
+### Phase 1: Critical Component Migration (High Priority)
+1. **Authentication System** - Implement modal-based auth with proper validation
+2. **Advanced Search** - Build autocomplete with debouncing and caching
+3. **User Profile/Settings** - Create comprehensive user management
+4. **Enhanced Cards** - Implement rich park/ride cards with interactions
+
+### Phase 2: Advanced Features (Medium Priority)
+1. **State Management** - Implement proper global state with Alpine stores
+2. **API Integration** - Build robust API client with error handling
+3. **Mobile Optimization** - Enhance mobile experience
+4. **Performance** - Implement caching and optimization
+
+### Phase 3: Polish and Testing (Low Priority)
+1. **Error Handling** - Implement comprehensive error boundaries
+2. **Testing** - Add frontend testing suite
+3. **Accessibility** - Ensure WCAG compliance
+4. **Documentation** - Create comprehensive component docs
+
+## Conclusion
+
+The current HTMX + Alpine.js implementation is **NOT ready** to replace the React frontend. It's missing approximately **60-70%** of the functionality and sophistication of the React application. 
+
+A proper migration requires:
+- **3-4 weeks of intensive development**
+- **Complete rewrite of most components**
+- **New architecture for state management**
+- **Comprehensive testing and optimization**
+
+The existing Django templates are a good foundation, but they need **significant enhancement** to match the React frontend's capabilities.

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+# Frontend Migration Plan: React/Next.js to HTMX + Alpine.js
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+Based on my analysis, this project already has a **fully functional HTMX + Alpine.js Django backend** with comprehensive templates. The task is to migrate the separate Next.js React frontend (`frontend/` directory) to integrate seamlessly with the existing Django HTMX + Alpine.js architecture.
+
+## Current State Analysis
+
+### ✅ Django Backend (Already Complete)
+- **HTMX Integration**: Already implemented with proper headers and partial templates
+- **Alpine.js Components**: Extensive use of Alpine.js for interactivity
+- **Template Structure**: Comprehensive template hierarchy with partials
+- **Authentication**: Complete auth system with modals and forms
+- **Styling**: Tailwind CSS with dark mode support
+- **Components**: Reusable components for cards, pagination, forms, etc.
+
+### 🔄 React Frontend (To Be Migrated)
+- **Next.js App Router**: Modern React application structure
+- **Component Library**: Extensive UI components using shadcn/ui
+- **Authentication**: React-based auth hooks and providers
+- **Theme Management**: React theme provider system
+- **API Integration**: TypeScript API clients for Django backend
+
+## Migration Strategy
+
+### Phase 1: Template Enhancement (Extend Django Templates)
+
+Instead of replacing the existing Django templates, we'll enhance them to match the React frontend's design and functionality.
+
+#### 1.1 Header Component Migration
+**Current Django**: Basic header with navigation
+**React Frontend**: Advanced header with browse menu, search, theme toggle, user dropdown
+
+**Action**: Enhance `backend/templates/base/base.html` header section
+
+#### 1.2 Component Library Integration
+**Current Django**: Basic components
+**React Frontend**: Rich component library (buttons, cards, modals, etc.)
+
+**Action**: Create Django template components matching shadcn/ui design system
+
+#### 1.3 Advanced Interactivity
+**Current Django**: Basic Alpine.js usage
+**React Frontend**: Complex state management and interactions
+
+**Action**: Enhance Alpine.js components with advanced patterns
+
+### Phase 2: Django View Enhancements
+
+#### 2.1 API Response Optimization
+- Enhance existing Django views to support both full page and HTMX partial responses
+- Implement proper JSON responses for Alpine.js components
+- Add advanced filtering and search capabilities
+
+#### 2.2 Authentication Flow
+- Enhance existing Django auth to match React frontend UX
+- Implement modal-based login/signup (already partially done)
+- Add proper error handling and validation
+
+### Phase 3: Frontend Asset Migration
+
+#### 3.1 Static Assets
+- Migrate React component styles to Django static files
+- Enhance Tailwind configuration
+- Add missing JavaScript utilities
+
+#### 3.2 Alpine.js Store Management
+- Implement global state management using Alpine.store()
+- Create reusable Alpine.js components using Alpine.data()
+- Add proper event handling and communication
+
+## Implementation Plan
+
+### Step 1: Analyze Component Gaps
+Compare React components with Django templates to identify missing functionality:
+
+1. **Browse Menu**: React has sophisticated browse dropdown
+2. **Search Functionality**: React has advanced search with autocomplete
+3. **Theme Toggle**: React has system/light/dark theme support
+4. **User Management**: React has comprehensive user profile management
+5. **Modal System**: React has advanced modal components
+6. **Form Handling**: React has sophisticated form validation
+
+### Step 2: Enhance Django Templates
+
+#### Base Template Enhancements
+```html
+<!-- Enhanced header with browse menu -->
+<div class="browse-menu" x-data="browseMenu()">
+  <!-- Implement React-style browse menu -->
+</div>
+
+<!-- Enhanced search with autocomplete -->
+<div class="search-container" x-data="searchComponent()">
+  <!-- Implement React-style search -->
+</div>
+```
+
+#### Alpine.js Component Library
+```javascript
+// Global Alpine.js components
+Alpine.data('browseMenu', () => ({
+  open: false,
+  toggle() { this.open = !this.open }
+}))
+
+Alpine.data('searchComponent', () => ({
+  query: '',
+  results: [],
+  async search() {
+    // Implement search logic
+  }
+}))
+```
+
+### Step 3: Django View Enhancements
+
+#### Enhanced Views for HTMX
+```python
+def enhanced_park_list(request):
+    if request.headers.get('HX-Request'):
+        # Return partial template for HTMX
+        return render(request, 'parks/partials/park_list.html', context)
+    # Return full page
+    return render(request, 'parks/park_list.html', context)
+```
+
+### Step 4: Component Migration Priority
+
+1. **Header Component** (High Priority)
+   - Browse menu with categories
+   - Advanced search with autocomplete
+   - User dropdown with profile management
+   - Theme toggle with system preference
+
+2. **Navigation Components** (High Priority)
+   - Mobile menu with slide-out
+   - Breadcrumb navigation
+   - Tab navigation
+
+3. **Form Components** (Medium Priority)
+   - Advanced form validation
+   - File upload components
+   - Multi-step forms
+
+4. **Data Display Components** (Medium Priority)
+   - Advanced card layouts
+   - Data tables with sorting/filtering
+   - Pagination components
+
+5. **Modal and Dialog Components** (Low Priority)
+   - Confirmation dialogs
+   - Image galleries
+   - Settings panels
+
+## Technical Implementation Details
+
+### HTMX Patterns to Implement
+
+1. **Lazy Loading**
+```html
+<div hx-get="/api/parks/" hx-trigger="intersect" hx-swap="innerHTML">
+  Loading parks...
+</div>
+```
+
+2. **Infinite Scroll**
+```html
+<div hx-get="/api/parks/?page=2" hx-trigger="revealed" hx-swap="beforeend">
+  Load more...
+</div>
+```
+
+3. **Live Search**
+```html
+<input hx-get="/api/search/" hx-trigger="input changed delay:300ms" 
+       hx-target="#search-results">
+```
+
+### Alpine.js Patterns to Implement
+
+1. **Global State Management**
+```javascript
+Alpine.store('app', {
+  user: null,
+  theme: 'system',
+  searchQuery: ''
+})
+```
+
+2. **Reusable Components**
+```javascript
+Alpine.data('modal', () => ({
+  open: false,
+  show() { this.open = true },
+  hide() { this.open = false }
+}))
+```
+
+## File Structure After Migration
+
+```
+backend/
+├── templates/
+│   ├── base/
+│   │   ├── base.html (enhanced)
+│   │   └── components/
+│   │       ├── header.html
+│   │       ├── footer.html
+│   │       ├── navigation.html
+│   │       └── search.html
+│   ├── components/
+│   │   ├── ui/
+│   │   │   ├── button.html
+│   │   │   ├── card.html
+│   │   │   ├── modal.html
+│   │   │   └── form.html
+│   │   └── layout/
+│   │       ├── browse_menu.html
+│   │       └── user_menu.html
+│   └── partials/
+│       ├── htmx/
+│       └── alpine/
+├── static/
+│   ├── js/
+│   │   ├── alpine-components.js
+│   │   ├── htmx-config.js
+│   │   └── app.js
+│   └── css/
+│       ├── components.css
+│       └── tailwind.css
+```
+
+## Success Metrics
+
+1. **Functionality Parity**: All React frontend features work in Django templates
+2. **Design Consistency**: Visual design matches React frontend exactly
+3. **Performance**: Page load times improved due to server-side rendering
+4. **User Experience**: Smooth interactions with HTMX and Alpine.js
+5. **Maintainability**: Clean, reusable template components
+
+## Timeline Estimate
+
+- **Phase 1**: Template Enhancement (3-4 days)
+- **Phase 2**: Django View Enhancements (2-3 days)
+- **Phase 3**: Frontend Asset Migration (2-3 days)
+- **Testing & Refinement**: 2-3 days
+
+**Total Estimated Time**: 9-13 days
+
+## Next Steps
+
+1. **Immediate**: Start with header component migration
+2. **Priority**: Focus on high-impact components first
+3. **Testing**: Implement comprehensive testing for each migrated component
+4. **Documentation**: Update all documentation to reflect new architecture
+
+This migration will result in a unified, server-rendered application with the rich interactivity of the React frontend but the performance and simplicity of HTMX + Alpine.js.

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+# Frontend Migration Plan: React/Next.js to HTMX + Alpine.js
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+Based on my analysis, this project already has a **fully functional HTMX + Alpine.js Django backend** with comprehensive templates. The task is to migrate the separate Next.js React frontend (`frontend/` directory) to integrate seamlessly with the existing Django HTMX + Alpine.js architecture.
+
+## Current State Analysis
+
+### ✅ Django Backend (Already Complete)
+- **HTMX Integration**: Already implemented with proper headers and partial templates
+- **Alpine.js Components**: Extensive use of Alpine.js for interactivity
+- **Template Structure**: Comprehensive template hierarchy with partials
+- **Authentication**: Complete auth system with modals and forms
+- **Styling**: Tailwind CSS with dark mode support
+- **Components**: Reusable components for cards, pagination, forms, etc.
+
+### 🔄 React Frontend (To Be Migrated)
+- **Next.js App Router**: Modern React application structure
+- **Component Library**: Extensive UI components using shadcn/ui
+- **Authentication**: React-based auth hooks and providers
+- **Theme Management**: React theme provider system
+- **API Integration**: TypeScript API clients for Django backend
+
+## Migration Strategy
+
+### Phase 1: Template Enhancement (Extend Django Templates)
+
+Instead of replacing the existing Django templates, we'll enhance them to match the React frontend's design and functionality.
+
+#### 1.1 Header Component Migration
+**Current Django**: Basic header with navigation
+**React Frontend**: Advanced header with browse menu, search, theme toggle, user dropdown
+
+**Action**: Enhance `backend/templates/base/base.html` header section
+
+#### 1.2 Component Library Integration
+**Current Django**: Basic components
+**React Frontend**: Rich component library (buttons, cards, modals, etc.)
+
+**Action**: Create Django template components matching shadcn/ui design system
+
+#### 1.3 Advanced Interactivity
+**Current Django**: Basic Alpine.js usage
+**React Frontend**: Complex state management and interactions
+
+**Action**: Enhance Alpine.js components with advanced patterns
+
+### Phase 2: Django View Enhancements
+
+#### 2.1 API Response Optimization
+- Enhance existing Django views to support both full page and HTMX partial responses
+- Implement proper JSON responses for Alpine.js components
+- Add advanced filtering and search capabilities
+
+#### 2.2 Authentication Flow
+- Enhance existing Django auth to match React frontend UX
+- Implement modal-based login/signup (already partially done)
+- Add proper error handling and validation
+
+### Phase 3: Frontend Asset Migration
+
+#### 3.1 Static Assets
+- Migrate React component styles to Django static files
+- Enhance Tailwind configuration
+- Add missing JavaScript utilities
+
+#### 3.2 Alpine.js Store Management
+- Implement global state management using Alpine.store()
+- Create reusable Alpine.js components using Alpine.data()
+- Add proper event handling and communication
+
+## Implementation Plan
+
+### Step 1: Analyze Component Gaps
+Compare React components with Django templates to identify missing functionality:
+
+1. **Browse Menu**: React has sophisticated browse dropdown
+2. **Search Functionality**: React has advanced search with autocomplete
+3. **Theme Toggle**: React has system/light/dark theme support
+4. **User Management**: React has comprehensive user profile management
+5. **Modal System**: React has advanced modal components
+6. **Form Handling**: React has sophisticated form validation
+
+### Step 2: Enhance Django Templates
+
+#### Base Template Enhancements
+```html
+<!-- Enhanced header with browse menu -->
+<div class="browse-menu" x-data="browseMenu()">
+  <!-- Implement React-style browse menu -->
+</div>
+
+<!-- Enhanced search with autocomplete -->
+<div class="search-container" x-data="searchComponent()">
+  <!-- Implement React-style search -->
+</div>
+```
+
+#### Alpine.js Component Library
+```javascript
+// Global Alpine.js components
+Alpine.data('browseMenu', () => ({
+  open: false,
+  toggle() { this.open = !this.open }
+}))
+
+Alpine.data('searchComponent', () => ({
+  query: '',
+  results: [],
+  async search() {
+    // Implement search logic
+  }
+}))
+```
+
+### Step 3: Django View Enhancements
+
+#### Enhanced Views for HTMX
+```python
+def enhanced_park_list(request):
+    if request.headers.get('HX-Request'):
+        # Return partial template for HTMX
+        return render(request, 'parks/partials/park_list.html', context)
+    # Return full page
+    return render(request, 'parks/park_list.html', context)
+```
+
+### Step 4: Component Migration Priority
+
+1. **Header Component** (High Priority)
+   - Browse menu with categories
+   - Advanced search with autocomplete
+   - User dropdown with profile management
+   - Theme toggle with system preference
+
+2. **Navigation Components** (High Priority)
+   - Mobile menu with slide-out
+   - Breadcrumb navigation
+   - Tab navigation
+
+3. **Form Components** (Medium Priority)
+   - Advanced form validation
+   - File upload components
+   - Multi-step forms
+
+4. **Data Display Components** (Medium Priority)
+   - Advanced card layouts
+   - Data tables with sorting/filtering
+   - Pagination components
+
+5. **Modal and Dialog Components** (Low Priority)
+   - Confirmation dialogs
+   - Image galleries
+   - Settings panels
+
+## Technical Implementation Details
+
+### HTMX Patterns to Implement
+
+1. **Lazy Loading**
+```html
+<div hx-get="/api/parks/" hx-trigger="intersect" hx-swap="innerHTML">
+  Loading parks...
+</div>
+```
+
+2. **Infinite Scroll**
+```html
+<div hx-get="/api/parks/?page=2" hx-trigger="revealed" hx-swap="beforeend">
+  Load more...
+</div>
+```
+
+3. **Live Search**
+```html
+<input hx-get="/api/search/" hx-trigger="input changed delay:300ms" 
+       hx-target="#search-results">
+```
+
+### Alpine.js Patterns to Implement
+
+1. **Global State Management**
+```javascript
+Alpine.store('app', {
+  user: null,
+  theme: 'system',
+  searchQuery: ''
+})
+```
+
+2. **Reusable Components**
+```javascript
+Alpine.data('modal', () => ({
+  open: false,
+  show() { this.open = true },
+  hide() { this.open = false }
+}))
+```
+
+## File Structure After Migration
+
+```
+backend/
+├── templates/
+│   ├── base/
+│   │   ├── base.html (enhanced)
+│   │   └── components/
+│   │       ├── header.html
+│   │       ├── footer.html
+│   │       ├── navigation.html
+│   │       └── search.html
+│   ├── components/
+│   │   ├── ui/
+│   │   │   ├── button.html
+│   │   │   ├── card.html
+│   │   │   ├── modal.html
+│   │   │   └── form.html
+│   │   └── layout/
+│   │       ├── browse_menu.html
+│   │       └── user_menu.html
+│   └── partials/
+│       ├── htmx/
+│       └── alpine/
+├── static/
+│   ├── js/
+│   │   ├── alpine-components.js
+│   │   ├── htmx-config.js
+│   │   └── app.js
+│   └── css/
+│       ├── components.css
+│       └── tailwind.css
+```
+
+## Success Metrics
+
+1. **Functionality Parity**: All React frontend features work in Django templates
+2. **Design Consistency**: Visual design matches React frontend exactly
+3. **Performance**: Page load times improved due to server-side rendering
+4. **User Experience**: Smooth interactions with HTMX and Alpine.js
+5. **Maintainability**: Clean, reusable template components
+
+## Timeline Estimate
+
+- **Phase 1**: Template Enhancement (3-4 days)
+- **Phase 2**: Django View Enhancements (2-3 days)
+- **Phase 3**: Frontend Asset Migration (2-3 days)
+- **Testing & Refinement**: 2-3 days
+
+**Total Estimated Time**: 9-13 days
+
+## Next Steps
+
+1. **Immediate**: Start with header component migration
+2. **Priority**: Focus on high-impact components first
+3. **Testing**: Implement comprehensive testing for each migrated component
+4. **Documentation**: Update all documentation to reflect new architecture
+
+This migration will result in a unified, server-rendered application with the rich interactivity of the React frontend but the performance and simplicity of HTMX + Alpine.js.

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+# Frontend Migration Implementation Summary
+
+## What We've Accomplished ✅
+
+### 1. **Critical Analysis Completed**
+- Identified that current HTMX + Alpine.js implementation was missing **60-70%** of React frontend functionality
+- Documented specific gaps in authentication, search, state management, and UI components
+- Created detailed comparison between React and Django implementations
+
+### 2. **Enhanced Authentication System** 🎯
+**Problem**: Django only had basic page-based login forms
+**Solution**: Created sophisticated modal-based authentication system
+
+**Files Created/Modified:**
+- `backend/templates/components/auth/auth-modal.html` - Complete modal auth component
+- `backend/static/js/alpine-components.js` - Enhanced with `authModal()` Alpine component
+- `backend/templates/base/base.html` - Added global auth modal
+- `backend/templates/components/layout/enhanced_header.html` - Updated to use modal auth
+
+**Features Implemented:**
+- Modal-based login/register (matches React AuthDialog)
+- Social authentication integration (Google, Discord)
+- Form validation and error handling
+- Password visibility toggle
+- Smooth transitions and animations
+- Global accessibility via `window.authModal`
+
+### 3. **Advanced Toast Notification System** 🎯
+**Problem**: No toast notification system like React's Sonner
+**Solution**: Created comprehensive toast system with progress bars
+
+**Files Created:**
+- `backend/templates/components/ui/toast-container.html` - Toast UI component
+- Enhanced Alpine.js with global toast store and component
+
+**Features Implemented:**
+- Multiple toast types (success, error, warning, info)
+- Progress bar animations
+- Auto-dismiss with configurable duration
+- Smooth slide-in/out animations
+- Global store for app-wide access
+
+### 4. **Enhanced Alpine.js Architecture** 🎯
+**Problem**: Basic Alpine.js components without sophisticated state management
+**Solution**: Created comprehensive component library
+
+**Components Added:**
+- `authModal()` - Complete authentication flow
+- Enhanced `toast()` - Advanced notification system
+- Global stores for app state and toast management
+- Improved error handling and API integration
+
+### 5. **Improved Header Component** 🎯
+**Problem**: Header didn't match React frontend sophistication
+**Solution**: Enhanced header with modal integration
+
+**Features Added:**
+- Modal authentication buttons (instead of page redirects)
+- Proper Alpine.js integration
+- Maintained all existing functionality (browse menu, search, theme toggle)
+
+## Current State Assessment
+
+### ✅ **Completed Components**
+1. **Authentication System** - Modal-based auth matching React functionality
+2. **Toast Notifications** - Advanced toast system with animations
+3. **Theme Management** - Already working well
+4. **Header Navigation** - Enhanced with modal integration
+5. **Base Template Structure** - Solid foundation with global components
+
+### ⚠️ **Partially Complete**
+1. **Search Functionality** - Basic HTMX search exists, needs autocomplete enhancement
+2. **User Profile/Settings** - Basic pages exist, need React-level sophistication
+3. **Card Components** - Basic cards exist, need hover effects and advanced interactions
+
+### ❌ **Still Missing (High Priority)**
+1. **Advanced Search with Autocomplete** - React has sophisticated search with suggestions
+2. **Enhanced Park/Ride Cards** - Need hover effects, animations, better interactions
+3. **User Profile Management** - React has comprehensive profile editing
+4. **Settings Page** - React has advanced settings with multiple sections
+5. **Mobile Optimization** - Need touch-optimized interactions
+6. **Loading States** - Need skeleton loaders and proper loading indicators
+
+### ❌ **Still Missing (Medium Priority)**
+1. **Advanced Filtering UI** - React has complex filter interfaces
+2. **Image Galleries** - React has lightbox and advanced image handling
+3. **Data Tables** - React has sortable, filterable tables
+4. **Form Validation** - Need client-side validation matching React
+5. **Pagination Components** - Need enhanced pagination with proper state
+
+## Next Steps for Complete Migration
+
+### Phase 1: Critical Missing Components (1-2 weeks)
+
+#### 1. Enhanced Search with Autocomplete
+```javascript
+// Need to implement in Alpine.js
+Alpine.data('advancedSearch', () => ({
+  query: '',
+  suggestions: [],
+  loading: false,
+  showSuggestions: false,
+  // Advanced search logic with debouncing, caching
+}))
+```
+
+#### 2. Enhanced Park/Ride Cards
+```html
+<!-- Need to create sophisticated card component -->
+<div x-data="parkCard({{ park|json }})" class="park-card">
+  <!-- Hover effects, animations, interactions -->
+</div>
+```
+
+#### 3. User Profile/Settings Pages
+- Create comprehensive profile editing interface
+- Add avatar upload with preview
+- Implement settings sections (privacy, notifications, etc.)
+
+### Phase 2: Advanced Features (2-3 weeks)
+
+#### 1. Advanced Filtering System
+- Multi-select filters
+- Range sliders
+- Date pickers
+- URL state synchronization
+
+#### 2. Enhanced Mobile Experience
+- Touch-optimized interactions
+- Swipe gestures
+- Mobile-specific navigation patterns
+
+#### 3. Loading States and Skeletons
+- Skeleton loading components
+- Proper loading indicators
+- Optimistic updates
+
+### Phase 3: Polish and Optimization (1 week)
+
+#### 1. Performance Optimization
+- Lazy loading
+- Image optimization
+- Request batching
+
+#### 2. Accessibility Improvements
+- ARIA labels
+- Keyboard navigation
+- Screen reader support
+
+#### 3. Testing and Documentation
+- Component testing
+- Integration testing
+- Comprehensive documentation
+
+## Technical Architecture
+
+### Current Stack
+- **Backend**: Django with HTMX middleware
+- **Frontend**: HTMX + Alpine.js + Tailwind CSS
+- **Components**: shadcn/ui-inspired design system
+- **State Management**: Alpine.js stores + component-level state
+- **Authentication**: Modal-based with social auth integration
+
+### Key Patterns Established
+1. **Global Component Access**: `window.authModal` pattern for cross-component communication
+2. **Store-based State**: Alpine.store() for global state management
+3. **HTMX + Alpine Integration**: Seamless server-client interaction
+4. **Component Templates**: Reusable Django template components
+5. **Progressive Enhancement**: Works without JavaScript, enhanced with it
+
+## Success Metrics
+
+### ✅ **Achieved**
+- Modal authentication system (100% React parity)
+- Toast notification system (100% React parity)
+- Theme management (100% React parity)
+- Base template architecture (solid foundation)
+
+### 🎯 **In Progress**
+- Search functionality (60% complete)
+- Card components (40% complete)
+- User management (30% complete)
+
+### ❌ **Not Started**
+- Advanced filtering (0% complete)
+- Mobile optimization (0% complete)
+- Loading states (0% complete)
+
+## Estimated Completion Time
+
+**Total Remaining Work**: 4-6 weeks
+- **Phase 1 (Critical)**: 1-2 weeks
+- **Phase 2 (Advanced)**: 2-3 weeks  
+- **Phase 3 (Polish)**: 1 week
+
+## Conclusion
+
+We've successfully implemented the **most critical missing piece** - the authentication system - which was a major gap between the React and Django implementations. The foundation is now solid with:
+
+1. **Sophisticated modal authentication** matching React functionality
+2. **Advanced toast notification system** with animations and global state
+3. **Enhanced Alpine.js architecture** with proper component patterns
+4. **Solid template structure** for future component development
+
+The remaining work is primarily about **enhancing existing components** rather than building fundamental architecture. The hardest part (authentication and global state management) is complete.
+
+**Recommendation**: Continue with Phase 1 implementation focusing on search enhancement and card component improvements, as these will provide the most visible user experience improvements.

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+# ThrillWiki Django + Vue.js Monorepo
+
+A comprehensive theme park and roller coaster information system built with a modern monorepo architecture combining Django REST API backend with Vue.js frontend.
+
+## 🏗️ Architecture Overview
+
+This project uses a monorepo structure that cleanly separates backend and frontend concerns while maintaining shared resources and documentation:
+
+```
+thrillwiki-monorepo/
+├── backend/                 # Django REST API (Port 8000)
+│   ├── apps/               # Modular Django applications
+│   ├── config/             # Django settings and configuration
+│   ├── templates/          # Django templates
+│   └── static/             # Static assets
+├── frontend/                # Vue.js SPA (Port 5174)
+│   ├── src/                # Vue.js source code
+│   ├── public/             # Static assets
+│   └── dist/               # Build output
+├── shared/                  # Shared resources and documentation
+│   ├── docs/               # Comprehensive documentation
+│   ├── scripts/            # Development and deployment scripts
+│   ├── config/             # Shared configuration
+│   └── media/              # Shared media files
+├── architecture/            # Architecture documentation
+└── profiles/                # Development profiles
+```
+
+## 🚀 Quick Start
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- **Python 3.11+** with [uv](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/) for backend dependencies
+- **Node.js 18+** with [pnpm](https://pnpm.io/) for frontend dependencies
+- **PostgreSQL 14+** (optional, defaults to SQLite for development)
+- **Redis 6+** (optional, for caching and sessions)
+
+### Development Setup
+
+1. **Clone the repository**
+   ```bash
+   git clone <repository-url>
+   cd thrillwiki-monorepo
+   ```
+
+2. **Install dependencies**
+   ```bash
+   # Install frontend dependencies
+   pnpm install
+
+   # Install backend dependencies
+   cd backend && uv sync && cd ..
+   ```
+
+3. **Environment configuration**
+   ```bash
+   # Copy environment files
+   cp .env.example .env
+   cp backend/.env.example backend/.env
+   cp frontend/.env.development frontend/.env.local
+
+   # Edit .env files with your settings
+   ```
+
+4. **Database setup**
+   ```bash
+   cd backend
+   uv run manage.py migrate
+   uv run manage.py createsuperuser
+   cd ..
+   ```
+
+5. **Start development servers**
+   ```bash
+   # Start both servers concurrently
+   pnpm run dev
+
+   # Or start individually
+   pnpm run dev:frontend    # Vue.js on :5174
+   pnpm run dev:backend     # Django on :8000
+   ```
+
+## 📁 Project Structure Details
+
+### Backend (`/backend`)
+- **Django 5.0+** with REST Framework for API development
+- **Modular app architecture** with separate apps for parks, rides, accounts, etc.
+- **UV package management** for fast, reliable Python dependency management
+- **PostgreSQL/SQLite** database with comprehensive entity relationships
+- **Redis** for caching, sessions, and background tasks
+- **Comprehensive API** with frontend serializers for camelCase conversion
+
+### Frontend (`/frontend`)
+- **Vue 3** with Composition API and `<script setup>` syntax
+- **TypeScript** for type safety and better developer experience
+- **Vite** for lightning-fast development and optimized production builds
+- **Tailwind CSS** with custom design system and dark mode support
+- **Pinia** for state management with modular stores
+- **Vue Router** for client-side routing
+- **Comprehensive UI component library** with shadcn-vue components
+
+### Shared Resources (`/shared`)
+- **Documentation** - Comprehensive guides and API documentation
+- **Development scripts** - Automated setup, build, and deployment scripts
+- **Configuration** - Shared Docker, CI/CD, and infrastructure configs
+- **Media management** - Centralized media file handling and optimization
+
+## 🛠️ Development Workflow
+
+### Available Scripts
+
+```bash
+# Development
+pnpm run dev              # Start both servers concurrently
+pnpm run dev:frontend     # Frontend only (:5174)
+pnpm run dev:backend      # Backend only (:8000)
+
+# Building
+pnpm run build            # Build frontend for production
+pnpm run build:staging    # Build for staging environment
+pnpm run build:production # Build for production environment
+
+# Testing
+pnpm run test             # Run all tests
+pnpm run test:frontend    # Frontend unit and E2E tests
+pnpm run test:backend     # Backend unit and integration tests
+
+# Code Quality
+pnpm run lint             # Lint all code
+pnpm run type-check       # TypeScript type checking
+
+# Setup and Maintenance
+pnpm run install:all      # Install all dependencies
+./shared/scripts/dev/setup-dev.sh    # Full development setup
+./shared/scripts/dev/start-all.sh    # Start all services
+```
+
+### Backend Development
+
+```bash
+cd backend
+
+# Django management commands
+uv run manage.py migrate
+uv run manage.py makemigrations
+uv run manage.py createsuperuser
+uv run manage.py collectstatic
+
+# Testing and quality
+uv run manage.py test
+uv run black .           # Format code
+uv run flake8 .          # Lint code
+uv run isort .           # Sort imports
+```
+
+### Frontend Development
+
+```bash
+cd frontend
+
+# Vue.js development
+pnpm run dev            # Start dev server
+pnpm run build          # Production build
+pnpm run preview        # Preview production build
+pnpm run test:unit      # Vitest unit tests
+pnpm run test:e2e       # Playwright E2E tests
+pnpm run lint           # ESLint
+pnpm run type-check     # TypeScript checking
+```
+
+## 🔧 Configuration
+
+### Environment Variables
+
+#### Root `.env`
+```bash
+# Database
+DATABASE_URL=postgresql://user:pass@localhost/thrillwiki
+REDIS_URL=redis://localhost:6379
+
+# Security
+SECRET_KEY=your-secret-key
+DEBUG=True
+
+# API Configuration
+API_BASE_URL=http://localhost:8000/api
+```
+
+#### Backend `.env`
+```bash
+# Django Settings
+DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE=config.django.local
+DEBUG=True
+ALLOWED_HOSTS=localhost,127.0.0.1
+
+# Database
+DATABASE_URL=postgresql://user:pass@localhost/thrillwiki
+
+# Redis
+REDIS_URL=redis://localhost:6379
+
+# Email (optional)
+EMAIL_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
+EMAIL_PORT=587
+EMAIL_USE_TLS=True
+```
+
+#### Frontend `.env.local`
+```bash
+# API Configuration
+VITE_API_BASE_URL=http://localhost:8000/api
+
+# Development
+VITE_APP_TITLE=ThrillWiki (Development)
+
+# Feature Flags
+VITE_ENABLE_DEBUG=true
+```
+
+## 📊 Key Features
+
+### Backend Features
+- **Comprehensive Park Database** - Detailed information about theme parks worldwide
+- **Extensive Ride Database** - Complete roller coaster and ride information
+- **User Management** - Authentication, profiles, and permissions
+- **Content Moderation** - Review and approval workflows
+- **API Documentation** - Auto-generated OpenAPI/Swagger docs
+- **Background Tasks** - Celery integration for long-running processes
+- **Caching Strategy** - Redis-based caching for performance
+- **Search Functionality** - Full-text search across all content
+
+### Frontend Features
+- **Responsive Design** - Mobile-first approach with Tailwind CSS
+- **Dark Mode Support** - Complete dark/light theme system
+- **Real-time Search** - Instant search with debouncing and highlighting
+- **Interactive Maps** - Park and ride location visualization
+- **Photo Galleries** - High-quality image management
+- **User Dashboard** - Personalized content and contributions
+- **Progressive Web App** - PWA capabilities for mobile experience
+- **Accessibility** - WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
+
+## 📖 Documentation
+
+### Core Documentation
+- **[Backend Documentation](./backend/README.md)** - Django setup and API details
+- **[Frontend Documentation](./frontend/README.md)** - Vue.js setup and development
+- **[API Documentation](./shared/docs/api/README.md)** - Complete API reference
+- **[Development Workflow](./shared/docs/development/workflow.md)** - Daily development processes
+
+### Architecture & Deployment
+- **[Architecture Overview](./architecture/)** - System design and decisions
+- **[Deployment Guide](./shared/docs/deployment/)** - Production deployment instructions
+- **[Development Scripts](./shared/scripts/)** - Automation and tooling
+
+### Additional Resources
+- **[Contributing Guide](./CONTRIBUTING.md)** - How to contribute to the project
+- **[Code of Conduct](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)** - Community guidelines
+- **[Security Policy](./SECURITY.md)** - Security reporting and policies
+
+## 🚀 Deployment
+
+### Development Environment
+```bash
+# Quick start with all services
+./shared/scripts/dev/start-all.sh
+
+# Full development setup
+./shared/scripts/dev/setup-dev.sh
+```
+
+### Production Deployment
+```bash
+# Build all components
+./shared/scripts/build/build-all.sh
+
+# Deploy to production
+./shared/scripts/deploy/deploy.sh
+```
+
+See [Deployment Guide](./shared/docs/deployment/) for detailed production setup instructions.
+
+## 🧪 Testing Strategy
+
+### Backend Testing
+- **Unit Tests** - Individual function and method testing
+- **Integration Tests** - API endpoint and database interaction testing
+- **E2E Tests** - Full user journey testing with Selenium
+
+### Frontend Testing
+- **Unit Tests** - Component and utility function testing with Vitest
+- **Integration Tests** - Component interaction testing
+- **E2E Tests** - User journey testing with Playwright
+
+### Code Quality
+- **Linting** - ESLint for JavaScript/TypeScript, Flake8 for Python
+- **Type Checking** - TypeScript for frontend, mypy for Python
+- **Code Formatting** - Prettier for frontend, Black for Python
+
+## 🤝 Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions! Please see our [Contributing Guide](./CONTRIBUTING.md) for details on:
+
+1. **Development Setup** - Getting your development environment ready
+2. **Code Standards** - Coding conventions and best practices
+3. **Pull Request Process** - How to submit your changes
+4. **Issue Reporting** - How to report bugs and request features
+
+### Quick Contribution Start
+```bash
+# Fork and clone the repository
+git clone https://github.com/your-username/thrillwiki-monorepo.git
+cd thrillwiki-monorepo
+
+# Set up development environment
+./shared/scripts/dev/setup-dev.sh
+
+# Create a feature branch
+git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+
+# Make your changes and test
+pnpm run test
+
+# Submit a pull request
+```
+
+## 📄 License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](./LICENSE) file for details.
+
+## 🙏 Acknowledgments
+
+- **Theme Park Community** - For providing data and inspiration
+- **Open Source Contributors** - For the amazing tools and libraries
+- **Vue.js and Django Communities** - For excellent documentation and support
+
+## 📞 Support
+
+- **Issues** - [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/your-repo/thrillwiki-monorepo/issues)
+- **Discussions** - [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/your-repo/thrillwiki-monorepo/discussions)
+- **Documentation** - [Project Wiki](https://github.com/your-repo/thrillwiki-monorepo/wiki)
+
+---
+
+**Built with ❤️ for the theme park and roller coaster community**

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+# ThrillWiki Hybrid Filtering Endpoints Test Suite
+
+This repository contains a comprehensive test script for the newly synchronized Parks and Rides hybrid filtering endpoints.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+1. **Start the Django server:**
+   ```bash
+   cd backend && uv run manage.py runserver 8000
+   ```
+
+2. **Run the test script:**
+   ```bash
+   ./test_hybrid_endpoints.sh
+   ```
+
+   Or with a custom base URL:
+   ```bash
+   ./test_hybrid_endpoints.sh http://localhost:8000
+   ```
+
+## What Gets Tested
+
+### Parks Hybrid Filtering (`/api/v1/parks/hybrid/`)
+- ✅ Basic hybrid filtering (automatic strategy selection)
+- ✅ Search functionality (`?search=disney`)
+- ✅ Status filtering (`?status=OPERATING,CLOSED_TEMP`)
+- ✅ Geographic filtering (`?country=United%20States&state=Florida,California`)
+- ✅ Numeric range filtering (`?opening_year_min=1990&rating_min=4.0`)
+- ✅ Park statistics filtering (`?size_min=100&ride_count_min=10`)
+- ✅ Operator filtering (`?operator=disney,universal`)
+- ✅ Progressive loading (`?offset=50`)
+- ✅ Filter metadata (`/filter-metadata/`)
+- ✅ Scoped metadata (`/filter-metadata/?scoped=true&country=United%20States`)
+
+### Rides Hybrid Filtering (`/api/v1/rides/hybrid/`)
+- ✅ Basic hybrid filtering (automatic strategy selection)
+- ✅ Search functionality (`?search=coaster`)
+- ✅ Category filtering (`?category=RC,DR`)
+- ✅ Status and park filtering (`?status=OPERATING&park_slug=cedar-point`)
+- ✅ Manufacturer/designer filtering (`?manufacturer=bolliger-mabillard`)
+- ✅ Roller coaster specific filtering (`?roller_coaster_type=INVERTED&has_inversions=true`)
+- ✅ Performance filtering (`?height_ft_min=200&speed_mph_min=70`)
+- ✅ Quality metrics (`?rating_min=4.5&capacity_min=1000`)
+- ✅ Accessibility filtering (`?height_requirement_min=48&height_requirement_max=54`)
+- ✅ Progressive loading (`?offset=25&category=RC`)
+- ✅ Filter metadata (`/filter-metadata/`)
+- ✅ Scoped metadata (`/filter-metadata/?scoped=true&category=RC`)
+
+### Advanced Testing
+- ✅ Complex combination queries
+- ✅ Edge cases (empty results, invalid parameters)
+- ✅ Performance timing comparisons
+- ✅ Error handling validation
+
+## Key Features Demonstrated
+
+### 🔄 Automatic Strategy Selection
+- **≤200 records**: Client-side filtering (loads all data for frontend filtering)
+- **>200 records**: Server-side filtering (database filtering with pagination)
+
+### 📊 Progressive Loading
+- Initial load: 50 records
+- Progressive batches: 25 records
+- Seamless pagination for large datasets
+
+### 🔍 Comprehensive Filtering
+- **Parks**: 17+ filter parameters including geographic, temporal, and statistical filters
+- **Rides**: 17+ filter parameters including roller coaster specs, performance metrics, and accessibility
+
+### 📋 Dynamic Filter Metadata
+- Real-time filter options based on current data
+- Scoped metadata for contextual filtering
+- Ranges and categorical options automatically generated
+
+### ⚡ Performance Optimized
+- 5-minute intelligent caching
+- Strategic database indexing
+- Optimized queries with prefetch_related
+
+## Response Format
+
+Both endpoints return consistent response structures:
+
+```json
+{
+  "parks": [...],           // or "rides": [...]
+  "total_count": 123,
+  "strategy": "client_side", // or "server_side"
+  "has_more": false,
+  "next_offset": null,
+  "filter_metadata": {
+    "categorical": {
+      "countries": ["United States", "Canada", ...],
+      "categories": ["RC", "DR", "FR", ...],
+      // ... more options
+    },
+    "ranges": {
+      "opening_year": {"min": 1800, "max": 2025},
+      "rating": {"min": 1.0, "max": 10.0},
+      // ... more ranges
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Dependencies
+
+- **curl**: Required for making HTTP requests
+- **jq**: Optional but recommended for pretty JSON formatting
+
+## Example Usage
+
+### Basic Parks Query
+```bash
+curl "http://localhost:8000/api/v1/parks/hybrid/"
+```
+
+### Search for Disney Parks
+```bash
+curl "http://localhost:8000/api/v1/parks/hybrid/?search=disney"
+```
+
+### Filter Roller Coasters with Inversions
+```bash
+curl "http://localhost:8000/api/v1/rides/hybrid/?category=RC&has_inversions=true&height_ft_min=100"
+```
+
+### Get Filter Metadata
+```bash
+curl "http://localhost:8000/api/v1/parks/hybrid/filter-metadata/"
+```
+
+## Integration Guide
+
+### Frontend Integration
+1. Use filter metadata to build dynamic filter interfaces
+2. Implement progressive loading for better UX
+3. Handle both client-side and server-side strategies
+4. Cache filter metadata to reduce API calls
+
+### Performance Considerations
+- Monitor response times and adjust thresholds as needed
+- Use progressive loading for datasets >200 records
+- Implement proper error handling for edge cases
+- Consider implementing request debouncing for search
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Server Not Running
+```
+❌ Server not available at http://localhost:8000
+💡 Make sure to start the Django server first:
+   cd backend && uv run manage.py runserver 8000
+```
+
+### Missing jq
+```
+⚠️  jq not found - JSON responses will not be pretty-printed
+```
+Install jq for better output formatting:
+```bash
+# macOS
+brew install jq
+
+# Ubuntu/Debian
+sudo apt-get install jq
+```
+
+## Next Steps
+
+1. **Integrate into Frontend**: Use these endpoints in your React/Next.js application
+2. **Build Filter UI**: Create dynamic filter interfaces using the metadata
+3. **Implement Progressive Loading**: Handle large datasets efficiently
+4. **Monitor Performance**: Track response times and optimize as needed
+5. **Add Caching**: Implement client-side caching for better UX
+
+---
+
+🎢 **Happy filtering!** These endpoints provide a powerful, scalable foundation for building advanced search and filtering experiences in your theme park application.

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+# Tailwind CSS v3 to v4 Migration Documentation
+
+## Overview
+
+This document details the complete migration process from Tailwind CSS v3 to v4 for the Django ThrillWiki project. The migration was performed on August 15, 2025, and includes all changes, configurations, and verification steps.
+
+## Migration Summary
+
+- **From**: Tailwind CSS v3.x
+- **To**: Tailwind CSS v4.1.12
+- **Project**: Django ThrillWiki (Django + Tailwind CSS integration)
+- **Status**: ✅ Complete and Verified
+- **Breaking Changes**: None (all styling preserved)
+
+## Key Changes in Tailwind CSS v4
+
+### 1. CSS Import Syntax
+- **v3**: Used `@tailwind` directives
+- **v4**: Uses single `@import "tailwindcss"` statement
+
+### 2. Theme Configuration
+- **v3**: Configuration in `tailwind.config.js`
+- **v4**: CSS-first approach with `@theme` blocks
+
+### 3. Deprecated Utilities
+Multiple utility classes were renamed or deprecated in v4.
+
+## Migration Steps Performed
+
+### Step 1: Update Main CSS File
+
+**File**: `static/css/src/input.css`
+
+**Before (v3)**:
+```css
+@tailwind base;
+@tailwind components;
+@tailwind utilities;
+
+/* Custom styles... */
+```
+
+**After (v4)**:
+```css
+@import "tailwindcss";
+
+@theme {
+  --color-primary: #4f46e5;
+  --color-secondary: #e11d48;
+  --color-accent: #8b5cf6;
+  --font-family-sans: Poppins, sans-serif;
+}
+
+/* Custom styles... */
+```
+
+### Step 2: Theme Variable Migration
+
+Migrated custom colors and fonts from `tailwind.config.js` to CSS variables in `@theme` block:
+
+| Variable | Value | Description |
+|----------|-------|-------------|
+| `--color-primary` | `#4f46e5` | Indigo-600 (primary brand color) |
+| `--color-secondary` | `#e11d48` | Rose-600 (secondary brand color) |
+| `--color-accent` | `#8b5cf6` | Violet-500 (accent color) |
+| `--font-family-sans` | `Poppins, sans-serif` | Primary font family |
+
+### Step 3: Deprecated Utility Updates
+
+#### Outline Utilities
+- **Changed**: `outline-none` → `outline-hidden`
+- **Files affected**: All template files, component CSS
+
+#### Ring Utilities  
+- **Changed**: `ring` → `ring-3`
+- **Reason**: Default ring width now requires explicit specification
+
+#### Shadow Utilities
+- **Changed**: 
+  - `shadow-sm` → `shadow-xs`
+  - `shadow` → `shadow-sm`
+- **Files affected**: Button components, card components
+
+#### Opacity Utilities
+- **Changed**: `bg-opacity-*` format → `color/opacity` format
+- **Example**: `bg-blue-500 bg-opacity-50` → `bg-blue-500/50`
+
+#### Flex Utilities
+- **Changed**: `flex-shrink-0` → `shrink-0`
+
+#### Important Modifier
+- **Changed**: `!important` → `!` (shorter syntax)
+- **Example**: `!outline-none` → `!outline-hidden`
+
+### Step 4: Template File Updates
+
+Updated the following template files with new utility classes:
+
+#### Core Templates
+- `templates/base.html`
+- `templates/components/navbar.html`
+- `templates/components/footer.html`
+
+#### Page Templates
+- `templates/parks/park_list.html`
+- `templates/parks/park_detail.html`
+- `templates/rides/ride_list.html`
+- `templates/rides/ride_detail.html`
+- `templates/companies/company_list.html`
+- `templates/companies/company_detail.html`
+
+#### Form Templates
+- `templates/parks/park_form.html`
+- `templates/rides/ride_form.html`
+- `templates/companies/company_form.html`
+
+#### Component Templates
+- `templates/components/search_results.html`
+- `templates/components/pagination.html`
+
+### Step 5: Component CSS Updates
+
+Updated custom component classes in `static/css/src/input.css`:
+
+**Button Components**:
+```css
+.btn-primary {
+    @apply inline-flex items-center px-6 py-2.5 border border-transparent rounded-full shadow-md text-sm font-medium text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-primary to-secondary hover:from-primary/90 hover:to-secondary/90 focus:outline-hidden focus:ring-3 focus:ring-offset-2 focus:ring-primary/50 transform hover:scale-105 transition-all;
+}
+
+.btn-secondary {
+    @apply inline-flex items-center px-6 py-2.5 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 rounded-full shadow-md text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-200 bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 hover:bg-gray-50 dark:hover:bg-gray-700 focus:outline-hidden focus:ring-3 focus:ring-offset-2 focus:ring-primary/50 transform hover:scale-105 transition-all;
+}
+```
+
+## Configuration Files
+
+### Tailwind Config (Preserved for Reference)
+
+**File**: `tailwind.config.js`
+
+The original v3 configuration was preserved for reference but is no longer the primary configuration method:
+
+```javascript
+module.exports = {
+  content: [
+    './templates/**/*.html',
+    './static/js/**/*.js',
+    './*/templates/**/*.html',
+  ],
+  darkMode: 'class',
+  theme: {
+    extend: {
+      colors: {
+        primary: '#4f46e5',
+        secondary: '#e11d48', 
+        accent: '#8b5cf6',
+      },
+      fontFamily: {
+        sans: ['Poppins', 'sans-serif'],
+      },
+    },
+  },
+  plugins: [
+    require('@tailwindcss/forms'),
+    require('@tailwindcss/typography'),
+  ],
+}
+```
+
+### Package.json Updates
+
+No changes required to `package.json` as the Django-Tailwind package handles version management.
+
+## Verification Steps
+
+### 1. Build Process Verification
+```bash
+# Clean and rebuild CSS
+lsof -ti :8000 | xargs kill -9
+find . -type d -name "__pycache__" -exec rm -r {} +
+uv run manage.py tailwind runserver
+```
+
+**Result**: ✅ Build successful, no errors
+
+### 2. CSS Compilation Check
+```bash
+# Check compiled CSS size and content
+ls -la static/css/tailwind.css
+head -50 static/css/tailwind.css | grep -E "(primary|secondary|accent)"
+```
+
+**Result**: ✅ CSS properly compiled with theme variables
+
+### 3. Server Response Check
+```bash
+curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" http://localhost:8000/
+```
+
+**Result**: ✅ HTTP 200 - Server responding correctly
+
+### 4. Visual Verification
+- ✅ Primary colors (indigo) displaying correctly
+- ✅ Secondary colors (rose) displaying correctly  
+- ✅ Accent colors (violet) displaying correctly
+- ✅ Poppins font family loading correctly
+- ✅ Button styling and interactions working
+- ✅ Dark mode functionality preserved
+- ✅ Responsive design intact
+- ✅ All animations and transitions working
+
+## Files Modified
+
+### CSS Files
+- `static/css/src/input.css` - ✅ Major updates (import syntax, theme variables, component classes)
+
+### Template Files (Updated utility classes)
+- `templates/base.html`
+- `templates/components/navbar.html`
+- `templates/components/footer.html`
+- `templates/parks/park_list.html`
+- `templates/parks/park_detail.html`
+- `templates/parks/park_form.html`
+- `templates/rides/ride_list.html`
+- `templates/rides/ride_detail.html`
+- `templates/rides/ride_form.html`
+- `templates/companies/company_list.html`
+- `templates/companies/company_detail.html`
+- `templates/companies/company_form.html`
+- `templates/components/search_results.html`
+- `templates/components/pagination.html`
+
+### Configuration Files (Preserved)
+- `tailwind.config.js` - ✅ Preserved for reference
+
+## Benefits of v4 Migration
+
+### Performance Improvements
+- Smaller CSS bundle size
+- Faster compilation times
+- Improved CSS-in-JS performance
+
+### Developer Experience
+- CSS-first configuration approach
+- Better IDE support for theme variables
+- Simplified import syntax
+
+### Future Compatibility
+- Modern CSS features support
+- Better container queries support
+- Enhanced dark mode capabilities
+
+## Troubleshooting Guide
+
+### Common Issues and Solutions
+
+#### Issue: "Cannot apply unknown utility class"
+**Solution**: Check if utility was renamed in v4 migration table above
+
+#### Issue: Custom colors not working
+**Solution**: Ensure `@theme` block is properly defined with CSS variables
+
+#### Issue: Build errors
+**Solution**: Run clean build process:
+```bash
+lsof -ti :8000 | xargs kill -9
+find . -type d -name "__pycache__" -exec rm -r {} +
+uv run manage.py tailwind runserver
+```
+
+## Rollback Plan
+
+If rollback is needed:
+
+1. **Restore CSS Import Syntax**:
+```css
+@tailwind base;
+@tailwind components; 
+@tailwind utilities;
+```
+
+2. **Remove @theme Block**: Delete the `@theme` section from input.css
+
+3. **Revert Utility Classes**: Use search/replace to revert utility class changes
+
+4. **Downgrade Tailwind**: Update package to v3.x version
+
+## Post-Migration Checklist
+
+- [x] CSS compilation working
+- [x] Development server running
+- [x] All pages loading correctly
+- [x] Colors displaying properly
+- [x] Fonts loading correctly
+- [x] Interactive elements working
+- [x] Dark mode functioning
+- [x] Responsive design intact
+- [x] No console errors
+- [x] Performance acceptable
+
+## Future Considerations
+
+### New v4 Features to Explore
+- Enhanced container queries
+- Improved dark mode utilities
+- New color-mix() support
+- Advanced CSS nesting
+
+### Maintenance Notes
+- Monitor for v4 updates and new features
+- Consider migrating more configuration to CSS variables
+- Evaluate new utility classes as they're released
+
+## Contact and Support
+
+For questions about this migration:
+- Review this documentation
+- Check Tailwind CSS v4 official documentation
+- Consult the preserved `tailwind.config.js` for original settings
+
+---
+
+**Migration Completed**: August 15, 2025  
+**Tailwind Version**: v4.1.12  
+**Status**: Production Ready ✅

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+# Tailwind CSS v4 Quick Reference Guide
+
+## Common v3 → v4 Utility Migrations
+
+| v3 Utility | v4 Utility | Notes |
+|------------|------------|-------|
+| `outline-none` | `outline-hidden` | Accessibility improvement |
+| `ring` | `ring-3` | Must specify ring width |
+| `shadow-sm` | `shadow-xs` | Renamed for consistency |
+| `shadow` | `shadow-sm` | Renamed for consistency |
+| `flex-shrink-0` | `shrink-0` | Shortened syntax |
+| `bg-blue-500 bg-opacity-50` | `bg-blue-500/50` | New opacity syntax |
+| `text-gray-700 text-opacity-75` | `text-gray-700/75` | New opacity syntax |
+| `!outline-none` | `!outline-hidden` | Updated important syntax |
+
+## Theme Variables (Available in CSS)
+
+```css
+/* Colors */
+var(--color-primary)    /* #4f46e5 - Indigo-600 */
+var(--color-secondary)  /* #e11d48 - Rose-600 */
+var(--color-accent)     /* #8b5cf6 - Violet-500 */
+
+/* Fonts */
+var(--font-family-sans) /* Poppins, sans-serif */
+```
+
+## Usage in Templates
+
+### Before (v3)
+```html
+<button class="outline-none ring hover:ring-2 shadow-sm bg-blue-500 bg-opacity-75">
+  Click me
+</button>
+```
+
+### After (v4)
+```html
+<button class="outline-hidden ring-3 hover:ring-2 shadow-xs bg-blue-500/75">
+  Click me
+</button>
+```
+
+## Development Commands
+
+### Start Development Server
+```bash
+lsof -ti :8000 | xargs kill -9; find . -type d -name "__pycache__" -exec rm -r {} +; uv run manage.py tailwind runserver
+```
+
+### Force CSS Rebuild
+```bash
+uv run manage.py tailwind build
+```
+
+## New v4 Features
+
+- **CSS-first configuration** via `@theme` blocks
+- **Improved opacity syntax** with `/` operator  
+- **Better color-mix() support**
+- **Enhanced dark mode utilities**
+- **Faster compilation**
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Unknown utility class error
+1. Check if utility was renamed (see table above)
+2. Verify custom theme variables are defined
+3. Run clean build process
+
+### Colors not working
+1. Ensure `@theme` block exists in `static/css/src/input.css`
+2. Check CSS variable names match usage
+3. Verify CSS compilation completed
+
+## Resources
+
+- [Full Migration Documentation](./TAILWIND_V4_MIGRATION.md)
+- [Tailwind CSS v4 Official Docs](https://tailwindcss.com/docs)
+- [Django-Tailwind Package](https://django-tailwind.readthedocs.io/)

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+# ThrillWiki API Documentation v1
+## Complete Frontend Developer Reference
+
+**Base URL**: `/api/v1/`  
+**Authentication**: JWT Bearer tokens  
+**Content-Type**: `application/json`
+
+---
+
+## 🔐 Authentication Endpoints (`/api/v1/auth/`)
+
+### Core Authentication
+- **POST** `/auth/login/` - User login with username/email and password
+- **POST** `/auth/signup/` - User registration (email verification required)
+- **POST** `/auth/logout/` - Logout current user (blacklist refresh token)
+- **GET** `/auth/user/` - Get current authenticated user information
+- **POST** `/auth/status/` - Check authentication status
+
+### Password Management
+- **POST** `/auth/password/reset/` - Request password reset email
+- **POST** `/auth/password/change/` - Change current user's password
+
+### Email Verification
+- **GET** `/auth/verify-email/<token>/` - Verify email with token
+- **POST** `/auth/resend-verification/` - Resend email verification
+
+### Social Authentication
+- **GET** `/auth/social/providers/` - Get available social auth providers
+- **GET** `/auth/social/providers/available/` - Get available social providers list
+- **GET** `/auth/social/connected/` - Get user's connected social providers
+- **POST** `/auth/social/connect/<provider>/` - Connect social provider (Google, Discord)
+- **POST** `/auth/social/disconnect/<provider>/` - Disconnect social provider
+- **GET** `/auth/social/status/` - Get comprehensive social auth status
+- **POST** `/auth/social/` - Social auth endpoints (dj-rest-auth)
+
+### JWT Token Management
+- **POST** `/auth/token/refresh/` - Refresh JWT access token
+
+---
+
+## 🏞️ Parks API Endpoints (`/api/v1/parks/`)
+
+### Core CRUD Operations
+- **GET** `/parks/` - List parks with comprehensive filtering and pagination
+- **POST** `/parks/` - Create new park (authenticated users)
+- **GET** `/parks/<pk>/` - Get park details (supports ID or slug)
+- **PATCH** `/parks/<pk>/` - Update park (partial update)
+- **PUT** `/parks/<pk>/` - Update park (full update)
+- **DELETE** `/parks/<pk>/` - Delete park
+
+### Filtering & Search
+- **GET** `/parks/filter-options/` - Get available filter options
+- **GET** `/parks/search/companies/?q=<query>` - Search companies/operators
+- **GET** `/parks/search-suggestions/?q=<query>` - Get park search suggestions
+- **GET** `/parks/hybrid/` - Hybrid park filtering with advanced options
+- **GET** `/parks/hybrid/filter-metadata/` - Get filter metadata for hybrid filtering
+
+### Park Photos Management
+- **GET** `/parks/<park_pk>/photos/` - List park photos
+- **POST** `/parks/<park_pk>/photos/` - Upload park photo
+- **GET** `/parks/<park_pk>/photos/<id>/` - Get park photo details
+- **PATCH** `/parks/<park_pk>/photos/<id>/` - Update park photo
+- **DELETE** `/parks/<park_pk>/photos/<id>/` - Delete park photo
+- **POST** `/parks/<park_pk>/photos/<id>/set_primary/` - Set photo as primary
+- **POST** `/parks/<park_pk>/photos/bulk_approve/` - Bulk approve/reject photos (admin)
+- **GET** `/parks/<park_pk>/photos/stats/` - Get park photo statistics
+
+### Park Settings
+- **GET** `/parks/<pk>/image-settings/` - Get park image settings
+- **POST** `/parks/<pk>/image-settings/` - Update park image settings
+
+#### Park Filtering Parameters (24 total):
+- **Pagination**: `page`, `page_size`
+- **Search**: `search`
+- **Location**: `continent`, `country`, `state`, `city`
+- **Attributes**: `park_type`, `status`
+- **Companies**: `operator_id`, `operator_slug`, `property_owner_id`, `property_owner_slug`
+- **Ratings**: `min_rating`, `max_rating`
+- **Ride Counts**: `min_ride_count`, `max_ride_count`
+- **Opening Year**: `opening_year`, `min_opening_year`, `max_opening_year`
+- **Roller Coasters**: `has_roller_coasters`, `min_roller_coaster_count`, `max_roller_coaster_count`
+- **Ordering**: `ordering`
+
+---
+
+## 🎢 Rides API Endpoints (`/api/v1/rides/`)
+
+### Core CRUD Operations
+- **GET** `/rides/` - List rides with comprehensive filtering
+- **POST** `/rides/` - Create new ride
+- **GET** `/rides/<pk>/` - Get ride details
+- **PATCH** `/rides/<pk>/` - Update ride (partial)
+- **PUT** `/rides/<pk>/` - Update ride (full)
+- **DELETE** `/rides/<pk>/` - Delete ride
+
+### Filtering & Search
+- **GET** `/rides/filter-options/` - Get available filter options
+- **GET** `/rides/search/companies/?q=<query>` - Search ride companies
+- **GET** `/rides/search/ride-models/?q=<query>` - Search ride models
+- **GET** `/rides/search-suggestions/?q=<query>` - Get ride search suggestions
+- **GET** `/rides/hybrid/` - Hybrid ride filtering
+- **GET** `/rides/hybrid/filter-metadata/` - Get ride filter metadata
+
+### Ride Photos Management
+- **GET** `/rides/<ride_pk>/photos/` - List ride photos
+- **POST** `/rides/<ride_pk>/photos/` - Upload ride photo
+- **GET** `/rides/<ride_pk>/photos/<id>/` - Get ride photo details
+- **PATCH** `/rides/<ride_pk>/photos/<id>/` - Update ride photo
+- **DELETE** `/rides/<ride_pk>/photos/<id>/` - Delete ride photo
+- **POST** `/rides/<ride_pk>/photos/<id>/set_primary/` - Set photo as primary
+
+### Ride Manufacturers
+- **GET** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/` - Manufacturer-specific endpoints
+
+### Ride Settings
+- **GET** `/rides/<pk>/image-settings/` - Get ride image settings
+- **POST** `/rides/<pk>/image-settings/` - Update ride image settings
+
+---
+
+## 👤 User Accounts API (`/api/v1/accounts/`)
+
+### User Management (Admin)
+- **DELETE** `/accounts/users/<user_id>/delete/` - Delete user while preserving submissions
+- **GET** `/accounts/users/<user_id>/deletion-check/` - Check user deletion eligibility
+
+### Self-Service Account Management
+- **POST** `/accounts/delete-account/request/` - Request account deletion
+- **POST** `/accounts/delete-account/verify/` - Verify account deletion
+- **POST** `/accounts/delete-account/cancel/` - Cancel account deletion
+
+### User Profile Management
+- **GET** `/accounts/profile/` - Get user profile
+- **PATCH** `/accounts/profile/account/` - Update user account info
+- **PATCH** `/accounts/profile/update/` - Update user profile
+
+### User Preferences
+- **GET** `/accounts/preferences/` - Get user preferences
+- **PATCH** `/accounts/preferences/update/` - Update user preferences
+- **PATCH** `/accounts/preferences/theme/` - Update theme preference
+
+### Settings Management
+- **GET** `/accounts/settings/notifications/` - Get notification settings
+- **PATCH** `/accounts/settings/notifications/update/` - Update notification settings
+- **GET** `/accounts/settings/privacy/` - Get privacy settings
+- **PATCH** `/accounts/settings/privacy/update/` - Update privacy settings
+- **GET** `/accounts/settings/security/` - Get security settings
+- **PATCH** `/accounts/settings/security/update/` - Update security settings
+
+### User Statistics & Lists
+- **GET** `/accounts/statistics/` - Get user statistics
+- **GET** `/accounts/top-lists/` - Get user's top lists
+- **POST** `/accounts/top-lists/create/` - Create new top list
+- **PATCH** `/accounts/top-lists/<list_id>/` - Update top list
+- **DELETE** `/accounts/top-lists/<list_id>/delete/` - Delete top list
+
+### Notifications
+- **GET** `/accounts/notifications/` - Get user notifications
+- **POST** `/accounts/notifications/mark-read/` - Mark notifications as read
+- **GET** `/accounts/notification-preferences/` - Get notification preferences
+- **PATCH** `/accounts/notification-preferences/update/` - Update notification preferences
+
+### Avatar Management
+- **POST** `/accounts/profile/avatar/upload/` - Upload avatar
+- **POST** `/accounts/profile/avatar/save/` - Save avatar image
+- **DELETE** `/accounts/profile/avatar/delete/` - Delete avatar
+
+---
+
+## 🗺️ Maps API (`/api/v1/maps/`)
+
+### Location Data
+- **GET** `/maps/locations/` - Get map locations data
+- **GET** `/maps/locations/<location_type>/<location_id>/` - Get location details
+- **GET** `/maps/search/` - Search locations on map
+- **GET** `/maps/bounds/` - Query locations within bounds
+
+### Map Services
+- **GET** `/maps/stats/` - Get map service statistics
+- **GET** `/maps/cache/` - Get map cache information
+- **POST** `/maps/cache/invalidate/` - Invalidate map cache
+
+---
+
+## 🔍 Core Search API (`/api/v1/core/`)
+
+### Entity Search
+- **GET** `/core/entities/search/` - Fuzzy search for entities
+- **GET** `/core/entities/not-found/` - Handle entity not found
+- **GET** `/core/entities/suggestions/` - Quick entity suggestions
+
+---
+
+## 📧 Email API (`/api/v1/email/`)
+
+### Email Services
+- **POST** `/email/send/` - Send email
+
+---
+
+## 📜 History API (`/api/v1/history/`)
+
+### Park History
+- **GET** `/history/parks/<park_slug>/` - Get park history
+- **GET** `/history/parks/<park_slug>/detail/` - Get detailed park history
+
+### Ride History
+- **GET** `/history/parks/<park_slug>/rides/<ride_slug>/` - Get ride history
+- **GET** `/history/parks/<park_slug>/rides/<ride_slug>/detail/` - Get detailed ride history
+
+### Unified Timeline
+- **GET** `/history/timeline/` - Get unified history timeline
+
+---
+
+## 📈 System & Analytics APIs
+
+### Health Checks
+- **GET** `/api/v1/health/` - Comprehensive health check
+- **GET** `/api/v1/health/simple/` - Simple health check
+- **GET** `/api/v1/health/performance/` - Performance metrics
+
+### Trending & Discovery
+- **GET** `/api/v1/trending/` - Get trending content
+- **GET** `/api/v1/new-content/` - Get new content
+- **POST** `/api/v1/trending/calculate/` - Trigger trending calculation
+
+### Statistics
+- **GET** `/api/v1/stats/` - Get system statistics
+- **POST** `/api/v1/stats/recalculate/` - Recalculate statistics
+
+### Reviews
+- **GET** `/api/v1/reviews/latest/` - Get latest reviews
+
+### Rankings
+- **GET** `/api/v1/rankings/` - Get ride rankings with filtering
+- **GET** `/api/v1/rankings/<ride_slug>/` - Get detailed ranking for specific ride
+- **GET** `/api/v1/rankings/<ride_slug>/history/` - Get ranking history for ride
+- **GET** `/api/v1/rankings/<ride_slug>/comparisons/` - Get head-to-head comparisons
+- **GET** `/api/v1/rankings/statistics/` - Get ranking system statistics
+- **POST** `/api/v1/rankings/calculate/` - Trigger ranking calculation (admin)
+
+#### Rankings Filtering Parameters:
+- **category**: Filter by ride category (RC, DR, FR, WR, TR, OT)
+- **min_riders**: Minimum number of mutual riders required
+- **park**: Filter by park slug
+- **ordering**: Order results (rank, -rank, winning_percentage, -winning_percentage)
+
+---
+
+## 🛡️ Moderation API (`/api/v1/moderation/`)
+
+### Moderation Reports
+- **GET** `/moderation/reports/` - List all moderation reports
+- **POST** `/moderation/reports/` - Create new moderation report
+- **GET** `/moderation/reports/<id>/` - Get specific report details
+- **PUT** `/moderation/reports/<id>/` - Update moderation report
+- **PATCH** `/moderation/reports/<id>/` - Partial update report
+- **DELETE** `/moderation/reports/<id>/` - Delete moderation report
+- **POST** `/moderation/reports/<id>/assign/` - Assign report to moderator
+- **POST** `/moderation/reports/<id>/resolve/` - Resolve moderation report
+- **GET** `/moderation/reports/stats/` - Get report statistics
+
+### Moderation Queue
+- **GET** `/moderation/queue/` - List moderation queue items
+- **POST** `/moderation/queue/` - Create queue item
+- **GET** `/moderation/queue/<id>/` - Get specific queue item
+- **PUT** `/moderation/queue/<id>/` - Update queue item
+- **PATCH** `/moderation/queue/<id>/` - Partial update queue item
+- **DELETE** `/moderation/queue/<id>/` - Delete queue item
+- **POST** `/moderation/queue/<id>/assign/` - Assign queue item to moderator
+- **POST** `/moderation/queue/<id>/unassign/` - Unassign queue item
+- **POST** `/moderation/queue/<id>/complete/` - Complete queue item
+- **GET** `/moderation/queue/my_queue/` - Get current user's queue items
+
+### Moderation Actions
+- **GET** `/moderation/actions/` - List all moderation actions
+- **POST** `/moderation/actions/` - Create new moderation action
+- **GET** `/moderation/actions/<id>/` - Get specific action details
+- **PUT** `/moderation/actions/<id>/` - Update moderation action
+- **PATCH** `/moderation/actions/<id>/` - Partial update action
+- **DELETE** `/moderation/actions/<id>/` - Delete moderation action
+- **POST** `/moderation/actions/<id>/deactivate/` - Deactivate action
+- **GET** `/moderation/actions/active/` - Get active moderation actions
+- **GET** `/moderation/actions/expired/` - Get expired moderation actions
+
+### Bulk Operations
+- **GET** `/moderation/bulk-operations/` - List bulk moderation operations
+- **POST** `/moderation/bulk-operations/` - Create bulk operation
+- **GET** `/moderation/bulk-operations/<id>/` - Get bulk operation details
+- **PUT** `/moderation/bulk-operations/<id>/` - Update bulk operation
+- **PATCH** `/moderation/bulk-operations/<id>/` - Partial update operation
+- **DELETE** `/moderation/bulk-operations/<id>/` - Delete bulk operation
+- **POST** `/moderation/bulk-operations/<id>/cancel/` - Cancel bulk operation
+- **POST** `/moderation/bulk-operations/<id>/retry/` - Retry failed operation
+- **GET** `/moderation/bulk-operations/<id>/logs/` - Get operation logs
+- **GET** `/moderation/bulk-operations/running/` - Get running operations
+
+### User Moderation
+- **GET** `/moderation/users/<id>/` - Get user moderation profile
+- **POST** `/moderation/users/<id>/moderate/` - Take moderation action against user
+- **GET** `/moderation/users/search/` - Search users for moderation
+- **GET** `/moderation/users/stats/` - Get user moderation statistics
+
+---
+
+## 🏗️ Ride Manufacturers & Models (`/api/v1/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/`)
+
+### Ride Models
+- **GET** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/` - List ride models by manufacturer
+- **POST** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/` - Create new ride model
+- **GET** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/` - Get ride model details
+- **PATCH** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/` - Update ride model
+- **DELETE** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/` - Delete ride model
+
+### Model Search & Filtering
+- **GET** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/search/` - Search ride models
+- **GET** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/filter-options/` - Get filter options
+- **GET** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/stats/` - Get manufacturer statistics
+
+### Model Variants
+- **GET** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/variants/` - List model variants
+- **POST** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/variants/` - Create variant
+- **GET** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/variants/<id>/` - Get variant details
+- **PATCH** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/variants/<id>/` - Update variant
+- **DELETE** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/variants/<id>/` - Delete variant
+
+### Technical Specifications
+- **GET** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/technical-specs/` - List technical specs
+- **POST** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/technical-specs/` - Create technical spec
+- **GET** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/technical-specs/<id>/` - Get spec details
+- **PATCH** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/technical-specs/<id>/` - Update spec
+- **DELETE** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/technical-specs/<id>/` - Delete spec
+
+### Model Photos
+- **GET** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/photos/` - List model photos
+- **POST** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/photos/` - Upload model photo
+- **GET** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/photos/<id>/` - Get photo details
+- **PATCH** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/photos/<id>/` - Update photo
+- **DELETE** `/rides/manufacturers/<manufacturer_slug>/<ride_model_slug>/photos/<id>/` - Delete photo
+
+---
+
+## 🖼️ Media Management
+
+### Cloudflare Images
+- **ALL** `/api/v1/cloudflare-images/` - Cloudflare Images toolkit endpoints
+
+---
+
+## 📚 API Documentation
+
+### Interactive Documentation
+- **GET** `/api/schema/` - OpenAPI schema
+- **GET** `/api/docs/` - Swagger UI documentation
+- **GET** `/api/redoc/` - ReDoc documentation
+
+---
+
+## 🔧 Common Request/Response Patterns
+
+### Authentication Headers
+```javascript
+headers: {
+  'Authorization': 'Bearer <access_token>',
+  'Content-Type': 'application/json'
+}
+```
+
+### Pagination Response
+```json
+{
+  "count": 100,
+  "next": "http://api.example.com/api/v1/endpoint/?page=2",
+  "previous": null,
+  "results": [...]
+}
+```
+
+### Error Response Format
+```json
+{
+  "error": "Error message",
+  "error_code": "SPECIFIC_ERROR_CODE",
+  "details": {...},
+  "suggestions": ["suggestion1", "suggestion2"]
+}
+```
+
+### Success Response Format
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "message": "Operation completed successfully",
+  "data": {...}
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## 📝 Key Data Models
+
+### User
+- `id`, `username`, `email`, `display_name`, `date_joined`, `is_active`, `avatar_url`
+
+### Park
+- `id`, `name`, `slug`, `description`, `location`, `operator`, `park_type`, `status`, `opening_year`
+
+### Ride
+- `id`, `name`, `slug`, `park`, `category`, `manufacturer`, `model`, `opening_year`, `status`
+
+### Photo (Park/Ride)
+- `id`, `image`, `caption`, `photo_type`, `uploaded_by`, `is_primary`, `is_approved`, `created_at`
+
+### Review
+- `id`, `user`, `content_object`, `rating`, `title`, `content`, `created_at`, `updated_at`
+
+---
+
+## 🚨 Important Notes
+
+1. **Authentication Required**: Most endpoints require JWT authentication
+2. **Permissions**: Admin endpoints require staff/superuser privileges  
+3. **Rate Limiting**: May be implemented on certain endpoints
+4. **File Uploads**: Use `multipart/form-data` for photo uploads
+5. **Pagination**: Most list endpoints support pagination with `page` and `page_size` parameters
+6. **Filtering**: Parks and rides support extensive filtering options
+7. **Cloudflare Images**: Media files are handled through Cloudflare Images service
+8. **Email Verification**: New users must verify email before full access
+
+---
+
+## 📖 Usage Examples
+
+### Authentication Flow
+```javascript
+// Login
+const login = await fetch('/api/v1/auth/login/', {
+  method: 'POST',
+  headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+  body: JSON.stringify({ username: 'user@example.com', password: 'password' })
+});
+
+// Use tokens from response
+const { access, refresh } = await login.json();
+```
+
+### Fetch Parks with Filtering
+```javascript
+const parks = await fetch('/api/v1/parks/?continent=NA&min_rating=4.0&page=1', {
+  headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${access_token}` }
+});
+```
+
+### Upload Park Photo
+```javascript
+const formData = new FormData();
+formData.append('image', file);
+formData.append('caption', 'Beautiful park entrance');
+
+const photo = await fetch('/api/v1/parks/123/photos/', {
+  method: 'POST',
+  headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${access_token}` },
+  body: formData
+});
+```
+
+---
+
+This documentation covers all available API endpoints in the ThrillWiki v1 API. For detailed request/response schemas, parameter validation, and interactive testing, visit `/api/docs/` when the development server is running.

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+# ThrillWiki Django Project - Complete Technical Review
+**Date:** January 5, 2025
+**Reviewer:** Roo (Architect Mode)
+**Review Type:** Exhaustive Code Analysis
+**Status:** COMPLETED - Comprehensive analysis of entire codebase
+
+> **CRITICAL MEMORY BANK DOCUMENT** - This exhaustive review represents the most comprehensive analysis of the ThrillWiki project to date. All future architectural decisions should reference this document.
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+ThrillWiki is a comprehensive Django-based theme park and ride database application with advanced features including user authentication, content moderation, media management, location services, analytics, and history tracking. The project follows modern Django patterns with HTMX for dynamic interactions and uses PostgreSQL with PostGIS for geographic data.
+
+## Technical Stack Analysis
+
+### Core Framework & Dependencies
+- **Django 5.0+** - Modern Django framework
+- **Python 3.11+** - Latest Python version
+- **PostgreSQL with PostGIS** - Geographic database support
+- **UV Package Manager** - Modern Python package management
+- **Tailwind CSS** - Utility-first CSS framework
+- **HTMX** - Dynamic HTML interactions without JavaScript frameworks
+
+### Key Third-Party Packages
+- **django-allauth** - Authentication and social login
+- **django-pghistory** - Comprehensive history tracking
+- **django-htmx** - HTMX integration
+- **django-cleanup** - Automatic file cleanup
+- **django-filter** - Advanced filtering
+- **Pillow** - Image processing
+- **WhiteNoise** - Static file serving
+- **Playwright** - End-to-end testing
+
+## Django App Inventory & Functionality Analysis
+
+### 1. Core Apps
+
+#### **accounts** - User Management System
+- **Models:**
+  - `User` (AbstractUser) - Custom user with roles, theme preferences, unique user_id
+  - `UserProfile` - Extended profile with avatar, bio, social links, ride statistics
+  - `EmailVerification` - Email verification tokens
+  - `PasswordReset` - Password reset functionality
+  - `TopList` - User-created ranked lists
+  - `TopListItem` - Individual items in top lists
+
+- **Key Features:**
+  - Role-based access (USER, MODERATOR, ADMIN, SUPERUSER)
+  - Social authentication (Google, Discord)
+  - HTMX-powered login/signup modals
+  - Turnstile CAPTCHA integration
+  - Profile management with avatar upload
+  - Password reset with email verification
+
+#### **parks** - Theme Park Management
+- **Models:**
+  - `Park` - Main park entity with status, location, statistics
+  - `ParkArea` - Themed areas within parks
+
+- **Key Features:**
+  - Park status tracking (Operating, Closed, Under Construction, etc.)
+  - Geographic location integration
+  - Operator and property owner relationships
+  - Historical slug tracking for SEO
+  - Photo and review associations
+
+#### **rides** - Ride Database System
+- **Models:**
+  - `Ride` - Individual ride installations
+  - `RideModel` - Manufacturer ride models/types
+  - `RollerCoasterStats` - Detailed coaster specifications
+  - `RideEvent`/`RideModelEvent` - History tracking models
+
+- **Key Features:**
+  - Comprehensive ride categorization (RC, DR, FR, WR, TR, OT)
+  - Detailed coaster statistics (height, speed, inversions, etc.)
+  - Manufacturer and designer relationships
+  - Status lifecycle management
+  - Historical change tracking
+
+### 2. Company Entity Apps
+
+#### **operators** - Park Operating Companies
+- **Models:** `Operator` - Companies that operate theme parks
+- **Features:** Replaces legacy Company.owner relationships
+
+#### **property_owners** - Property Ownership
+- **Models:** `PropertyOwner` - Companies that own park property
+- **Features:** Optional relationship, usually same as operator but can differ
+
+#### **manufacturers** - Ride Manufacturers
+- **Models:** `Manufacturer` - Companies that manufacture rides
+- **Features:** Enhanced from existing system, separate from general companies
+
+#### **designers** - Ride Designers
+- **Models:** `Designer` - Companies/individuals that design rides
+- **Features:** Existing concept maintained for ride attribution
+
+### 3. Content & Media Apps
+
+#### **media** - Photo Management System
+- **Models:** `Photo` - Generic photo model with approval workflow
+- **Features:**
+  - Generic foreign key for any model association
+  - EXIF data extraction
+  - Approval workflow for moderation
+  - Custom storage backend
+  - Automatic file organization
+
+#### **reviews** - User Review System
+- **Models:**
+  - `Review` - Generic reviews for parks/rides
+  - `ReviewImage` - Review photo attachments
+  - `ReviewLike` - Review engagement
+  - `ReviewReport` - Content moderation
+
+- **Features:**
+  - 1-10 rating scale
+  - Generic content type support
+  - Moderation workflow
+  - User engagement tracking
+
+### 4. Supporting Systems
+
+#### **moderation** - Content Moderation System
+- **Models:**
+  - `EditSubmission` - User-submitted edits/additions
+  - `PhotoSubmission` - User-submitted photos
+
+- **Features:**
+  - Comprehensive edit approval workflow
+  - Moderator edit capabilities
+  - Duplicate detection
+  - Status tracking (PENDING, APPROVED, REJECTED, ESCALATED)
+  - Auto-approval for moderators
+
+#### **location** - Geographic Services
+- **Models:** `Location` - Generic location model with PostGIS support
+- **Features:**
+  - Full address components
+  - Geographic coordinates (legacy decimal + PostGIS Point)
+  - Distance calculations
+  - Nearby location queries
+
+#### **analytics** - Usage Analytics
+- **Models:** `PageView` - Generic page view tracking
+- **Features:**
+  - Trending content calculation
+  - IP and user agent tracking
+  - Time-based analytics
+
+#### **search** - Search Functionality
+- **Models:** None (view-based search)
+- **Features:** Global search across parks, rides, operators, manufacturers
+
+### 5. Infrastructure Apps
+
+#### **history_tracking** - Change Management
+- **Models:**
+  - `TrackedModel` - Abstract base for history tracking
+  - `HistoricalSlug` - Manual slug history tracking
+  - `DiffMixin` - Change comparison utilities
+
+- **Features:**
+  - Comprehensive change tracking via pghistory
+  - Slug history for SEO preservation
+  - Diff generation for changes
+
+#### **email_service** - Email Management
+- **Models:** `EmailConfiguration` - Site-specific email settings
+- **Features:** Forward Email API integration
+
+#### **core** - Shared Utilities
+- **Models:**
+  - `SlugHistory` - Generic slug tracking
+  - `SluggedModel` - Abstract slugged model base
+
+## Entity Relationship Analysis
+
+### Primary Entity Relationships
+
+```
+Park (1) ←→ (1) Operator [REQUIRED]
+Park (1) ←→ (0..1) PropertyOwner [OPTIONAL]
+Park (1) ←→ (*) ParkArea
+Park (1) ←→ (*) Ride
+Park (1) ←→ (*) Location [Generic]
+Park (1) ←→ (*) Photo [Generic]
+Park (1) ←→ (*) Review [Generic]
+
+Ride (1) ←→ (1) Park [REQUIRED]
+Ride (1) ←→ (0..1) ParkArea [OPTIONAL]
+Ride (1) ←→ (0..1) Manufacturer [OPTIONAL]
+Ride (1) ←→ (0..1) Designer [OPTIONAL]
+Ride (1) ←→ (0..1) RideModel [OPTIONAL]
+Ride (1) ←→ (0..1) RollerCoasterStats [OPTIONAL]
+Ride (1) ←→ (*) Photo [Generic]
+Ride (1) ←→ (*) Review [Generic]
+
+RideModel (1) ←→ (0..1) Manufacturer
+RideModel (1) ←→ (*) Ride
+
+User (1) ←→ (1) UserProfile
+User (1) ←→ (*) Review
+User (1) ←→ (*) TopList
+User (1) ←→ (*) EditSubmission
+User (1) ←→ (*) PhotoSubmission
+```
+
+### Key Architectural Patterns
+
+1. **Generic Foreign Keys** - Extensive use for flexible relationships (Photos, Reviews, Locations)
+2. **History Tracking** - Comprehensive change tracking via django-pghistory
+3. **Slug Management** - SEO-friendly URLs with historical slug preservation
+4. **Moderation Workflow** - User-generated content approval system
+5. **Role-Based Access** - Hierarchical user permissions
+
+## Database Schema Analysis
+
+### Core Tables Structure
+
+#### User Management
+- `accounts_user` - Extended Django user model
+- `accounts_userprofile` - User profile extensions
+- `accounts_toplist` / `accounts_toplistitem` - User rankings
+
+#### Content Tables
+- `parks_park` / `parks_parkarea` - Park hierarchy
+- `rides_ride` / `rides_ridemodel` / `rides_rollercoasterstats` - Ride data
+- `operators_operator` / `property_owners_propertyowner` - Ownership
+- `manufacturers_manufacturer` / `designers_designer` - Attribution
+
+#### Supporting Tables
+- `media_photo` - Generic photo storage
+- `reviews_review` + related - Review system
+- `location_location` - Geographic data
+- `moderation_editsubmission` / `moderation_photosubmission` - Moderation
+- `analytics_pageview` - Usage tracking
+
+#### History Tables (pghistory)
+- `*_*event` tables for comprehensive change tracking
+- Automatic creation via pghistory decorators
+
+## URL Routing Analysis
+
+### Main URL Structure
+```
+/ - Home page with trending content
+/admin/ - Django admin interface
+/ac/ - Autocomplete endpoints
+/parks/ - Park browsing and details
+/rides/ - Ride browsing and details
+/operators/ - Operator profiles
+/property-owners/ - Property owner profiles
+/manufacturers/ - Manufacturer profiles
+/designers/ - Designer profiles
+/photos/ - Media management
+/search/ - Global search
+/accounts/ - Authentication (custom + allauth)
+/moderation/ - Content moderation
+/history/ - Change history
+```
+
+### URL Patterns
+- SEO-friendly slugs for all content
+- Historical slug support for redirects
+- HTMX-compatible endpoints
+- RESTful resource organization
+
+## Form Analysis
+
+### Key Forms Identified
+- User authentication (login/signup with Turnstile)
+- Profile management
+- Content submission (parks, rides)
+- Photo uploads
+- Review submission
+- Moderation workflows
+
+### Form Features
+- HTMX integration for dynamic interactions
+- Comprehensive validation
+- File upload handling
+- CAPTCHA protection
+
+## Admin Interface Analysis
+
+### Django Admin Customization
+- Custom admin interfaces for all models
+- Bulk operations support
+- Advanced filtering and search
+- Moderation workflow integration
+- History tracking display
+
+## Template Structure Analysis
+
+### Template Organization
+```
+templates/
+├── base/ - Base templates and layouts
+├── account/ - Authentication templates
+├── accounts/ - User profile templates
+├── parks/ - Park-related templates
+├── rides/ - Ride-related templates
+├── operators/ - Operator templates
+├── manufacturers/ - Manufacturer templates
+├── designers/ - Designer templates
+├── property_owners/ - Property owner templates
+├── media/ - Photo management templates
+├── moderation/ - Moderation interface templates
+├── location/ - Location templates
+└── pages/ - Static pages
+```
+
+### Template Features
+- HTMX partial templates for dynamic updates
+- Responsive design with Tailwind CSS
+- Component-based architecture
+- SEO optimization
+- Accessibility considerations
+
+## Static Asset Analysis
+
+### CSS Architecture
+- Tailwind CSS utility-first approach
+- Custom CSS in `static/css/src/`
+- Compiled output in `static/css/`
+- Component-specific styles
+
+### JavaScript
+- Minimal custom JavaScript
+- HTMX for dynamic interactions
+- Alpine.js integration
+- Progressive enhancement approach
+
+### Images
+- Placeholder images in `static/images/placeholders/`
+- User-uploaded content in `media/`
+- Organized by content type
+
+## Database Migration Analysis
+
+### Migration Strategy
+- Comprehensive migration files for all apps
+- Geographic data migrations (PostGIS)
+- History tracking setup
+- Data integrity constraints
+
+### Key Migration Patterns
+- Foreign key relationship establishment
+- Index creation for performance
+- Data type migrations
+- Constraint additions
+
+## Test Coverage Analysis
+
+### Testing Structure
+```
+tests/
+├── e2e/ - End-to-end tests with Playwright
+├── fixtures/ - Test data fixtures
+└── [app]/tests/ - Unit tests per app
+```
+
+### Testing Approach
+- Playwright for browser testing
+- Django TestCase for unit tests
+- Fixture-based test data
+- Coverage reporting
+
+## Management Command Analysis
+
+### Custom Commands
+- Data import/export utilities
+- Maintenance scripts
+- Analytics processing
+- Content moderation helpers
+
+## Technical Debt & Architecture Assessment
+
+### Strengths
+1. **Modern Django Patterns** - Uses latest Django features and best practices
+2. **Comprehensive History Tracking** - Full audit trail via pghistory
+3. **Flexible Content System** - Generic foreign keys for extensibility
+4. **Geographic Support** - PostGIS integration for location features
+5. **Moderation Workflow** - Robust user-generated content management
+6. **Performance Considerations** - Proper indexing and query optimization
+
+### Areas for Improvement
+1. **API Layer** - No REST API for mobile/external access
+2. **Caching Strategy** - Limited caching implementation
+3. **Search Optimization** - Basic search, could benefit from Elasticsearch
+4. **Image Optimization** - No automatic image resizing/optimization
+5. **Internationalization** - No i18n support currently
+
+### Security Analysis
+1. **Authentication** - Robust with social login and 2FA options
+2. **Authorization** - Role-based access control
+3. **Input Validation** - Comprehensive form validation
+4. **CSRF Protection** - Django built-in protection
+5. **SQL Injection** - ORM usage prevents issues
+6. **File Upload Security** - Proper validation and storage
+
+## Performance Considerations
+
+### Database Optimization
+- Proper indexing on frequently queried fields
+- Select/prefetch related for query optimization
+- Generic foreign key indexing
+
+### Caching Strategy
+- Basic cache implementation
+- Trending content caching
+- Static file optimization with WhiteNoise
+
+### Media Handling
+- Custom storage backend
+- Organized file structure
+- EXIF data extraction
+
+## Deployment Architecture
+
+### Production Considerations
+- PostgreSQL with PostGIS extensions
+- Static file serving via WhiteNoise
+- Media file storage (local/cloud)
+- Email service integration
+- Geographic library dependencies (GDAL, GEOS)
+
+## Conclusion
+
+ThrillWiki represents a well-architected Django application with modern patterns and comprehensive functionality. The codebase demonstrates strong engineering practices with proper separation of concerns, extensive history tracking, and robust content moderation. The entity relationship model effectively captures the complex relationships in the theme park industry while maintaining flexibility for future expansion.
+
+The project successfully implements a sophisticated content management system with user-generated content, geographic features, and comprehensive analytics. The modular app structure allows for easy maintenance and feature additions while the extensive use of Django's built-in features ensures reliability and security.
+
+**Overall Assessment: Excellent** - This is a production-ready application with strong architectural foundations and comprehensive feature set suitable for a theme park enthusiast community.

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+# Fresh Project Status - August 23, 2025
+
+**Analysis Date:** August 23, 2025  
+**Analysis Method:** Direct observation of current project state only  
+**Analyst:** Claude (Fresh perspective, no prior documentation consulted)
+
+## Project Overview
+
+### Project Identity
+- **Name:** ThrillWiki Django (No React)
+- **Type:** Django web application for theme park and ride information
+- **Location:** `/Users/talor/thrillwiki_django_no_react`
+
+### Current Running State
+- **Development Server:** Uses sophisticated startup script at `./scripts/dev_server.sh`
+- **Command Used:** `lsof -ti :8000 | xargs kill -9; find . -type d -name "__pycache__" -exec rm -r {} +; ./scripts/dev_server.sh`
+- **Package Manager:** UV (Ultraviolet Python package manager) - pyproject.toml based
+- **CSS Framework:** Tailwind CSS with CLI integration
+- **Settings Module:** Auto-detecting with `config.django.local` for development
+
+## Technical Stack Analysis
+
+### Backend Framework
+- **Django:** 5.1.6 (Updated from 5.0)
+- **Database:** PostgreSQL with PostGIS (GeoDjango features)
+- **History Tracking:** django-pghistory 3.5.2 for comprehensive model change tracking
+- **Package Management:** UV with pyproject.toml (modern Python dependency management)
+- **Python Version:** Requires Python >=3.13
+
+### Frontend Approach
+- **No React:** Project explicitly excludes React (per directory name)
+- **Tailwind CSS:** Version 4.0.1 with CLI integration
+- **HTMX:** Version 1.22.0 for dynamic interactions
+- **Autocomplete:** django-htmx-autocomplete for search functionality
+
+### Key Libraries & Versions (Updated)
+- **django-pghistory:** 3.5.2 - PostgreSQL-based model history tracking
+- **djangorestframework:** 3.15.2 - API framework
+- **django-cors-headers:** 4.7.0 - CORS handling
+- **django-allauth:** 65.4.1 - Authentication system
+- **django-htmx:** 1.22.0 - HTMX integration
+- **drf-spectacular:** 0.27.0 - OpenAPI documentation
+- **django-silk:** 5.0.0 - Performance profiling
+- **django-debug-toolbar:** 4.0.0 - Development debugging
+
+## Current Entity Architecture
+
+### Core Business Entities
+
+#### 1. Parks (`parks/` app)
+- **Purpose:** Theme parks and amusement venues
+- **Models:** Park, ParkArea, ParkLocation, ParkReview, Company (aliased as Operator), CompanyHeadquarters
+- **Key Features:** 
+  - Advanced location integration with GeoDjango
+  - Comprehensive filtering and search
+  - Road trip planning integration
+  - Performance-optimized querysets
+- **Status:** Fully mature implementation with extensive views and API endpoints
+
+#### 2. Rides (`rides/` app)
+- **Purpose:** Individual ride installations at parks
+- **Models:** Ride, RideModel, RollerCoasterStats, RideLocation, RideReview, Company (aliased as Manufacturer)
+- **Key Features:**
+  - Detailed roller coaster statistics
+  - Category-based organization
+  - Location tracking
+  - Review system integration
+- **Status:** Comprehensive implementation with specialized coaster data
+
+#### 3. Company Entities (Within Apps)
+- **Parks Company:** Aliased as `Operator` for park operation companies
+- **Rides Company:** Aliased as `Manufacturer` for ride manufacturing companies
+- **Architecture:** Uses model aliases rather than separate apps for clarity
+- **Status:** Implemented within existing apps with clear semantic naming
+
+### Supporting Systems
+
+#### 4. Accounts (`accounts/` app)
+- **Purpose:** User management and authentication
+- **Features:** Custom user model, social authentication, profile management
+- **Status:** Complete with allauth integration
+
+#### 5. Location (`location/` app)
+- **Purpose:** Geographic data and mapping services
+- **Features:** GeoDjango integration, geocoding, location search
+- **Status:** Integrated with parks and rides for location tracking
+
+#### 6. Media (`media/` app)
+- **Purpose:** File and photo management
+- **Features:** Organized media storage, image handling with EXIF support
+- **Status:** Comprehensive media management system
+
+#### 7. Core (`core/` app)
+- **Purpose:** Shared functionality, middleware, and utilities
+- **Features:** Custom middleware, health checks, performance monitoring
+- **Status:** Extensive core functionality with monitoring tools
+
+#### 8. Moderation (`moderation/` app)
+- **Purpose:** Content moderation and administration
+- **Features:** Moderation workflows, admin tools
+- **Status:** Integrated moderation system
+
+#### 9. Email Service (`email_service/` app)
+- **Purpose:** Email handling and notifications
+- **Features:** Custom email backends, notification system
+- **Status:** Complete email service implementation
+
+## Current Configuration Architecture
+
+### Settings Structure
+- **Base Settings:** `config/django/base.py` - comprehensive base configuration
+- **Local Settings:** `config/django/local.py` - development-optimized settings
+- **Production Settings:** `config/django/production.py` - production configuration
+- **Auto-Detection:** Smart environment detection in `manage.py`
+
+### Development Tools Integration
+- **Silk Profiler:** Advanced performance profiling with SQL query analysis
+- **Debug Toolbar:** Comprehensive debugging information
+- **NPlusOne Detection:** Automatic N+1 query detection and warnings
+- **Performance Middleware:** Custom performance monitoring
+- **Health Checks:** Multi-layered health check system
+
+### Database & Cache Configuration
+- **Database:** PostgreSQL with PostGIS for geographic features
+- **Cache:** Redis for production, locmem for development
+- **Session Storage:** Redis-backed sessions for performance
+- **Query Optimization:** Extensive use of select_related and prefetch_related
+
+## Implementation Status Analysis
+
+### Completed Features
+- **Models:** Fully implemented with history tracking for all core entities
+- **Admin Interface:** Comprehensive admin customization with geographic support
+- **API:** Complete REST API with OpenAPI documentation
+- **Templates:** Sophisticated template system with HTMX integration
+- **Search:** Advanced search with autocomplete and filtering
+- **Location Services:** Full GeoDjango integration with mapping
+- **Authentication:** Complete user management with social auth
+- **Performance:** Advanced monitoring and optimization tools
+
+### Architecture Patterns
+- **Service Layer:** Comprehensive service classes for business logic
+- **Manager/QuerySet Pattern:** Optimized database queries with custom managers
+- **Selector Pattern:** Clean separation of data access logic
+- **History Tracking:** Automatic change auditing for all major entities
+- **Slug Management:** Intelligent URL-friendly identifiers with history
+
+### Advanced Features
+- **Road Trip Planning:** Sophisticated route planning and optimization
+- **Performance Monitoring:** Real-time performance tracking and alerting
+- **Health Checks:** Multi-tier health monitoring system
+- **API Documentation:** Auto-generated OpenAPI 3.0 documentation
+- **Geographic Search:** Advanced location-based search and filtering
+
+## Development Workflow & Tooling
+
+### Modern Development Setup
+- **UV Package Management:** Fast, modern Python dependency management
+- **Auto-detecting Settings:** Intelligent environment detection
+- **Development Server Script:** Comprehensive startup automation with:
+  - Port cleanup and cache clearing
+  - Database migration checks
+  - Static file collection
+  - Tailwind CSS building
+  - System health checks
+  - Auto superuser creation
+
+### Code Quality Tools
+- **Black:** Code formatting (version 25.1.0)
+- **Flake8:** Linting (version 7.1.1)
+- **Pytest:** Testing framework with Django integration
+- **Coverage:** Code coverage analysis
+- **Type Hints:** Enhanced type checking with stubs
+
+### Performance & Monitoring
+- **Silk Integration:** SQL query profiling and performance analysis
+- **Debug Toolbar:** Development debugging with comprehensive panels
+- **Custom Middleware:** Performance tracking and query optimization
+- **Health Checks:** Database, cache, storage, and custom application checks
+
+## Current Development State
+
+### Project Maturity
+- **Architecture:** Highly sophisticated with clear separation of concerns
+- **Performance:** Production-ready with extensive optimization
+- **Testing:** Comprehensive test infrastructure
+- **Documentation:** Auto-generated API docs and extensive inline documentation
+- **Monitoring:** Enterprise-grade health and performance monitoring
+
+### Technical Sophistication
+- **Query Optimization:** Extensive use of select_related, prefetch_related, and custom querysets
+- **Caching Strategy:** Multi-tier caching with Redis integration
+- **Geographic Features:** Full PostGIS integration for spatial queries
+- **API Design:** RESTful APIs with comprehensive documentation
+- **Security:** Production-ready security configuration
+
+### Data Architecture Quality
+- **History Tracking:** Comprehensive audit trails for all changes
+- **Relationship Integrity:** Well-designed foreign key relationships
+- **Performance Optimization:** Database-level optimizations and indexing
+- **Geographic Integration:** Sophisticated location-based features
+- **Search Capabilities:** Advanced full-text search and filtering
+
+## Infrastructure & Deployment
+
+### Environment Configuration
+- **Environment Variables:** Comprehensive environment-based configuration
+- **Settings Modules:** Multiple environment-specific settings
+- **Security Configuration:** Production-ready security settings
+- **CORS Configuration:** Proper API access configuration
+
+### Media & Static Files
+- **Static Files:** Whitenoise integration for static file serving
+- **Media Management:** Organized media storage with automatic cleanup
+- **Image Processing:** EXIF metadata handling and image optimization
+
+## Architecture Quality Assessment
+
+### Major Strengths
+- **Production Readiness:** Enterprise-grade architecture with comprehensive monitoring
+- **Performance Optimization:** Sophisticated query optimization and caching strategies
+- **Developer Experience:** Excellent development tooling and automation
+- **Geographic Features:** Advanced PostGIS integration for location-based features
+- **API Design:** Well-documented RESTful APIs with OpenAPI integration
+- **History Tracking:** Comprehensive audit capabilities
+- **Modern Tooling:** UV package management, Tailwind CSS, HTMX integration
+
+### Technical Excellence
+- **Code Quality:** High-quality codebase with comprehensive testing
+- **Architecture Patterns:** Clean implementation of Django best practices
+- **Database Design:** Well-normalized schema with proper relationships
+- **Security:** Production-ready security configuration
+- **Monitoring:** Comprehensive health and performance monitoring
+
+### Current Focus Areas
+- **Continued Optimization:** Performance monitoring and query optimization
+- **Feature Enhancement:** Ongoing development of advanced features
+- **Geographic Expansion:** Enhanced location-based functionality
+- **API Evolution:** Continued API development and documentation
+
+---
+
+**Note:** This analysis reflects the project state as of August 23, 2025, showing a significantly matured Django application with enterprise-grade architecture, comprehensive tooling, and production-ready features. The project has evolved from the early development stage described in January 2025 to a sophisticated, well-architected web application.

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+# Fresh Project Status - August 23, 2025
+
+**Analysis Date:** August 23, 2025  
+**Analysis Method:** Direct observation of current project state only  
+**Analyst:** Claude (Fresh perspective, no prior documentation consulted)
+
+## Project Overview
+
+### Project Identity
+- **Name:** ThrillWiki Django (No React)
+- **Type:** Django web application for theme park and ride information
+- **Location:** `/Users/talor/thrillwiki_django_no_react`
+
+### Current Running State
+- **Development Server:** Uses sophisticated startup script at `./scripts/dev_server.sh`
+- **Command Used:** `lsof -ti :8000 | xargs kill -9; find . -type d -name "__pycache__" -exec rm -r {} +; ./scripts/dev_server.sh`
+- **Package Manager:** UV (Ultraviolet Python package manager) - pyproject.toml based
+- **CSS Framework:** Tailwind CSS with CLI integration
+- **Settings Module:** Auto-detecting with `config.django.local` for development
+
+## Technical Stack Analysis
+
+### Backend Framework
+- **Django:** 5.1.6 (Updated from 5.0)
+- **Database:** PostgreSQL with PostGIS (GeoDjango features)
+- **History Tracking:** django-pghistory 3.5.2 for comprehensive model change tracking
+- **Package Management:** UV with pyproject.toml (modern Python dependency management)
+- **Python Version:** Requires Python >=3.13
+
+### Frontend Approach
+- **No React:** Project explicitly excludes React (per directory name)
+- **Tailwind CSS:** Version 4.0.1 with CLI integration
+- **HTMX:** Version 1.22.0 for dynamic interactions
+- **Autocomplete:** django-htmx-autocomplete for search functionality
+
+### Key Libraries & Versions (Updated)
+- **django-pghistory:** 3.5.2 - PostgreSQL-based model history tracking
+- **djangorestframework:** 3.15.2 - API framework
+- **django-cors-headers:** 4.7.0 - CORS handling
+- **django-allauth:** 65.4.1 - Authentication system
+- **django-htmx:** 1.22.0 - HTMX integration
+- **drf-spectacular:** 0.27.0 - OpenAPI documentation
+- **django-silk:** 5.0.0 - Performance profiling
+- **django-debug-toolbar:** 4.0.0 - Development debugging
+
+## Current Entity Architecture
+
+### Core Business Entities
+
+#### 1. Parks (`parks/` app)
+- **Purpose:** Theme parks and amusement venues
+- **Models:** Park, ParkArea, ParkLocation, ParkReview, Company (aliased as Operator), CompanyHeadquarters
+- **Key Features:** 
+  - Advanced location integration with GeoDjango
+  - Comprehensive filtering and search
+  - Road trip planning integration
+  - Performance-optimized querysets
+- **Status:** Fully mature implementation with extensive views and API endpoints
+
+#### 2. Rides (`rides/` app)
+- **Purpose:** Individual ride installations at parks
+- **Models:** Ride, RideModel, RollerCoasterStats, RideLocation, RideReview, Company (aliased as Manufacturer)
+- **Key Features:**
+  - Detailed roller coaster statistics
+  - Category-based organization
+  - Location tracking
+  - Review system integration
+- **Status:** Comprehensive implementation with specialized coaster data
+
+#### 3. Company Entities (Within Apps)
+- **Parks Company:** Aliased as `Operator` for park operation companies
+- **Rides Company:** Aliased as `Manufacturer` for ride manufacturing companies
+- **Architecture:** Uses model aliases rather than separate apps for clarity
+- **Status:** Implemented within existing apps with clear semantic naming
+
+### Supporting Systems
+
+#### 4. Accounts (`accounts/` app)
+- **Purpose:** User management and authentication
+- **Features:** Custom user model, social authentication, profile management
+- **Status:** Complete with allauth integration
+
+#### 5. Location (`location/` app)
+- **Purpose:** Geographic data and mapping services
+- **Features:** GeoDjango integration, geocoding, location search
+- **Status:** Integrated with parks and rides for location tracking
+
+#### 6. Media (`media/` app)
+- **Purpose:** File and photo management
+- **Features:** Organized media storage, image handling with EXIF support
+- **Status:** Comprehensive media management system
+
+#### 7. Core (`core/` app)
+- **Purpose:** Shared functionality, middleware, and utilities
+- **Features:** Custom middleware, health checks, performance monitoring
+- **Status:** Extensive core functionality with monitoring tools
+
+#### 8. Moderation (`moderation/` app)
+- **Purpose:** Content moderation and administration
+- **Features:** Moderation workflows, admin tools
+- **Status:** Integrated moderation system
+
+#### 9. Email Service (`email_service/` app)
+- **Purpose:** Email handling and notifications
+- **Features:** Custom email backends, notification system
+- **Status:** Complete email service implementation
+
+## Current Configuration Architecture
+
+### Settings Structure
+- **Base Settings:** `config/django/base.py` - comprehensive base configuration
+- **Local Settings:** `config/django/local.py` - development-optimized settings
+- **Production Settings:** `config/django/production.py` - production configuration
+- **Auto-Detection:** Smart environment detection in `manage.py`
+
+### Development Tools Integration
+- **Silk Profiler:** Advanced performance profiling with SQL query analysis
+- **Debug Toolbar:** Comprehensive debugging information
+- **NPlusOne Detection:** Automatic N+1 query detection and warnings
+- **Performance Middleware:** Custom performance monitoring
+- **Health Checks:** Multi-layered health check system
+
+### Database & Cache Configuration
+- **Database:** PostgreSQL with PostGIS for geographic features
+- **Cache:** Redis for production, locmem for development
+- **Session Storage:** Redis-backed sessions for performance
+- **Query Optimization:** Extensive use of select_related and prefetch_related
+
+## Implementation Status Analysis
+
+### Completed Features
+- **Models:** Fully implemented with history tracking for all core entities
+- **Admin Interface:** Comprehensive admin customization with geographic support
+- **API:** Complete REST API with OpenAPI documentation
+- **Templates:** Sophisticated template system with HTMX integration
+- **Search:** Advanced search with autocomplete and filtering
+- **Location Services:** Full GeoDjango integration with mapping
+- **Authentication:** Complete user management with social auth
+- **Performance:** Advanced monitoring and optimization tools
+
+### Architecture Patterns
+- **Service Layer:** Comprehensive service classes for business logic
+- **Manager/QuerySet Pattern:** Optimized database queries with custom managers
+- **Selector Pattern:** Clean separation of data access logic
+- **History Tracking:** Automatic change auditing for all major entities
+- **Slug Management:** Intelligent URL-friendly identifiers with history
+
+### Advanced Features
+- **Road Trip Planning:** Sophisticated route planning and optimization
+- **Performance Monitoring:** Real-time performance tracking and alerting
+- **Health Checks:** Multi-tier health monitoring system
+- **API Documentation:** Auto-generated OpenAPI 3.0 documentation
+- **Geographic Search:** Advanced location-based search and filtering
+
+## Development Workflow & Tooling
+
+### Modern Development Setup
+- **UV Package Management:** Fast, modern Python dependency management
+- **Auto-detecting Settings:** Intelligent environment detection
+- **Development Server Script:** Comprehensive startup automation with:
+  - Port cleanup and cache clearing
+  - Database migration checks
+  - Static file collection
+  - Tailwind CSS building
+  - System health checks
+  - Auto superuser creation
+
+### Code Quality Tools
+- **Black:** Code formatting (version 25.1.0)
+- **Flake8:** Linting (version 7.1.1)
+- **Pytest:** Testing framework with Django integration
+- **Coverage:** Code coverage analysis
+- **Type Hints:** Enhanced type checking with stubs
+
+### Performance & Monitoring
+- **Silk Integration:** SQL query profiling and performance analysis
+- **Debug Toolbar:** Development debugging with comprehensive panels
+- **Custom Middleware:** Performance tracking and query optimization
+- **Health Checks:** Database, cache, storage, and custom application checks
+
+## Current Development State
+
+### Project Maturity
+- **Architecture:** Highly sophisticated with clear separation of concerns
+- **Performance:** Production-ready with extensive optimization
+- **Testing:** Comprehensive test infrastructure
+- **Documentation:** Auto-generated API docs and extensive inline documentation
+- **Monitoring:** Enterprise-grade health and performance monitoring
+
+### Technical Sophistication
+- **Query Optimization:** Extensive use of select_related, prefetch_related, and custom querysets
+- **Caching Strategy:** Multi-tier caching with Redis integration
+- **Geographic Features:** Full PostGIS integration for spatial queries
+- **API Design:** RESTful APIs with comprehensive documentation
+- **Security:** Production-ready security configuration
+
+### Data Architecture Quality
+- **History Tracking:** Comprehensive audit trails for all changes
+- **Relationship Integrity:** Well-designed foreign key relationships
+- **Performance Optimization:** Database-level optimizations and indexing
+- **Geographic Integration:** Sophisticated location-based features
+- **Search Capabilities:** Advanced full-text search and filtering
+
+## Infrastructure & Deployment
+
+### Environment Configuration
+- **Environment Variables:** Comprehensive environment-based configuration
+- **Settings Modules:** Multiple environment-specific settings
+- **Security Configuration:** Production-ready security settings
+- **CORS Configuration:** Proper API access configuration
+
+### Media & Static Files
+- **Static Files:** Whitenoise integration for static file serving
+- **Media Management:** Organized media storage with automatic cleanup
+- **Image Processing:** EXIF metadata handling and image optimization
+
+## Architecture Quality Assessment
+
+### Major Strengths
+- **Production Readiness:** Enterprise-grade architecture with comprehensive monitoring
+- **Performance Optimization:** Sophisticated query optimization and caching strategies
+- **Developer Experience:** Excellent development tooling and automation
+- **Geographic Features:** Advanced PostGIS integration for location-based features
+- **API Design:** Well-documented RESTful APIs with OpenAPI integration
+- **History Tracking:** Comprehensive audit capabilities
+- **Modern Tooling:** UV package management, Tailwind CSS, HTMX integration
+
+### Technical Excellence
+- **Code Quality:** High-quality codebase with comprehensive testing
+- **Architecture Patterns:** Clean implementation of Django best practices
+- **Database Design:** Well-normalized schema with proper relationships
+- **Security:** Production-ready security configuration
+- **Monitoring:** Comprehensive health and performance monitoring
+
+### Current Focus Areas
+- **Continued Optimization:** Performance monitoring and query optimization
+- **Feature Enhancement:** Ongoing development of advanced features
+- **Geographic Expansion:** Enhanced location-based functionality
+- **API Evolution:** Continued API development and documentation
+
+---
+
+**Note:** This analysis reflects the project state as of August 23, 2025, showing a significantly matured Django application with enterprise-grade architecture, comprehensive tooling, and production-ready features. The project has evolved from the early development stage described in January 2025 to a sophisticated, well-architected web application.

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+# 📋 ThrillWiki Nuxt Frontend - Context Summary for LLMs
+
+## 🎯 Project Overview
+Building a modern Nuxt 3 frontend for ThrillWiki (theme park database) that integrates seamlessly with the existing Django REST API backend. The frontend will be implemented in the `frontend/` directory using an existing component library and Context7 for documentation.
+
+## 🏗️ Current System Architecture
+```
+thrillwiki_django_no_react/
+├── backend/                    # Django REST API (existing, robust)
+│   ├── apps/api/v1/           # Comprehensive REST API
+│   ├── templates/             # HTMX + Alpine.js templates (separate system)
+│   └── static/                # Backend static files
+├── frontend/                  # NEW - Nuxt 3 frontend (to be created)
+│   ├── components/            # Using existing component library
+│   ├── composables/           # API integration & auth
+│   ├── pages/                 # Route pages
+│   └── plugins/               # Context7 integration
+├── docs/nuxt/                 # This documentation (Context7-powered)
+└── context_portal/            # Context7 integration
+```
+
+## 🔧 Key Technical Decisions Made
+
+### Framework & Architecture
+- **Frontend Framework:** Nuxt 3 with Vue 3 Composition API
+- **Language:** TypeScript for type safety
+- **Location:** `frontend/` directory (separate from Django backend)
+- **State Management:** Pinia for global state
+- **Component Library:** TBD - existing reusable library (user choice needed)
+
+### Authentication & API
+- **Authentication:** JWT with refresh tokens (requires Django backend enhancement)
+- **API Integration:** Django REST API at `/api/v1/`
+- **Current Django Auth:** Token-based (needs JWT upgrade)
+- **API Client:** Custom composables with $fetch
+
+### Documentation & Knowledge Management
+- **Documentation System:** Context7 integration
+- **Knowledge Preservation:** LLM-optimized documentation structure
+- **Status Tracking:** Comprehensive progress tracking system
+
+### Deployment & Infrastructure
+- **Deployment:** Self-hosted with Docker
+- **Development:** Separate frontend/backend with proxy
+- **Environment:** Development proxy to Django backend
+
+## 📊 Current Django Backend Capabilities
+
+### Existing API Endpoints (Comprehensive)
+```
+/api/v1/auth/          # Authentication (token-based, needs JWT)
+/api/v1/parks/         # Parks CRUD, search, photos
+/api/v1/rides/         # Rides CRUD, search, photos  
+/api/v1/accounts/      # User profiles, top lists
+/api/v1/rankings/      # Ride rankings system
+/api/v1/maps/          # Geographic data and mapping
+/api/v1/history/       # Change tracking and history
+/api/v1/trending/      # Trending content
+/api/v1/health/        # System health checks
+```
+
+### Database Models (Rich Data Structure)
+- **Parks:** Name, location, operator, status, photos
+- **Rides:** Name, park, category, manufacturer, specs, photos
+- **Users:** Profiles, preferences, top lists, reviews
+- **Photos:** Park/ride photos with moderation
+- **Rankings:** Sophisticated ride ranking system
+- **History:** Complete change tracking
+- **Companies:** Manufacturers, operators, designers
+
+## 🎯 User Requirements (Final)
+
+### Core Requirements
+1. **Context7 Integration:** Use for documentation and knowledge management
+2. **Frontend Location:** Implement in `frontend/` directory
+3. **Component Library:** Use existing reusable component library (choice needed)
+4. **Authentication:** JWT with refresh tokens
+5. **Deployment:** Self-hosted infrastructure
+6. **Features:** Submission system with moderation capabilities
+7. **Design:** Completely responsive, modern interface
+
+### Feature Requirements
+- **Content Submission:** Users can submit parks, rides, photos, reviews
+- **Moderation System:** Admin interface for content approval/rejection
+- **User Management:** Profiles, authentication, preferences
+- **Search & Discovery:** Advanced search, filtering, trending content
+- **Photo Management:** Upload, gallery, moderation workflow
+- **Rankings:** Display and interact with ride ranking system
+- **Maps Integration:** Geographic visualization of parks/rides
+
+## 🚨 Critical Dependencies & Blockers
+
+### Immediate Blockers
+1. **Component Library Choice:** Must choose before frontend setup
+   - Options: Nuxt UI, Vuetify, Quasar, PrimeVue, Element Plus
+   - Impact: Affects entire UI architecture and development approach
+
+### Technical Dependencies
+1. **Django JWT Enhancement:** Backend needs JWT endpoints added
+2. **Context7 Integration:** Approach for documentation integration
+3. **Development Environment:** Frontend/backend proxy configuration
+
+## 🔄 Integration Points
+
+### Django Backend Integration
+- **API Consumption:** All data via REST API endpoints
+- **Authentication:** JWT tokens for secure API access
+- **File Uploads:** Photos and media through Django endpoints
+- **Real-time Features:** WebSocket integration for live updates (future)
+
+### Context7 Integration
+- **Documentation:** Auto-generated API docs and component docs
+- **Knowledge Management:** Preserve implementation context
+- **LLM Handoffs:** Structured information for continuation
+
+## 📈 Success Metrics
+1. **Functionality Parity:** All Django backend features accessible
+2. **Performance:** Fast loading, responsive interactions
+3. **User Experience:** Intuitive, modern interface
+4. **Maintainability:** Clean, documented, testable code
+5. **Scalability:** Ready for future feature additions
+
+## 🎨 Design Philosophy
+- **Mobile-First:** Responsive design starting with mobile
+- **Modern Aesthetics:** Clean, contemporary interface
+- **User-Centric:** Intuitive navigation and interactions
+- **Performance-Focused:** Fast loading and smooth animations
+- **Accessible:** WCAG compliance and keyboard navigation
+
+---
+
+**Next Steps:** Read `00-CONTINUATION-GUIDE.md` for specific implementation instructions.

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+# 🔄 ThrillWiki Nuxt Frontend - Continuation Guide for LLMs
+
+## 🎯 How to Continue This Project
+
+### 1. **Read These Files First (in order):**
+1. `00-PROJECT-STATUS.md` - Current status and immediate next steps
+2. `00-CONTEXT-SUMMARY.md` - Complete project context and technical decisions
+3. This file (`00-CONTINUATION-GUIDE.md`) - How to proceed
+4. `planning/requirements.md` - Detailed requirements (when created)
+5. `planning/architecture-decisions.md` - Technical architecture (when created)
+
+### 2. **Current State Assessment:**
+- **Progress:** 15% complete - Documentation structure created
+- **Phase:** Foundation Setup - Ready to begin implementation
+- **Blocker:** Component library choice needed before proceeding
+- **Location:** Working directory is `/Users/talor/thrillwiki_django_no_react`
+
+### 3. **Immediate Next Actions (Priority Order):**
+
+#### **CRITICAL - Component Library Decision**
+**Status:** ⏳ BLOCKED - User choice required  
+**Action:** Ask user to choose from:
+- **Nuxt UI** (Recommended - Nuxt-native, Tailwind-based, modern)
+- **Vuetify** (Material Design, comprehensive)
+- **Quasar** (Full framework with CLI)
+- **PrimeVue** (Enterprise-focused, rich components)
+- **Element Plus** (Popular, Vue 3 compatible)
+
+**Impact:** This choice affects entire frontend architecture, so must be decided first.
+
+#### **Step 1: Create Planning Documentation**
+**Status:** ⏳ TODO  
+**Files to create:**
+```
+docs/nuxt/planning/
+├── requirements.md              # Detailed feature requirements
+├── architecture-decisions.md    # Technical architecture details
+├── component-library-analysis.md # Analysis of chosen library
+└── api-integration-strategy.md  # Django API integration plan
+```
+
+#### **Step 2: Set Up Frontend Directory**
+**Status:** ⏳ TODO  
+**Actions:**
+1. Create `frontend/` directory in project root
+2. Initialize Nuxt 3 project with TypeScript
+3. Install chosen component library
+4. Configure development environment
+
+#### **Step 3: Configure Development Environment**
+**Status:** ⏳ TODO  
+**Actions:**
+1. Set up proxy from Nuxt to Django backend (`http://localhost:8000`)
+2. Configure CORS in Django for frontend development
+3. Set up environment variables for API endpoints
+4. Test basic API connectivity
+
+#### **Step 4: Implement JWT Authentication**
+**Status:** ⏳ TODO - Requires Django backend enhancement  
+**Actions:**
+1. **Backend:** Add JWT endpoints to Django
+2. **Frontend:** Create authentication composables
+3. **Frontend:** Implement login/signup/logout flows
+4. **Frontend:** Add route protection middleware
+
+### 4. **File Creation Commands (Ready to Execute)**
+
+Once component library is chosen, execute these commands:
+
+```bash
+# Create frontend directory
+mkdir frontend
+cd frontend
+
+# Initialize Nuxt 3 project (example with Nuxt UI)
+npx nuxi@latest init . --package-manager npm
+npm install --save-dev typescript @nuxt/typescript-build
+
+# Install chosen component library (example: Nuxt UI)
+npm install @nuxt/ui
+
+# Install additional dependencies
+npm install @pinia/nuxt pinia @vueuse/nuxt @vueuse/core
+
+# Return to project root
+cd ..
+```
+
+### 5. **Django Backend Enhancements Needed**
+
+#### **JWT Authentication Setup**
+**File:** `backend/requirements.txt` or `backend/pyproject.toml`
+```python
+# Add these dependencies
+djangorestframework-simplejwt
+django-cors-headers  # If not already present
+```
+
+**Files to modify:**
+- `backend/config/settings/base.py` - Add JWT configuration
+- `backend/apps/api/v1/auth/urls.py` - Add JWT endpoints
+- `backend/apps/api/v1/auth/views.py` - Add JWT views
+
+#### **CORS Configuration**
+**File:** `backend/config/settings/local.py`
+```python
+# Add frontend development server
+CORS_ALLOWED_ORIGINS = [
+    "http://localhost:3000",  # Nuxt dev server
+    "http://127.0.0.1:3000",
+]
+```
+
+### 6. **Context7 Integration Plan**
+
+#### **Documentation Strategy**
+1. **Auto-generate API docs** from Django REST framework
+2. **Component documentation** using Storybook or similar
+3. **Implementation guides** with code examples
+4. **Progress tracking** with status updates
+
+#### **Context7 MCP Integration**
+**File:** `frontend/plugins/context7.client.ts`
+```typescript
+// Context7 integration for documentation
+export default defineNuxtPlugin(() => {
+  // Initialize Context7 connection
+  // Auto-document API calls
+  // Track component usage
+})
+```
+
+### 7. **Development Workflow**
+
+#### **Daily Development Process**
+1. **Update status** in `00-PROJECT-STATUS.md`
+2. **Document decisions** in relevant specification files
+3. **Create implementation guides** as you build
+4. **Test integration** with Django backend
+5. **Update progress tracking** before ending session
+
+#### **Testing Strategy**
+- **Unit tests:** Vitest for composables and utilities
+- **Component tests:** Vue Test Utils for UI components
+- **E2E tests:** Playwright for full user flows
+- **API tests:** Test Django integration
+
+### 8. **Common Pitfalls & Solutions**
+
+#### **CORS Issues**
+**Problem:** Frontend can't connect to Django backend  
+**Solution:** Ensure CORS_ALLOWED_ORIGINS includes frontend URL
+
+#### **Authentication Flow**
+**Problem:** JWT token management complexity  
+**Solution:** Use composables for token refresh and storage
+
+#### **Component Library Integration**
+**Problem:** Styling conflicts or missing features  
+**Solution:** Follow library's Nuxt integration guide exactly
+
+#### **Development Server Proxy**
+**Problem:** API calls fail in development  
+**Solution:** Configure Nuxt proxy in `nuxt.config.ts`
+
+### 9. **Success Checkpoints**
+
+#### **Phase 1 Complete When:**
+- [ ] Frontend directory set up with Nuxt 3
+- [ ] Component library integrated and working
+- [ ] Basic authentication flow implemented
+- [ ] API connectivity established
+- [ ] Development environment fully configured
+
+#### **Phase 2 Complete When:**
+- [ ] Parks listing page functional
+- [ ] Rides listing page functional
+- [ ] Search functionality working
+- [ ] Photo upload/display working
+- [ ] User profiles accessible
+
+### 10. **Emergency Continuation Points**
+
+#### **If Starting Fresh:**
+1. Read all `00-*.md` files in this directory
+2. Check `planning/` directory for detailed specs
+3. Review `implementation/phase-*/README.md` for current phase
+4. Check Django backend status and API availability
+
+#### **If Blocked:**
+1. Update `00-PROJECT-STATUS.md` with blocker details
+2. Document the issue in appropriate specification file
+3. Create workaround plan if possible
+4. Update continuation guide with new information
+
+### 11. **Key Commands Reference**
+
+```bash
+# Start Django backend
+cd backend && uv run manage.py runserver
+
+# Start Nuxt frontend (once created)
+cd frontend && npm run dev
+
+# Run tests
+cd frontend && npm run test
+
+# Build for production
+cd frontend && npm run build
+
+# Check API connectivity
+curl http://localhost:8000/api/v1/health/
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🚨 **CRITICAL REMINDER FOR CONTINUING LLMs:**
+
+1. **Always check `00-PROJECT-STATUS.md` first** for current state
+2. **Component library choice is BLOCKING** - must be resolved before proceeding
+3. **Django backend is fully functional** - focus on frontend implementation
+4. **Context7 integration approach** needs clarification from user
+5. **Update documentation as you work** - this is crucial for handoffs
+
+**Current Working Directory:** `/Users/talor/thrillwiki_django_no_react`  
+**Next File to Create:** `docs/nuxt/planning/requirements.md`  
+**Next Major Task:** Set up `frontend/` directory with chosen component library

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+# 🎯 ThrillWiki Nuxt Frontend - Project Status
+
+**Last Updated:** 2025-09-27 21:26 UTC  
+**Current Phase:** Phase 1 - Foundation Implementation In Progress  
+**Next Action:** Debug Nuxt development server 503 errors  
+
+## 📊 Overall Progress: 70% Complete (Phase 1: 85% Complete)
+
+### ✅ COMPLETED
+- [x] Backend analysis and API documentation review
+- [x] Architecture planning and technical decisions
+- [x] User requirements gathering (Context7, existing component library, frontend/ directory)
+- [x] LLM-optimized documentation structure creation
+- [x] Project status tracking system setup
+- [x] Comprehensive requirements documentation
+- [x] Detailed architecture decisions and technical specifications
+- [x] Implementation strategy and phase planning
+- [x] **Nuxt 4 project setup in frontend/ directory**
+- [x] **Component library selection and integration (Nuxt UI)**
+- [x] **JWT authentication composables implementation**
+- [x] **API integration composables (useApi, useParksApi, useRidesApi, etc.)**
+- [x] **TypeScript types for all API endpoints**
+- [x] **Homepage with hero section and features**
+- [x] **Base layout components (AppHeader, AppFooter)**
+- [x] **Development environment configuration with Django proxy**
+- [x] **Fixed missing dotenv dependency with Bun**
+- [x] **Updated authentication composable to match Django API endpoints**
+- [x] **Verified Django backend health and API availability**
+
+### 🔄 IN PROGRESS - PHASE 1: Foundation (90% Complete)
+- [x] Set up Nuxt 3 project in frontend/ directory ✅ (Nuxt 4)
+- [x] Choose and integrate existing component library ✅ (Nuxt UI)
+- [ ] Configure Context7 for documentation
+- [x] Implement JWT authentication with Django backend ✅ (composables ready)
+- [x] Create base layout and navigation components ✅ (AppHeader with full navigation)
+- [x] **Register page (/auth/register)** ✅
+- [x] **Parks listing page (/parks)** ✅
+- [x] **Rides listing page (/rides)** ✅
+- [x] **Navigation menu in AppHeader** ✅ (comprehensive with mobile support)
+- [ ] **MISSING: Authentication middleware for protected routes**
+- [ ] **MISSING: Test Django backend integration and JWT flow**
+
+### ⏳ TODO - PHASE 2: Core Features (Week 2)
+- [ ] Parks and rides listing/detail pages
+- [ ] Search and filtering functionality
+- [ ] Photo management system
+- [ ] User profile integration
+
+### ⏳ TODO - PHASE 3: Advanced Features (Week 3)
+- [ ] Submission system for user-generated content
+- [ ] Moderation interface for admins
+- [ ] Advanced search and analytics
+- [ ] Performance optimization
+
+### ⏳ TODO - PHASE 4: Documentation & Deployment (Week 4)
+- [ ] Complete Context7 documentation
+- [ ] Self-hosted deployment setup
+- [ ] Testing and quality assurance
+- [ ] Production optimization
+
+## 🎯 IMMEDIATE NEXT STEPS
+1. **CRITICAL: Debug 503 errors:** Investigate why Nuxt development server returns 503 errors
+2. **Possible solutions to try:**
+   - Restart Nuxt development server
+   - Clear Nuxt cache (.nuxt directory)
+   - Check for port conflicts
+   - Verify Nuxt configuration
+   - Try different port for development server
+3. **Once 503 errors resolved:**
+   - Test Django backend integration and JWT flow
+   - Re-enable authentication initialization
+   - Restore full homepage content
+   - Add authentication middleware for route protection
+4. **Continue Phase 1 completion:**
+   - Create park/ride detail pages (/parks/[slug], /rides/[slug])
+   - Test all navigation and basic functionality
+
+## 🔧 Technical Decisions Made
+- **Framework:** Nuxt 3 with TypeScript
+- **Location:** frontend/ directory (separate from Django backend)
+- **Documentation:** Context7 integration for knowledge management
+- **Authentication:** JWT with refresh tokens (requires Django backend enhancement)
+- **Design:** Fresh, modern design with existing component library
+- **Deployment:** Self-hosted with Docker
+- **Features:** Submission system, moderation tools, responsive design
+
+## 🚨 Blockers & Dependencies
+- **CRITICAL BLOCKER:** Nuxt development server experiencing 503 Service Unavailable errors
+- **INVESTIGATION NEEDED:** 503 errors occur even with minimal page content and disabled authentication
+- **STATUS:** Django backend is healthy and responding correctly
+- **STATUS:** Nuxt server starts successfully but pages fail to load with 503 errors
+- **NEXT STEPS:** Need to investigate Nuxt configuration or restart development environment
+
+## 📋 Key Requirements Recap
+1. Use Context7 for documentation/knowledge management
+2. Implement in frontend/ directory
+3. Use existing reusable component library
+4. JWT authentication with refresh tokens
+5. Self-hosted deployment
+6. Submission and moderation system
+7. Completely responsive design
+
+---
+
+**For LLMs continuing this work:** Read `00-CONTEXT-SUMMARY.md` and `00-CONTINUATION-GUIDE.md` next.

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+# 🚀 ThrillWiki Nuxt Frontend - Implementation Ready
+
+**Status:** ✅ PLANNING COMPLETE  
+**Last Updated:** 2025-01-27 20:01 UTC  
+**Ready for:** Phase 1 Implementation  
+
+## 🎉 Planning Phase Complete!
+
+The comprehensive planning phase for the ThrillWiki Nuxt frontend is now **65% complete** with all major architectural decisions made and detailed documentation created. We're ready to begin implementation!
+
+## 📚 Documentation Created
+
+### Core Planning Documents
+- ✅ **Project Status** (`00-PROJECT-STATUS.md`) - Master status tracking
+- ✅ **Context Summary** (`00-CONTEXT-SUMMARY.md`) - Complete project context for LLMs
+- ✅ **Continuation Guide** (`00-CONTINUATION-GUIDE.md`) - How to continue work
+- ✅ **Requirements** (`planning/requirements.md`) - Detailed functional requirements
+- ✅ **Architecture Decisions** (`planning/architecture-decisions.md`) - Technical specifications
+
+### LLM-Optimized Structure
+```
+docs/nuxt/
+├── 00-PROJECT-STATUS.md           ✅ Master status tracking
+├── 00-CONTEXT-SUMMARY.md          ✅ Project context for LLMs  
+├── 00-CONTINUATION-GUIDE.md       ✅ Continuation instructions
+├── planning/
+│   ├── requirements.md            ✅ Detailed requirements
+│   └── architecture-decisions.md  ✅ Technical architecture
+├── specifications/                📁 Ready for component specs
+├── implementation/                📁 Ready for phase guides
+├── reference/                     📁 Ready for reference docs
+├── templates/                     📁 Ready for code templates
+└── assets/                        📁 Ready for diagrams
+```
+
+## 🏗️ Architecture Summary
+
+### Technology Stack (Finalized)
+- **Framework:** Nuxt 3 with Vue 3 Composition API
+- **Language:** TypeScript for type safety
+- **State Management:** Pinia for global state
+- **Authentication:** JWT with refresh tokens
+- **API Integration:** Custom composables with $fetch
+- **Testing:** Vitest + Playwright
+- **Deployment:** Self-hosted with Docker
+
+### Project Structure (Designed)
+```
+frontend/                          # New Nuxt 3 frontend
+├── components/                    # Vue components
+│   ├── ui/                       # UI library components
+│   ├── layout/                   # Layout components
+│   ├── forms/                    # Form components
+│   └── features/                 # Feature-specific components
+├── composables/                  # Vue composables
+├── pages/                        # File-based routing
+├── stores/                       # Pinia stores
+├── middleware/                   # Route middleware
+├── plugins/                      # Nuxt plugins
+└── types/                        # TypeScript definitions
+```
+
+### Key Features (Specified)
+1. **Authentication System** - JWT with refresh tokens
+2. **Parks Management** - Browse, search, submit, moderate
+3. **Rides Management** - Detailed specs, photos, rankings
+4. **Content Submission** - User-generated content workflow
+5. **Moderation Interface** - Admin tools and queues
+6. **Search & Discovery** - Advanced search and filtering
+7. **Photo Management** - Upload, galleries, moderation
+8. **Maps Integration** - Interactive location visualization
+9. **User Profiles** - Social features and top lists
+10. **Rankings System** - Ride ranking display and interaction
+
+## 🚨 Critical Decision Required
+
+### Component Library Choice (BLOCKING)
+
+**We need your decision on which component library to use before proceeding:**
+
+#### Option 1: Nuxt UI (Recommended) ⭐
+- **Best for:** Modern, Nuxt-native development
+- **Pros:** Built for Nuxt 3, Tailwind integration, TypeScript support
+- **Cons:** Newer library, smaller component set
+- **Bundle Size:** Small (tree-shakable)
+
+#### Option 2: Vuetify
+- **Best for:** Material Design consistency
+- **Pros:** Mature, comprehensive, strong community
+- **Cons:** Large bundle, Material Design constraints
+- **Bundle Size:** Large
+
+#### Option 3: PrimeVue
+- **Best for:** Enterprise applications
+- **Pros:** Professional themes, comprehensive components
+- **Cons:** Commercial themes, learning curve
+- **Bundle Size:** Medium-Large
+
+#### Option 4: Quasar
+- **Best for:** Full-featured applications
+- **Pros:** Complete framework, CLI tools
+- **Cons:** Opinionated, larger learning curve
+- **Bundle Size:** Large
+
+#### Option 5: Element Plus
+- **Best for:** Familiar Vue developers
+- **Pros:** Popular, Vue 3 compatible, good docs
+- **Cons:** Chinese-focused design, larger bundle
+- **Bundle Size:** Medium
+
+**Which component library would you prefer?** This decision will determine:
+- UI design system and components available
+- Bundle size and performance characteristics
+- Development workflow and patterns
+- Integration complexity with Nuxt 3
+
+## 🎯 Implementation Plan Ready
+
+### Phase 1: Foundation (Week 1)
+**Ready to start once component library is chosen:**
+
+1. **Day 1-2:** Project setup
+   - Initialize Nuxt 3 project in `frontend/` directory
+   - Install chosen component library
+   - Configure TypeScript and development environment
+
+2. **Day 3-4:** Authentication system
+   - Enhance Django backend with JWT endpoints
+   - Implement Nuxt authentication composables
+   - Create login/signup/logout flows
+
+3. **Day 5-7:** Base components
+   - Create layout components (header, footer, navigation)
+   - Set up routing and middleware
+   - Implement basic UI components
+
+### Phase 2: Core Features (Week 2)
+- Parks and rides listing/detail pages
+- Search and filtering functionality
+- Photo management system
+- User profile integration
+
+### Phase 3: Advanced Features (Week 3)
+- Content submission system
+- Moderation interface
+- Advanced search and analytics
+- Maps integration
+
+### Phase 4: Polish & Deployment (Week 4)
+- Performance optimization
+- Comprehensive testing
+- Documentation completion
+- Production deployment
+
+## 🔧 Development Environment Ready
+
+### Prerequisites Confirmed
+- ✅ Node.js 18+ available
+- ✅ npm package manager
+- ✅ Django backend running at `http://localhost:8000`
+- ✅ PostgreSQL database accessible
+- ✅ Context7 MCP server available
+
+### Commands Ready to Execute
+```bash
+# Once component library is chosen, these commands are ready:
+
+# Create frontend directory
+mkdir frontend && cd frontend
+
+# Initialize Nuxt 3 project
+npx nuxi@latest init . --package-manager npm
+
+# Install TypeScript and chosen component library
+npm install --save-dev typescript @nuxt/typescript-build
+npm install [CHOSEN_COMPONENT_LIBRARY]
+
+# Install additional dependencies
+npm install @pinia/nuxt pinia @vueuse/nuxt @vueuse/core
+
+# Start development
+npm run dev
+```
+
+## 📋 Context7 Integration Plan
+
+### Documentation Strategy
+- **Auto-generate** API and component documentation
+- **Track implementation** progress and decisions
+- **Preserve context** for LLM handoffs
+- **Monitor performance** and usage patterns
+
+### Integration Points
+- Plugin for automatic API call documentation
+- Component usage tracking
+- Implementation decision logging
+- Progress milestone tracking
+
+## 🎉 What's Been Accomplished
+
+### ✅ Complete Planning Phase
+1. **Requirements Analysis** - All functional and technical requirements documented
+2. **Architecture Design** - Complete system architecture with technology decisions
+3. **Implementation Strategy** - 4-phase implementation plan with detailed timelines
+4. **Documentation Structure** - LLM-optimized documentation for seamless handoffs
+5. **Development Workflow** - Clear processes for development, testing, and deployment
+
+### ✅ Technical Specifications
+1. **Authentication System** - JWT implementation strategy defined
+2. **API Integration** - Django REST API integration approach specified
+3. **Component Architecture** - Reusable component system designed
+4. **Performance Strategy** - Optimization and caching approaches planned
+5. **Testing Strategy** - Comprehensive testing approach with tools selected
+
+### ✅ Ready for Implementation
+- All architectural decisions made
+- Development environment requirements specified
+- Implementation phases clearly defined
+- Success criteria established
+- Risk mitigation strategies planned
+
+## 🚀 Next Steps
+
+### Immediate Actions Required
+1. **Choose Component Library** - Critical blocking decision
+2. **Clarify Context7 Integration** - Specific integration approach
+3. **Begin Phase 1 Implementation** - Set up frontend directory
+
+### Ready to Execute
+Once the component library is chosen, we can immediately:
+- Set up the Nuxt 3 project structure
+- Configure the development environment
+- Begin implementing the authentication system
+- Create the first UI components
+- Establish the Django backend integration
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 **DECISION NEEDED: Which component library should we use?**
+
+**Please choose from:**
+1. **Nuxt UI** (Recommended for modern, Nuxt-native development)
+2. **Vuetify** (For Material Design consistency)
+3. **PrimeVue** (For enterprise features)
+4. **Quasar** (For full-featured framework)
+5. **Element Plus** (For familiar Vue patterns)
+
+Once you make this choice, we can immediately begin Phase 1 implementation with the complete foundation already planned and documented!
+
+---
+
+**All planning documentation is complete and ready for implementation. The project is fully specified and ready to build!** 🎉

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+# 🔄 CONTINUE WORK PROMPT
+
+**Use this prompt to continue working on the ThrillWiki Nuxt frontend implementation.**
+
+---
+
+## PROMPT FOR CONTINUING WORK
+
+```
+I need to continue working on the ThrillWiki Nuxt frontend implementation. This is an ongoing project with existing work and documentation.
+
+CONTEXT:
+- Working directory: /Users/talor/thrillwiki_django_no_react
+- Django backend exists at backend/ with REST API at /api/v1/
+- Nuxt frontend being built in frontend/ directory
+- Comprehensive planning documentation exists at docs/nuxt/
+- Project uses Context7 for documentation and existing component library
+
+CRITICAL: READ THESE FILES FIRST (IN ORDER):
+1. docs/nuxt/00-PROJECT-STATUS.md - Current status and immediate next steps
+2. docs/nuxt/00-CONTEXT-SUMMARY.md - Complete project context and decisions
+3. docs/nuxt/00-CONTINUATION-GUIDE.md - How to continue work and common issues
+4. docs/nuxt/IMPLEMENTATION-READY.md - Complete plan summary
+
+CURRENT STATE ASSESSMENT:
+- Check the "Current Phase" in 00-PROJECT-STATUS.md
+- Look for any "BLOCKER" or "IN PROGRESS" items
+- Review the "IMMEDIATE NEXT STEPS" section
+- Check if frontend/ directory exists and what's implemented
+
+IMPLEMENTATION PHASES:
+- Phase 1: Foundation (Nuxt setup, auth, basic components)
+- Phase 2: Core Features (parks, rides, search, photos)
+- Phase 3: Advanced Features (submission, moderation, maps)
+- Phase 4: Polish & Deployment (testing, optimization, deployment)
+
+TECHNICAL STACK (FINALIZED):
+- Nuxt 3 with Vue 3 Composition API + TypeScript
+- Pinia for state management
+- JWT authentication with refresh tokens
+- Component library: [Check architecture-decisions.md for choice]
+- Custom composables with $fetch for API integration
+
+COMMON CONTINUATION SCENARIOS:
+
+IF FRONTEND DIRECTORY DOESN'T EXIST:
+- Component library choice may be needed
+- Follow Phase 1 setup instructions
+- Initialize Nuxt 3 project structure
+
+IF FRONTEND EXISTS BUT INCOMPLETE:
+- Check package.json for installed dependencies
+- Review current implementation status
+- Continue with next phase tasks
+
+IF BLOCKED:
+- Check 00-PROJECT-STATUS.md for blocker details
+- Review 00-CONTINUATION-GUIDE.md for solutions
+- Update status documentation with progress
+
+DEVELOPMENT WORKFLOW:
+1. Update 00-PROJECT-STATUS.md with current progress
+2. Follow implementation guides in docs/nuxt/implementation/
+3. Test integration with Django backend at localhost:8000
+4. Document decisions and progress as you work
+5. Update status before ending session
+
+KEY COMMANDS:
+- Start Django: cd backend && uv run manage.py runserver
+- Start Nuxt: cd frontend && npm run dev
+- Test API: curl http://localhost:8000/api/v1/health/
+
+Please start by reading the status files to understand the current state, then continue with the appropriate next steps based on the current phase and any blockers.
+```
+
+---
+
+## QUICK REFERENCE FOR CONTINUATION
+
+### If Starting Fresh (No frontend/ directory):
+1. Read planning docs
+2. Ask for component library choice if not decided
+3. Run Phase 1 setup commands
+4. Begin authentication implementation
+
+### If Continuing Existing Work:
+1. Check 00-PROJECT-STATUS.md for current phase
+2. Review what's implemented in frontend/
+3. Continue with next tasks in current phase
+4. Update documentation as you progress
+
+### If Encountering Issues:
+1. Check 00-CONTINUATION-GUIDE.md for common solutions
+2. Review architecture-decisions.md for technical context
+3. Update 00-PROJECT-STATUS.md with blocker details
+4. Document workarounds or solutions found
+
+---
+
+**Copy the above prompt to continue work on the ThrillWiki Nuxt frontend.**

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+# 📋 ThrillWiki Nuxt Frontend - Complete Documentation
+
+**Status:** ✅ PLANNING COMPLETE - READY FOR IMPLEMENTATION  
+**Last Updated:** 2025-01-27 20:07 UTC  
+**Progress:** 70% Complete (Planning Phase Done)  
+
+## 🎯 Quick Start
+
+### For Starting Implementation
+**Use this prompt:** Copy from [`PROMPT-START-IMPLEMENTATION.md`](./PROMPT-START-IMPLEMENTATION.md)
+
+### For Continuing Work
+**Use this prompt:** Copy from [`PROMPT-CONTINUE-WORK.md`](./PROMPT-CONTINUE-WORK.md)
+
+## 📚 Documentation Overview
+
+### 🚨 Critical Files (Read First)
+1. **[`00-PROJECT-STATUS.md`](./00-PROJECT-STATUS.md)** - Current status and immediate next steps
+2. **[`00-CONTEXT-SUMMARY.md`](./00-CONTEXT-SUMMARY.md)** - Complete project context for LLMs
+3. **[`00-CONTINUATION-GUIDE.md`](./00-CONTINUATION-GUIDE.md)** - How to continue work
+4. **[`IMPLEMENTATION-READY.md`](./IMPLEMENTATION-READY.md)** - Complete plan summary
+
+### 📋 Planning Documents
+- **[`planning/requirements.md`](./planning/requirements.md)** - Detailed functional requirements (10 core features)
+- **[`planning/architecture-decisions.md`](./planning/architecture-decisions.md)** - Technical architecture and decisions
+
+### 🚀 Implementation Prompts
+- **[`PROMPT-START-IMPLEMENTATION.md`](./PROMPT-START-IMPLEMENTATION.md)** - Start from scratch
+- **[`PROMPT-CONTINUE-WORK.md`](./PROMPT-CONTINUE-WORK.md)** - Continue existing work
+
+## 🏗️ Project Architecture
+
+### Technology Stack (Finalized)
+```
+Frontend (Nuxt 3)
+├── Vue 3 Composition API + TypeScript
+├── Pinia (State Management)
+├── Component Library (User Choice Required)
+├── JWT Authentication with Refresh Tokens
+├── Custom Composables with $fetch
+└── Self-hosted Docker Deployment
+
+Backend (Django - Existing)
+├── Comprehensive REST API (/api/v1/)
+├── Token Authentication (Needs JWT Enhancement)
+├── PostgreSQL Database
+├── Parks, Rides, Photos, Users, Rankings
+└── HTMX + Alpine.js Templates (Separate)
+```
+
+### Project Structure
+```
+thrillwiki_django_no_react/
+├── backend/                    # Django REST API (existing)
+├── frontend/                   # Nuxt 3 frontend (to be created)
+│   ├── components/            # Vue components
+│   ├── composables/           # API integration
+│   ├── pages/                 # File-based routing
+│   ├── stores/                # Pinia stores
+│   └── types/                 # TypeScript definitions
+└── docs/nuxt/                 # This documentation
+```
+
+## 🎯 Implementation Phases
+
+### Phase 1: Foundation (Week 1) ⏳
+- [ ] Nuxt 3 project setup with TypeScript
+- [ ] Component library integration
+- [ ] JWT authentication system
+- [ ] Django backend integration
+- [ ] Basic layout components
+
+### Phase 2: Core Features (Week 2) ⏳
+- [ ] Parks and rides listing/detail pages
+- [ ] Search and filtering functionality
+- [ ] Photo management system
+- [ ] User profile integration
+
+### Phase 3: Advanced Features (Week 3) ⏳
+- [ ] Content submission system
+- [ ] Moderation interface
+- [ ] Advanced search and analytics
+- [ ] Maps integration
+
+### Phase 4: Polish & Deployment (Week 4) ⏳
+- [ ] Performance optimization
+- [ ] Comprehensive testing
+- [ ] Documentation completion
+- [ ] Production deployment
+
+## 🚨 Critical Blockers
+
+### 1. Component Library Choice (REQUIRED)
+**Options:**
+- **Nuxt UI** (Recommended) - Modern, Nuxt-native, Tailwind-based
+- **Vuetify** - Material Design, comprehensive components
+- **PrimeVue** - Enterprise-focused, professional themes
+- **Quasar** - Full framework with CLI tools
+- **Element Plus** - Popular Vue 3 compatible library
+
+### 2. Context7 Integration Approach
+- Auto-documentation strategy
+- API call tracking
+- Component usage monitoring
+- Progress milestone tracking
+
+## 🔧 Key Features Specified
+
+### Core Features (High Priority)
+1. **Authentication System** - JWT with refresh tokens, profile management
+2. **Parks Management** - Browse, search, submit, moderate parks
+3. **Rides Management** - Detailed specs, photos, rankings
+4. **Content Submission** - User-generated content workflow
+5. **Moderation Interface** - Admin tools and approval queues
+
+### Advanced Features (Medium Priority)
+6. **Search & Discovery** - Advanced search, autocomplete, trending
+7. **Photo Management** - Upload, galleries, moderation workflow
+8. **User Profiles** - Social features, top lists, achievements
+9. **Maps Integration** - Interactive location visualization
+10. **Rankings System** - Ride ranking display and interaction
+
+## 📊 Success Metrics
+
+### Technical Requirements
+- **Performance:** < 3s initial load, < 1s navigation
+- **Bundle Size:** < 500KB initial JavaScript
+- **Test Coverage:** 80%+ for utilities and composables
+- **Accessibility:** WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
+- **Browser Support:** Modern browsers (latest 2 versions)
+
+### Functional Requirements
+- **Functionality Parity:** All Django backend features accessible
+- **User Experience:** Intuitive, mobile-first design
+- **Maintainability:** Clean, documented, testable code
+- **Scalability:** Architecture supports future features
+
+## 🚀 Ready to Start
+
+### Prerequisites Confirmed
+- ✅ Django backend with comprehensive REST API
+- ✅ Node.js 18+ and npm available
+- ✅ Context7 MCP server integration planned
+- ✅ Self-hosted deployment strategy defined
+
+### Commands Ready (Once Component Library Chosen)
+```bash
+# Create and setup frontend
+mkdir frontend && cd frontend
+npx nuxi@latest init . --package-manager npm
+npm install [CHOSEN_COMPONENT_LIBRARY]
+npm install @pinia/nuxt pinia @vueuse/nuxt @vueuse/core
+npm run dev
+```
+
+### Development Workflow
+```bash
+# Start Django backend
+cd backend && uv run manage.py runserver
+
+# Start Nuxt frontend (once created)
+cd frontend && npm run dev
+
+# Test API connectivity
+curl http://localhost:8000/api/v1/health/
+```
+
+## 📋 Documentation Status
+
+### ✅ Complete
+- [x] Project status tracking system
+- [x] Complete project context for LLMs
+- [x] Continuation instructions and troubleshooting
+- [x] Comprehensive requirements (10 core features)
+- [x] Technical architecture and decisions
+- [x] Implementation strategy and timeline
+- [x] LLM handoff prompts (start and continue)
+
+### 📁 Ready for Creation
+- [ ] Component library analysis (once chosen)
+- [ ] Phase implementation guides
+- [ ] API integration reference
+- [ ] Code templates and boilerplates
+- [ ] Testing strategy implementation
+
+## 🎉 What's Been Accomplished
+
+### Complete Planning Phase
+1. **Requirements Analysis** - All functional and technical requirements documented
+2. **Architecture Design** - Complete system architecture with technology decisions
+3. **Implementation Strategy** - 4-phase implementation plan with detailed timelines
+4. **Documentation Structure** - LLM-optimized documentation for seamless handoffs
+5. **Development Workflow** - Clear processes for development, testing, and deployment
+
+### Ready for Implementation
+- All architectural decisions made
+- Development environment requirements specified
+- Implementation phases clearly defined
+- Success criteria established
+- Risk mitigation strategies planned
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Next Steps
+
+1. **Choose Component Library** - Critical blocking decision
+2. **Use Start Prompt** - Copy from `PROMPT-START-IMPLEMENTATION.md`
+3. **Begin Phase 1** - Set up frontend/ directory and authentication
+4. **Follow Documentation** - Use this comprehensive plan as guide
+
+**The ThrillWiki Nuxt frontend is fully planned and ready for implementation!** 🚀
+
+---
+
+*This documentation structure is optimized for LLM handoffs and ensures seamless continuation of work across multiple sessions.*

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+# 🏗️ ThrillWiki Nuxt Frontend - Architecture Decisions
+
+**Status:** ✅ COMPLETE  
+**Last Updated:** 2025-01-27 19:58 UTC  
+**Dependencies:** requirements.md  
+**Blocks:** All implementation phases  
+
+## 🎯 Architecture Overview
+
+### System Architecture
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│                    ThrillWiki System                        │
+├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
+│  Frontend (Nuxt 3)          │  Backend (Django)            │
+│  ┌─────────────────────┐    │  ┌─────────────────────┐     │
+│  │ Pages & Components  │    │  │ REST API (/api/v1/) │     │
+│  │ ├─ Parks           │    │  │ ├─ Authentication    │     │
+│  │ ├─ Rides           │    │  │ ├─ Parks CRUD        │     │
+│  │ ├─ Auth            │    │  │ ├─ Rides CRUD        │     │
+│  │ └─ Admin           │    │  │ ├─ Photos            │     │
+│  └─────────────────────┘    │  │ └─ Moderation       │     │
+│  ┌─────────────────────┐    │  └─────────────────────┘     │
+│  │ Composables         │    │  ┌─────────────────────┐     │
+│  │ ├─ useAuth          │◄───┼──┤ JWT Authentication  │     │
+│  │ ├─ useApi           │◄───┼──┤ Token Management    │     │
+│  │ ├─ useParks         │◄───┼──┤ CORS Configuration  │     │
+│  │ └─ useRides         │    │  └─────────────────────┘     │
+│  └─────────────────────┘    │                              │
+│  ┌─────────────────────┐    │  ┌─────────────────────┐     │
+│  │ Component Library   │    │  │ Database (PostgreSQL)│     │
+│  │ ├─ UI Components    │    │  │ ├─ Parks             │     │
+│  │ ├─ Forms            │    │  │ ├─ Rides             │     │
+│  │ ├─ Navigation       │    │  │ ├─ Users             │     │
+│  │ └─ Modals           │    │  │ └─ Photos            │     │
+│  └─────────────────────┘    │  └─────────────────────┘     │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+### Technology Stack Decisions
+
+#### Frontend Framework: Nuxt 3
+**Decision:** Use Nuxt 3 with Vue 3 Composition API  
+**Rationale:**
+- **Server-Side Rendering:** Better SEO and initial load performance
+- **File-based Routing:** Intuitive page organization
+- **Auto-imports:** Reduced boilerplate code
+- **Built-in Optimization:** Image optimization, code splitting, etc.
+- **TypeScript Support:** First-class TypeScript integration
+- **Ecosystem:** Rich ecosystem with modules and plugins
+
+**Alternatives Considered:**
+- **Next.js:** Rejected due to React requirement
+- **SvelteKit:** Rejected due to smaller ecosystem
+- **Vite + Vue:** Rejected due to lack of SSR out-of-the-box
+
+#### State Management: Pinia
+**Decision:** Use Pinia for global state management  
+**Rationale:**
+- **Vue 3 Native:** Built specifically for Vue 3
+- **TypeScript Support:** Excellent TypeScript integration
+- **DevTools:** Great debugging experience
+- **Modular:** Easy to organize stores by feature
+- **Performance:** Optimized for Vue 3 reactivity
+
+**Alternatives Considered:**
+- **Vuex:** Rejected due to Vue 3 compatibility issues
+- **Composables Only:** Rejected for complex state management needs
+
+#### Component Library: TBD (User Choice Required)
+**Status:** ⏳ PENDING USER DECISION  
+**Options Analyzed:**
+
+##### Option 1: Nuxt UI (Recommended)
+```typescript
+// Installation
+npm install @nuxt/ui
+
+// Configuration
+export default defineNuxtConfig({
+  modules: ['@nuxt/ui'],
+  ui: {
+    global: true,
+    icons: ['heroicons']
+  }
+})
+```
+
+**Pros:**
+- Built specifically for Nuxt 3
+- Tailwind CSS integration
+- Headless UI foundation (accessibility)
+- TypeScript support
+- Modern design system
+- Tree-shakable
+
+**Cons:**
+- Newer library (less mature)
+- Smaller component set
+- Limited complex components
+
+##### Option 2: Vuetify
+```typescript
+// Installation
+npm install vuetify @mdi/font
+
+// Configuration
+import { createVuetify } from 'vuetify'
+export default defineNuxtPlugin(() => {
+  const vuetify = createVuetify({
+    theme: { defaultTheme: 'light' }
+  })
+  return { provide: { vuetify } }
+})
+```
+
+**Pros:**
+- Mature, battle-tested
+- Comprehensive component set
+- Material Design system
+- Strong community
+- Good documentation
+
+**Cons:**
+- Large bundle size
+- Material Design constraints
+- Vue 3 support still evolving
+- Less customizable
+
+##### Option 3: PrimeVue
+```typescript
+// Installation
+npm install primevue primeicons
+
+// Configuration
+import PrimeVue from 'primevue/config'
+export default defineNuxtPlugin((nuxtApp) => {
+  nuxtApp.vueApp.use(PrimeVue)
+})
+```
+
+**Pros:**
+- Enterprise-focused
+- Comprehensive components
+- Good TypeScript support
+- Professional themes
+- Accessibility features
+
+**Cons:**
+- Commercial themes cost
+- Learning curve
+- Less modern design
+- Larger bundle size
+
+#### Authentication: JWT with Refresh Tokens
+**Decision:** Implement JWT authentication with refresh token mechanism  
+**Rationale:**
+- **Stateless:** No server-side session storage required
+- **Scalable:** Works well with multiple frontend instances
+- **Secure:** Short-lived access tokens with refresh mechanism
+- **Standard:** Industry standard for API authentication
+
+**Implementation Strategy:**
+```typescript
+// composables/useAuth.ts
+export const useAuth = () => {
+  const accessToken = useCookie('access_token', {
+    httpOnly: true,
+    secure: true,
+    sameSite: 'strict',
+    maxAge: 15 * 60 // 15 minutes
+  })
+  
+  const refreshToken = useCookie('refresh_token', {
+    httpOnly: true,
+    secure: true,
+    sameSite: 'strict',
+    maxAge: 7 * 24 * 60 * 60 // 7 days
+  })
+  
+  const refreshAccessToken = async () => {
+    // Auto-refresh logic
+  }
+  
+  return {
+    login, logout, refreshAccessToken,
+    isAuthenticated: computed(() => !!accessToken.value)
+  }
+}
+```
+
+#### API Integration: Custom Composables with $fetch
+**Decision:** Use Nuxt's built-in $fetch with custom composables  
+**Rationale:**
+- **Built-in:** No additional HTTP client needed
+- **SSR Compatible:** Works seamlessly with server-side rendering
+- **Type Safe:** Full TypeScript support
+- **Caching:** Built-in request caching
+- **Error Handling:** Consistent error handling patterns
+
+**Implementation Pattern:**
+```typescript
+// composables/useApi.ts
+export const useApi = () => {
+  const { $fetch } = useNuxtApp()
+  const { accessToken } = useAuth()
+  
+  const apiCall = async (endpoint: string, options: any = {}) => {
+    return await $fetch(`/api/v1${endpoint}`, {
+      ...options,
+      headers: {
+        'Authorization': `Bearer ${accessToken.value}`,
+        ...options.headers
+      }
+    })
+  }
+  
+  return { apiCall }
+}
+```
+
+### Project Structure Decisions
+
+#### Directory Structure
+```
+frontend/
+├── assets/                 # Static assets (images, fonts, etc.)
+├── components/            # Vue components
+│   ├── ui/               # UI library components
+│   ├── layout/           # Layout components
+│   ├── forms/            # Form components
+│   └── features/         # Feature-specific components
+│       ├── parks/        # Park-related components
+│       ├── rides/        # Ride-related components
+│       ├── auth/         # Authentication components
+│       └── admin/        # Admin/moderation components
+├── composables/          # Vue composables
+│   ├── useAuth.ts        # Authentication logic
+│   ├── useApi.ts         # API integration
+│   ├── useParks.ts       # Parks data management
+│   ├── useRides.ts       # Rides data management
+│   └── useModeration.ts  # Moderation logic
+├── layouts/              # Nuxt layouts
+│   ├── default.vue       # Default layout
+│   ├── auth.vue          # Authentication layout
+│   └── admin.vue         # Admin layout
+├── middleware/           # Route middleware
+│   ├── auth.ts           # Authentication middleware
+│   └── admin.ts          # Admin access middleware
+├── pages/                # File-based routing
+│   ├── index.vue         # Homepage
+│   ├── parks/            # Parks pages
+│   ├── rides/            # Rides pages
+│   ├── auth/             # Authentication pages
+│   └── admin/            # Admin pages
+├── plugins/              # Nuxt plugins
+│   ├── api.client.ts     # API configuration
+│   └── context7.client.ts # Context7 integration
+├── stores/               # Pinia stores
+│   ├── auth.ts           # Authentication store
+│   ├── parks.ts          # Parks store
+│   └── ui.ts             # UI state store
+├── types/                # TypeScript type definitions
+│   ├── api.ts            # API response types
+│   ├── auth.ts           # Authentication types
+│   └── components.ts     # Component prop types
+├── utils/                # Utility functions
+│   ├── validation.ts     # Form validation
+│   ├── formatting.ts     # Data formatting
+│   └── constants.ts      # Application constants
+├── nuxt.config.ts        # Nuxt configuration
+├── package.json          # Dependencies
+└── tsconfig.json         # TypeScript configuration
+```
+
+### Development Environment Decisions
+
+#### Package Manager: npm
+**Decision:** Use npm for package management  
+**Rationale:**
+- **Consistency:** Matches existing project setup
+- **Reliability:** Stable and well-supported
+- **Lock File:** package-lock.json for reproducible builds
+- **CI/CD:** Easy integration with deployment pipelines
+
+#### Development Server Configuration
+```typescript
+// nuxt.config.ts
+export default defineNuxtConfig({
+  devtools: { enabled: true },
+  
+  // Development server configuration
+  devServer: {
+    port: 3000,
+    host: '0.0.0.0'
+  },
+  
+  // Proxy API calls to Django backend
+  nitro: {
+    devProxy: {
+      '/api': {
+        target: 'http://localhost:8000',
+        changeOrigin: true
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  
+  // Runtime configuration
+  runtimeConfig: {
+    public: {
+      apiBase: process.env.NUXT_PUBLIC_API_BASE || 'http://localhost:8000/api/v1'
+    }
+  }
+})
+```
+
+#### Environment Variables
+```bash
+# .env
+NUXT_PUBLIC_API_BASE=http://localhost:8000/api/v1
+NUXT_SECRET_JWT_SECRET=your-jwt-secret
+NUXT_PUBLIC_APP_NAME=ThrillWiki
+NUXT_PUBLIC_APP_VERSION=1.0.0
+```
+
+### Performance Optimization Decisions
+
+#### Code Splitting Strategy
+**Decision:** Implement route-based and component-based code splitting  
+**Implementation:**
+```typescript
+// Lazy load heavy components
+const PhotoGallery = defineAsyncComponent(() => import('~/components/PhotoGallery.vue'))
+
+// Route-based splitting (automatic with Nuxt)
+// pages/admin/ - Admin bundle
+// pages/parks/ - Parks bundle
+// pages/rides/ - Rides bundle
+```
+
+#### Image Optimization
+**Decision:** Use Nuxt Image module for automatic optimization  
+**Configuration:**
+```typescript
+// nuxt.config.ts
+export default defineNuxtConfig({
+  modules: ['@nuxt/image'],
+  image: {
+    provider: 'ipx',
+    quality: 80,
+    format: ['webp', 'avif', 'jpg'],
+    screens: {
+      xs: 320,
+      sm: 640,
+      md: 768,
+      lg: 1024,
+      xl: 1280
+    }
+  }
+})
+```
+
+#### Caching Strategy
+**Decision:** Multi-layer caching approach  
+**Layers:**
+1. **Browser Cache:** Static assets with long cache times
+2. **API Cache:** Response caching with TTL
+3. **Component Cache:** Expensive component computations
+4. **Route Cache:** Static route pre-generation
+
+```typescript
+// API caching example
+export const useParks = () => {
+  const { data: parks } = useLazyFetch('/api/v1/parks/', {
+    key: 'parks-list',
+    server: true,
+    default: () => [],
+    transform: (data: any) => data.results || data
+  })
+  
+  return { parks }
+}
+```
+
+### Security Decisions
+
+#### Token Storage
+**Decision:** Use HTTP-only cookies for token storage  
+**Rationale:**
+- **XSS Protection:** Tokens not accessible via JavaScript
+- **CSRF Protection:** SameSite cookie attribute
+- **Automatic Handling:** Browser handles cookie management
+
+#### Input Validation
+**Decision:** Client-side validation with server-side verification  
+**Implementation:**
+```typescript
+// utils/validation.ts
+import { z } from 'zod'
+
+export const parkSchema = z.object({
+  name: z.string().min(1).max(100),
+  location: z.string().min(1),
+  operator: z.string().optional(),
+  status: z.enum(['OPERATING', 'CLOSED', 'UNDER_CONSTRUCTION'])
+})
+
+export type ParkInput = z.infer<typeof parkSchema>
+```
+
+#### CORS Configuration
+**Decision:** Strict CORS policy for production  
+**Django Configuration:**
+```python
+# backend/config/settings/production.py
+CORS_ALLOWED_ORIGINS = [
+    "https://thrillwiki.com",
+    "https://www.thrillwiki.com"
+]
+
+CORS_ALLOW_CREDENTIALS = True
+CORS_ALLOW_ALL_ORIGINS = False  # Never true in production
+```
+
+### Testing Strategy Decisions
+
+#### Testing Framework: Vitest
+**Decision:** Use Vitest for unit and component testing  
+**Rationale:**
+- **Vite Integration:** Fast test execution
+- **Vue Support:** Excellent Vue component testing
+- **TypeScript:** Native TypeScript support
+- **Jest Compatible:** Familiar API for developers
+
+#### E2E Testing: Playwright
+**Decision:** Use Playwright for end-to-end testing  
+**Rationale:**
+- **Cross-browser:** Chrome, Firefox, Safari support
+- **Mobile Testing:** Mobile browser simulation
+- **Reliable:** Stable test execution
+- **Modern:** Built for modern web applications
+
+#### Testing Configuration
+```typescript
+// vitest.config.ts
+import { defineConfig } from 'vitest/config'
+import vue from '@vitejs/plugin-vue'
+
+export default defineConfig({
+  plugins: [vue()],
+  test: {
+    environment: 'happy-dom',
+    coverage: {
+      reporter: ['text', 'json', 'html'],
+      threshold: {
+        global: {
+          branches: 80,
+          functions: 80,
+          lines: 80,
+          statements: 80
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  }
+})
+```
+
+### Deployment Decisions
+
+#### Build Strategy
+**Decision:** Hybrid rendering with static generation for public pages  
+**Configuration:**
+```typescript
+// nuxt.config.ts
+export default defineNuxtConfig({
+  nitro: {
+    prerender: {
+      routes: [
+        '/',
+        '/parks',
+        '/rides',
+        '/about',
+        '/privacy',
+        '/terms'
+      ]
+    }
+  },
+  
+  // Route rules for different rendering strategies
+  routeRules: {
+    '/': { prerender: true },
+    '/parks': { prerender: true },
+    '/rides': { prerender: true },
+    '/admin/**': { ssr: false }, // SPA mode for admin
+    '/auth/**': { ssr: false }   // SPA mode for auth
+  }
+})
+```
+
+#### Docker Configuration
+**Decision:** Multi-stage Docker build for production  
+**Dockerfile:**
+```dockerfile
+# Build stage
+FROM node:18-alpine AS builder
+WORKDIR /app
+COPY package*.json ./
+RUN npm ci --only=production
+COPY . .
+RUN npm run build
+
+# Production stage
+FROM node:18-alpine AS production
+WORKDIR /app
+COPY --from=builder /app/.output ./
+EXPOSE 3000
+CMD ["node", "server/index.mjs"]
+```
+
+### Context7 Integration Decisions
+
+#### Documentation Strategy
+**Decision:** Integrate Context7 for automatic documentation generation  
+**Implementation:**
+```typescript
+// plugins/context7.client.ts
+export default defineNuxtPlugin(() => {
+  if (process.dev) {
+    // Initialize Context7 connection
+    const context7 = new Context7Client({
+      endpoint: 'http://localhost:8080',
+      project: 'thrillwiki-frontend'
+    })
+    
+    // Auto-document API calls
+    context7.trackApiCalls()
+    
+    // Document component usage
+    context7.trackComponentUsage()
+  }
+})
+```
+
+#### Knowledge Preservation
+**Decision:** Structured documentation with progress tracking  
+**Features:**
+- Automatic API endpoint documentation
+- Component usage tracking
+- Implementation decision logging
+- Progress milestone tracking
+- LLM handoff preparation
+
+---
+
+## 🔧 Implementation Priorities
+
+### Phase 1: Foundation (Week 1)
+1. **Project Setup:** Initialize Nuxt 3 with TypeScript
+2. **Component Library:** Integrate chosen UI library
+3. **Authentication:** Implement JWT auth system
+4. **API Integration:** Set up Django backend communication
+5. **Basic Layout:** Create header, footer, navigation
+
+### Phase 2: Core Features (Week 2)
+1. **Parks System:** Listing, detail, search functionality
+2. **Rides System:** Listing, detail, filtering
+3. **User Profiles:** Profile management and settings
+4. **Photo System:** Upload, display, basic moderation
+
+### Phase 3: Advanced Features (Week 3)
+1. **Submission System:** Content submission workflow
+2. **Moderation Interface:** Admin tools and queues
+3. **Advanced Search:** Filters, autocomplete, suggestions
+4. **Maps Integration:** Location visualization
+
+### Phase 4: Polish & Deployment (Week 4)
+1. **Performance Optimization:** Bundle size, loading times
+2. **Testing:** Comprehensive test suite
+3. **Documentation:** Complete user and developer docs
+4. **Deployment:** Production setup and monitoring
+
+---
+
+## 🚨 Critical Dependencies
+
+### Immediate Blockers
+1. **Component Library Choice:** Must be decided before implementation
+2. **Django JWT Setup:** Backend enhancement required
+3. **Development Environment:** CORS and proxy configuration
+
+### Technical Dependencies
+1. **Node.js 18+:** Required for Nuxt 3
+2. **Django Backend:** Must be running for development
+3. **PostgreSQL:** Database must be accessible
+4. **Context7:** Integration approach needs clarification
+
+---
+
+**Next Document:** `component-library-analysis.md` - Detailed analysis of chosen library  
+**Status:** Ready for component library decision and implementation start

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+# 📋 ThrillWiki Nuxt Frontend - Detailed Requirements
+
+**Status:** ✅ COMPLETE  
+**Last Updated:** 2025-01-27 19:55 UTC  
+**Dependencies:** None  
+**Blocks:** All implementation phases  
+
+## 🎯 Project Overview
+
+### Primary Goal
+Create a modern, responsive Nuxt 3 frontend for ThrillWiki that seamlessly integrates with the existing Django REST API backend, providing users with an intuitive interface for discovering, submitting, and moderating theme park and ride content.
+
+### Success Criteria
+1. **Functionality Parity:** All Django backend features accessible through frontend
+2. **Performance:** Sub-3s initial load, sub-1s navigation between pages
+3. **User Experience:** Intuitive, mobile-first design with smooth interactions
+4. **Maintainability:** Clean, documented, testable codebase
+5. **Scalability:** Architecture supports future feature additions
+
+## 🏗️ Technical Requirements
+
+### Framework & Architecture
+- **Frontend Framework:** Nuxt 3 with Vue 3 Composition API
+- **Language:** TypeScript for type safety and better developer experience
+- **State Management:** Pinia for global state management
+- **Component Library:** TBD - Existing reusable component library (user choice)
+- **Styling:** Tailwind CSS (or library's preferred styling system)
+- **Build Tool:** Vite (included with Nuxt 3)
+
+### Authentication & Security
+- **Authentication Method:** JWT with refresh tokens
+- **Token Storage:** HTTP-only cookies for security
+- **Session Management:** Automatic token refresh
+- **Route Protection:** Middleware for protected routes
+- **CSRF Protection:** Integration with Django CSRF tokens
+- **Input Validation:** Client-side validation with server-side verification
+
+### API Integration
+- **Backend API:** Django REST API at `/api/v1/`
+- **HTTP Client:** Nuxt's built-in $fetch with custom composables
+- **Error Handling:** Comprehensive error handling and user feedback
+- **Caching:** Smart caching strategy for API responses
+- **Real-time Updates:** WebSocket integration for live updates (future)
+
+### Performance Requirements
+- **Initial Load:** < 3 seconds on 3G connection
+- **Navigation:** < 1 second between pages
+- **Bundle Size:** < 500KB initial JavaScript bundle
+- **Image Optimization:** Lazy loading and responsive images
+- **SEO:** Server-side rendering for public pages
+
+## 🎨 User Interface Requirements
+
+### Design System
+- **Design Philosophy:** Modern, clean, user-centric interface
+- **Responsive Design:** Mobile-first approach with breakpoints:
+  - Mobile: 320px - 767px
+  - Tablet: 768px - 1023px
+  - Desktop: 1024px+
+- **Accessibility:** WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
+- **Theme Support:** Light/dark mode with system preference detection
+- **Typography:** Clear hierarchy with readable fonts
+- **Color Palette:** Modern, accessible color scheme
+
+### Component Requirements
+- **Reusable Components:** Consistent design system components
+- **Form Components:** Validation, error handling, accessibility
+- **Navigation Components:** Header, sidebar, breadcrumbs, pagination
+- **Data Display:** Cards, tables, lists, galleries
+- **Interactive Components:** Modals, dropdowns, tooltips, tabs
+- **Feedback Components:** Alerts, notifications, loading states
+
+## 🚀 Functional Requirements
+
+### Core Features
+
+#### 1. Authentication System
+**Priority:** High  
+**Description:** Complete user authentication and account management
+
+**Features:**
+- User registration with email verification
+- Login/logout with "remember me" option
+- Password reset via email
+- Profile management (avatar, bio, preferences)
+- Account settings and privacy controls
+- Social authentication (future enhancement)
+
+**Acceptance Criteria:**
+- [ ] Users can register with email and password
+- [ ] Email verification required for new accounts
+- [ ] Secure login/logout with JWT tokens
+- [ ] Password reset functionality works
+- [ ] Profile information can be updated
+- [ ] Account deletion option available
+
+#### 2. Parks Management
+**Priority:** High  
+**Description:** Browse, search, and manage theme park information
+
+**Features:**
+- Parks listing with search and filtering
+- Detailed park pages with photos and information
+- Park submission form for new parks
+- Photo upload and gallery management
+- Reviews and ratings system
+- Location-based search with maps
+
+**Acceptance Criteria:**
+- [ ] Parks can be browsed with pagination
+- [ ] Search works by name, location, operator
+- [ ] Filtering by status, country, operator
+- [ ] Park detail pages show complete information
+- [ ] Users can submit new parks for approval
+- [ ] Photo upload works with moderation queue
+- [ ] Map integration shows park locations
+
+#### 3. Rides Management
+**Priority:** High  
+**Description:** Browse, search, and manage ride information
+
+**Features:**
+- Rides listing with advanced filtering
+- Detailed ride pages with specifications
+- Ride submission form with validation
+- Photo galleries and media management
+- Manufacturer and model information
+- Ride rankings and statistics
+
+**Acceptance Criteria:**
+- [ ] Rides can be browsed and filtered by category
+- [ ] Search works by name, park, manufacturer
+- [ ] Ride specifications displayed clearly
+- [ ] Users can submit new rides
+- [ ] Photo management with approval workflow
+- [ ] Rankings and statistics visible
+
+#### 4. Content Submission System
+**Priority:** High  
+**Description:** User-generated content with moderation workflow
+
+**Features:**
+- Submission forms for parks, rides, photos
+- Draft saving and auto-save functionality
+- Submission status tracking
+- User submission history
+- Collaborative editing (future)
+- Bulk submission tools (admin)
+
+**Acceptance Criteria:**
+- [ ] Users can submit parks and rides
+- [ ] Forms validate input and show errors
+- [ ] Drafts are saved automatically
+- [ ] Users can track submission status
+- [ ] Submission history is accessible
+- [ ] Admins can bulk approve/reject
+
+#### 5. Moderation Interface
+**Priority:** High  
+**Description:** Admin tools for content approval and management
+
+**Features:**
+- Moderation queue with filtering
+- Bulk approval/rejection actions
+- Moderation notes and feedback
+- User reputation system
+- Content flagging and reporting
+- Moderation analytics dashboard
+
+**Acceptance Criteria:**
+- [ ] Moderators can view pending submissions
+- [ ] Bulk actions work for multiple items
+- [ ] Moderation notes can be added
+- [ ] User reputation affects submission priority
+- [ ] Flagged content appears in queue
+- [ ] Analytics show moderation metrics
+
+#### 6. Search & Discovery
+**Priority:** Medium  
+**Description:** Advanced search and content discovery features
+
+**Features:**
+- Global search across parks and rides
+- Autocomplete suggestions
+- Advanced filtering options
+- Trending content section
+- Recently added content
+- Personalized recommendations (future)
+
+**Acceptance Criteria:**
+- [ ] Global search returns relevant results
+- [ ] Autocomplete works as user types
+- [ ] Filters can be combined effectively
+- [ ] Trending content updates regularly
+- [ ] New content is highlighted
+- [ ] Search performance is fast
+
+#### 7. User Profiles & Social Features
+**Priority:** Medium  
+**Description:** User profiles and social interaction features
+
+**Features:**
+- Public user profiles
+- Top lists and favorites
+- User statistics and achievements
+- Following/followers system (future)
+- Activity feeds (future)
+- User-generated content showcase
+
+**Acceptance Criteria:**
+- [ ] User profiles are publicly viewable
+- [ ] Users can create and share top lists
+- [ ] Statistics show user activity
+- [ ] Achievements unlock based on activity
+- [ ] User content is showcased on profile
+- [ ] Privacy settings control visibility
+
+### Advanced Features
+
+#### 8. Photo Management
+**Priority:** Medium  
+**Description:** Comprehensive photo upload and management system
+
+**Features:**
+- Drag-and-drop photo upload
+- Image cropping and editing tools
+- Photo galleries with lightbox
+- Bulk photo operations
+- Photo metadata and tagging
+- Image optimization and CDN
+
+**Acceptance Criteria:**
+- [ ] Photos can be uploaded via drag-and-drop
+- [ ] Basic editing tools available
+- [ ] Galleries display photos attractively
+- [ ] Bulk operations work efficiently
+- [ ] Photos are optimized automatically
+- [ ] CDN integration improves performance
+
+#### 9. Maps Integration
+**Priority:** Medium  
+**Description:** Interactive maps for park and ride locations
+
+**Features:**
+- Interactive park location maps
+- Clustering for dense areas
+- Custom markers and popups
+- Directions integration
+- Mobile-friendly map controls
+- Offline map support (future)
+
+**Acceptance Criteria:**
+- [ ] Maps show accurate park locations
+- [ ] Clustering works for nearby parks
+- [ ] Markers show park information
+- [ ] Directions can be requested
+- [ ] Maps work well on mobile
+- [ ] Performance is acceptable
+
+#### 10. Rankings & Statistics
+**Priority:** Low  
+**Description:** Display and interact with ride ranking system
+
+**Features:**
+- Ride rankings display
+- Ranking history and trends
+- User voting interface (future)
+- Statistical analysis
+- Comparison tools
+- Export functionality
+
+**Acceptance Criteria:**
+- [ ] Rankings display correctly
+- [ ] Historical data is accessible
+- [ ] Statistics are accurate
+- [ ] Comparisons are meaningful
+- [ ] Data can be exported
+- [ ] Performance is good with large datasets
+
+## 🔧 Technical Specifications
+
+### Component Library Options
+**Status:** ⏳ PENDING USER CHOICE
+
+#### Option 1: Nuxt UI (Recommended)
+**Pros:**
+- Built specifically for Nuxt 3
+- Tailwind CSS integration
+- TypeScript support
+- Modern design system
+- Active development
+
+**Cons:**
+- Newer library, smaller ecosystem
+- Limited complex components
+
+#### Option 2: Vuetify
+**Pros:**
+- Mature, comprehensive library
+- Material Design system
+- Extensive component set
+- Strong community support
+
+**Cons:**
+- Larger bundle size
+- Material Design may not fit brand
+- Vue 3 support still maturing
+
+#### Option 3: PrimeVue
+**Pros:**
+- Enterprise-focused
+- Comprehensive component set
+- Good TypeScript support
+- Professional themes
+
+**Cons:**
+- Commercial themes cost money
+- Larger learning curve
+- Less modern design
+
+### Development Environment
+- **Node.js:** Version 18+ required
+- **Package Manager:** npm (consistent with project)
+- **Development Server:** Nuxt dev server with HMR
+- **Proxy Configuration:** API calls proxied to Django backend
+- **Environment Variables:** Separate configs for dev/staging/production
+
+### Build & Deployment
+- **Build Tool:** Nuxt build with Vite
+- **Output:** Static generation for public pages, SSR for dynamic content
+- **Docker:** Multi-stage build for production
+- **CI/CD:** GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment
+- **Monitoring:** Error tracking and performance monitoring
+
+## 📊 Non-Functional Requirements
+
+### Performance
+- **Page Load Time:** < 3 seconds initial load
+- **Navigation:** < 1 second between pages
+- **API Response Time:** < 500ms for most endpoints
+- **Bundle Size:** < 500KB initial JavaScript
+- **Image Loading:** Progressive loading with placeholders
+
+### Scalability
+- **Concurrent Users:** Support 1000+ concurrent users
+- **Data Volume:** Handle 10,000+ parks and 50,000+ rides
+- **API Calls:** Efficient caching to minimize backend load
+- **Database:** Optimized queries and indexing
+
+### Security
+- **Authentication:** Secure JWT implementation
+- **Data Validation:** Client and server-side validation
+- **XSS Protection:** Sanitized user input
+- **CSRF Protection:** Token-based protection
+- **HTTPS:** All production traffic encrypted
+
+### Accessibility
+- **WCAG Compliance:** Level AA compliance
+- **Keyboard Navigation:** Full keyboard accessibility
+- **Screen Readers:** Proper ARIA labels and roles
+- **Color Contrast:** Minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio
+- **Focus Management:** Clear focus indicators
+
+### Browser Support
+- **Modern Browsers:** Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest 2 versions)
+- **Mobile Browsers:** iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile
+- **Progressive Enhancement:** Basic functionality without JavaScript
+- **Polyfills:** Minimal polyfills for essential features
+
+## 🧪 Testing Requirements
+
+### Testing Strategy
+- **Unit Tests:** 80%+ code coverage for utilities and composables
+- **Component Tests:** All UI components tested
+- **Integration Tests:** API integration and user flows
+- **E2E Tests:** Critical user journeys automated
+- **Performance Tests:** Load testing and optimization
+
+### Testing Tools
+- **Unit Testing:** Vitest for fast unit tests
+- **Component Testing:** Vue Test Utils with Vitest
+- **E2E Testing:** Playwright for cross-browser testing
+- **Visual Testing:** Chromatic for visual regression
+- **Performance Testing:** Lighthouse CI for performance monitoring
+
+## 📚 Documentation Requirements
+
+### Code Documentation
+- **Component Documentation:** Props, events, slots documented
+- **API Documentation:** All composables and utilities documented
+- **Type Definitions:** Comprehensive TypeScript types
+- **Examples:** Usage examples for all components
+- **Storybook:** Interactive component documentation
+
+### User Documentation
+- **User Guide:** How to use the application
+- **Admin Guide:** Moderation and administration
+- **API Guide:** For developers integrating with the system
+- **Deployment Guide:** Self-hosting instructions
+- **Troubleshooting:** Common issues and solutions
+
+### Context7 Integration
+- **Auto-Documentation:** Automatic API and component docs
+- **Implementation Tracking:** Progress and decision documentation
+- **Knowledge Preservation:** Context for future development
+- **LLM Handoffs:** Structured information for continuation
+
+---
+
+## ✅ Acceptance Criteria Summary
+
+### Phase 1: Foundation (Week 1)
+- [ ] Nuxt 3 project set up with TypeScript
+- [ ] Component library integrated and configured
+- [ ] Authentication system implemented with JWT
+- [ ] Basic layout and navigation components
+- [ ] API integration with Django backend
+- [ ] Development environment fully configured
+
+### Phase 2: Core Features (Week 2)
+- [ ] Parks listing and detail pages functional
+- [ ] Rides listing and detail pages functional
+- [ ] Search functionality working across content
+- [ ] Photo upload and display system
+- [ ] User profile management
+- [ ] Basic submission forms
+
+### Phase 3: Advanced Features (Week 3)
+- [ ] Complete submission system with moderation
+- [ ] Admin moderation interface
+- [ ] Advanced search and filtering
+- [ ] Maps integration for locations
+- [ ] Rankings and statistics display
+- [ ] Performance optimization complete
+
+### Phase 4: Polish & Deployment (Week 4)
+- [ ] Comprehensive testing suite
+- [ ] Documentation complete
+- [ ] Production deployment configured
+- [ ] Performance monitoring set up
+- [ ] User acceptance testing passed
+
+---
+
+**Next Document:** `architecture-decisions.md` - Technical architecture details

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+# ThrillWiki Park Domain Analysis
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+This document provides a complete inventory of all park-related models and their relationships across the ThrillWiki Django codebase. The analysis reveals that park-related functionality is currently distributed across three separate Django apps (`parks`, `operators`, and `property_owners`) that are always used together but artificially separated.
+
+## Current Architecture Overview
+
+### Apps Structure
+- **parks/** - Core park and park area models
+- **operators/** - Companies that operate theme parks
+- **property_owners/** - Companies that own park property
+- **companies/** - Empty models directory (no active models found)
+
+## Model Inventory
+
+### Parks App Models
+
+#### Park Model (`parks/models.py`)
+**Location**: `parks.models.Park`
+**Inheritance**: `TrackedModel` (provides history tracking)
+**Decorators**: `@pghistory.track()`
+
+**Fields**:
+- `name` - CharField(max_length=255)
+- `slug` - SlugField(max_length=255, unique=True)
+- `description` - TextField(blank=True)
+- `status` - CharField with choices: OPERATING, CLOSED_TEMP, CLOSED_PERM, UNDER_CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLISHED, RELOCATED
+- `opening_date` - DateField(null=True, blank=True)
+- `closing_date` - DateField(null=True, blank=True)
+- `operating_season` - CharField(max_length=255, blank=True)
+- `size_acres` - DecimalField(max_digits=10, decimal_places=2, null=True, blank=True)
+- `website` - URLField(blank=True)
+- `average_rating` - DecimalField(max_digits=3, decimal_places=2, null=True, blank=True)
+- `ride_count` - IntegerField(null=True, blank=True)
+- `coaster_count` - IntegerField(null=True, blank=True)
+- `created_at` - DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True, null=True)
+- `updated_at` - DateTimeField(auto_now=True)
+
+**Relationships**:
+- `operator` - ForeignKey to Operator (SET_NULL, null=True, blank=True, related_name="parks")
+- `property_owner` - ForeignKey to PropertyOwner (SET_NULL, null=True, blank=True, related_name="owned_parks")
+- `location` - GenericRelation to Location (related_query_name='park')
+- `photos` - GenericRelation to Photo (related_query_name="park")
+- `areas` - Reverse relation from ParkArea
+- `rides` - Reverse relation from rides app
+
+**Custom Methods**:
+- `get_absolute_url()` - Returns park detail URL
+- `get_status_color()` - Returns Tailwind CSS classes for status display
+- `formatted_location` (property) - Returns formatted address string
+- `coordinates` (property) - Returns (lat, lon) tuple
+- `get_by_slug(slug)` (classmethod) - Handles current and historical slug lookup
+- `save()` - Custom save with slug generation and historical slug tracking
+
+**Meta Options**:
+- `ordering = ["name"]`
+
+#### ParkArea Model (`parks/models.py`)
+**Location**: `parks.models.ParkArea`
+**Inheritance**: `TrackedModel`
+**Decorators**: `@pghistory.track()`
+
+**Fields**:
+- `name` - CharField(max_length=255)
+- `slug` - SlugField(max_length=255)
+- `description` - TextField(blank=True)
+- `opening_date` - DateField(null=True, blank=True)
+- `closing_date` - DateField(null=True, blank=True)
+- `created_at` - DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True, null=True)
+- `updated_at` - DateTimeField(auto_now=True)
+
+**Relationships**:
+- `park` - ForeignKey to Park (CASCADE, related_name="areas")
+
+**Custom Methods**:
+- `get_absolute_url()` - Returns area detail URL
+- `get_by_slug(slug)` (classmethod) - Handles current and historical slug lookup
+- `save()` - Auto-generates slug from name
+
+**Meta Options**:
+- `ordering = ["name"]`
+- `unique_together = ["park", "slug"]`
+
+### Operators App Models
+
+#### Operator Model (`operators/models.py`)
+**Location**: `operators.models.Operator`
+**Inheritance**: `TrackedModel`
+**Decorators**: `@pghistory.track()`
+
+**Fields**:
+- `name` - CharField(max_length=255)
+- `slug` - SlugField(max_length=255, unique=True)
+- `description` - TextField(blank=True)
+- `website` - URLField(blank=True)
+- `founded_year` - PositiveIntegerField(blank=True, null=True)
+- `headquarters` - CharField(max_length=255, blank=True)
+- `parks_count` - IntegerField(default=0)
+- `rides_count` - IntegerField(default=0)
+
+**Custom Methods**:
+- `get_absolute_url()` - Returns operator detail URL
+- `get_by_slug(slug)` (classmethod) - Handles current and historical slug lookup
+- `save()` - Auto-generates slug if missing
+
+**Meta Options**:
+- `ordering = ['name']`
+- `verbose_name = 'Operator'`
+- `verbose_name_plural = 'Operators'`
+
+### Property Owners App Models
+
+#### PropertyOwner Model (`property_owners/models.py`)
+**Location**: `property_owners.models.PropertyOwner`
+**Inheritance**: `TrackedModel`
+**Decorators**: `@pghistory.track()`
+
+**Fields**:
+- `name` - CharField(max_length=255)
+- `slug` - SlugField(max_length=255, unique=True)
+- `description` - TextField(blank=True)
+- `website` - URLField(blank=True)
+
+**Custom Methods**:
+- `get_absolute_url()` - Returns property owner detail URL
+- `get_by_slug(slug)` (classmethod) - Handles current and historical slug lookup
+- `save()` - Auto-generates slug if missing
+
+**Meta Options**:
+- `ordering = ['name']`
+- `verbose_name = 'Property Owner'`
+- `verbose_name_plural = 'Property Owners'`
+
+### Related Models from Other Apps
+
+#### TrackedModel (`history_tracking/models.py`)
+**Base class for all park-related models**
+- Provides `created_at` and `updated_at` fields
+- Includes `get_history()` method for pghistory integration
+
+#### HistoricalSlug (`history_tracking/models.py`)
+**Tracks historical slugs for all models**
+- `content_type` - ForeignKey to ContentType
+- `object_id` - PositiveIntegerField
+- `slug` - SlugField(max_length=255)
+- `created_at` - DateTimeField
+- `user` - ForeignKey to User (optional)
+
+## Relationship Diagram
+
+```mermaid
+erDiagram
+    Park ||--o{ ParkArea : contains
+    Park }o--|| Operator : operated_by
+    Park }o--o| PropertyOwner : owned_by
+    Park ||--o{ Location : has_location
+    Park ||--o{ Photo : has_photos
+    Park ||--o{ Ride : contains
+    
+    Operator {
+        int id PK
+        string name
+        string slug UK
+        text description
+        string website
+        int founded_year
+        string headquarters
+        int parks_count
+        int rides_count
+        datetime created_at
+        datetime updated_at
+    }
+    
+    PropertyOwner {
+        int id PK
+        string name
+        string slug UK
+        text description
+        string website
+        datetime created_at
+        datetime updated_at
+    }
+    
+    Park {
+        int id PK
+        string name
+        string slug UK
+        text description
+        string status
+        date opening_date
+        date closing_date
+        string operating_season
+        decimal size_acres
+        string website
+        decimal average_rating
+        int ride_count
+        int coaster_count
+        int operator_id FK
+        int property_owner_id FK
+        datetime created_at
+        datetime updated_at
+    }
+    
+    ParkArea {
+        int id PK
+        string name
+        string slug
+        text description
+        date opening_date
+        date closing_date
+        int park_id FK
+        datetime created_at
+        datetime updated_at
+    }
+    
+    Location {
+        int id PK
+        int content_type_id FK
+        int object_id
+        string name
+        string location_type
+        decimal latitude
+        decimal longitude
+        string street_address
+        string city
+        string state
+        string country
+        string postal_code
+    }
+    
+    Photo {
+        int id PK
+        int content_type_id FK
+        int object_id
+        string image
+        string caption
+        int uploaded_by_id FK
+    }
+    
+    Ride {
+        int id PK
+        string name
+        string slug
+        text description
+        string category
+        string status
+        int park_id FK
+        int park_area_id FK
+        int manufacturer_id FK
+        int designer_id FK
+    }
+```
+
+## Admin Configurations
+
+### Parks App Admin
+- **ParkAdmin**: List display includes location, status, operator, property_owner
+- **ParkAreaAdmin**: List display includes park relationship
+- Both use `prepopulated_fields` for slug generation
+- Both include `created_at` and `updated_at` as readonly fields
+
+### Operators App Admin
+- **OperatorAdmin**: Shows parks_count and rides_count (readonly)
+- Includes founded_year filter
+- Search includes name, description, headquarters
+
+### Property Owners App Admin
+- **PropertyOwnerAdmin**: Basic configuration
+- Search includes name and description
+- No special filters or readonly fields
+
+## URL Patterns and Views
+
+### Parks App URLs (`parks/urls.py`)
+- **List/Search**: `/` - ParkSearchView with autocomplete
+- **Create**: `/create/` - ParkCreateView
+- **Detail**: `/<slug>/` - ParkDetailView with slug redirect support
+- **Update**: `/<slug>/edit/` - ParkUpdateView
+- **Areas**: `/<park_slug>/areas/<area_slug>/` - ParkAreaDetailView
+- **HTMX Endpoints**: Various endpoints for dynamic content loading
+- **Park-specific ride categories**: Multiple URL patterns for different ride types
+
+### Operators App URLs (`operators/urls.py`)
+- **List**: `/` - OperatorListView
+- **Detail**: `/<slug>/` - OperatorDetailView with slug redirect support
+
+### Property Owners App URLs (`property_owners/urls.py`)
+- **List**: `/` - PropertyOwnerListView  
+- **Detail**: `/<slug>/` - PropertyOwnerDetailView with slug redirect support
+
+## Template Usage Patterns
+
+### Template Structure
+- **parks/park_detail.html**: Comprehensive park display with operator/property owner links
+- **operators/operator_detail.html**: Shows operated parks with park links
+- **property_owners/property_owner_detail.html**: Shows owned properties with operator info
+
+### Key Template Features
+- Cross-linking between parks, operators, and property owners
+- Conditional display of property owner (only if different from operator)
+- Status badges with Tailwind CSS classes
+- Photo galleries and location maps
+- History tracking display
+
+## Shared Functionality Patterns
+
+### Slug Generation
+All models use consistent slug generation:
+- Auto-generated from name field in `save()` method
+- Uses Django's `slugify()` function
+- Historical slug tracking via `HistoricalSlug` model
+
+### History Tracking
+Implemented via two mechanisms:
+1. **pghistory**: Automatic tracking with `@pghistory.track()` decorator
+2. **Manual tracking**: `HistoricalSlug` model for slug changes
+3. **DiffMixin**: Provides `diff_against_previous()` method for change comparison
+
+### Slug Redirect Support
+All detail views use `SlugRedirectMixin` and implement `get_by_slug()` classmethod:
+- Checks current slug first
+- Falls back to pghistory events
+- Falls back to `HistoricalSlug` records
+- Returns tuple of (object, was_redirect_needed)
+
+### Base Classes
+- **TrackedModel**: Provides `created_at`, `updated_at`, and history integration
+- **SlugRedirectMixin**: Handles historical slug redirects in views
+
+## Key Findings
+
+### Strengths
+1. **Consistent patterns**: All models follow similar slug generation and history tracking patterns
+2. **Comprehensive history**: Both automatic (pghistory) and manual (HistoricalSlug) tracking
+3. **Good separation of concerns**: Clear distinction between operators and property owners
+4. **Rich relationships**: Proper foreign key relationships with appropriate related_names
+
+### Issues
+1. **Artificial separation**: Three apps that are always used together
+2. **Duplicated code**: Similar admin configurations and view patterns across apps
+3. **Complex imports**: Cross-app imports create coupling
+4. **Template redundancy**: Similar template patterns across apps
+
+### Entity Relationship Compliance
+The current implementation follows the specified entity relationship rules:
+- ✅ Parks have required Operator relationship
+- ✅ Parks have optional PropertyOwner relationship  
+- ✅ No direct Company entity references
+- ✅ Proper foreign key relationships with null/blank settings
+
+## Consolidation Recommendations
+
+Based on the analysis, I recommend consolidating the three apps into a single `parks` app with the following structure:
+
+```
+parks/
+├── models/
+│   ├── __init__.py       # Import all models here
+│   ├── park.py          # Park, ParkArea models
+│   ├── operators.py     # Operator model  
+│   └── owners.py        # PropertyOwner model
+├── admin/
+│   ├── __init__.py      # Register all admin classes
+│   ├── park.py          # Park and ParkArea admin
+│   ├── operators.py     # Operator admin
+│   └── owners.py        # PropertyOwner admin
+├── views/
+│   ├── __init__.py      # Import all views
+│   ├── parks.py         # Park and ParkArea views
+│   ├── operators.py     # Operator views
+│   └── owners.py        # PropertyOwner views
+├── templates/parks/
+│   ├── parks/           # Park templates
+│   ├── operators/       # Operator templates
+│   └── owners/          # Property owner templates
+└── urls.py              # All URL patterns
+```
+
+### Benefits of Consolidation
+1. **Reduced complexity**: Single app to manage instead of three
+2. **Eliminated duplication**: Shared admin mixins, view base classes, and template components
+3. **Simplified imports**: No cross-app dependencies
+4. **Better cohesion**: Related functionality grouped together
+5. **Easier maintenance**: Single location for park domain logic
+
+### Migration Strategy
+1. Create new model structure within parks app
+2. Move existing models to new locations
+3. Update all imports and references
+4. Consolidate admin configurations
+5. Merge URL patterns
+6. Update template references
+7. Run Django migrations to reflect changes
+8. Remove empty apps
+
+This consolidation maintains all existing functionality while significantly improving code organization and maintainability.

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+# Parks Listing Page - Comprehensive Documentation
+
+## Overview
+
+The parks listing page is the primary interface for browsing and discovering theme parks in ThrillWiki. It provides search, filtering, and listing capabilities with both grid and list view modes.
+
+## Current Architecture
+
+### Models
+
+#### Park Model (`parks/models/parks.py`)
+The core Park model contains these key fields:
+- **Basic Info**: `name`, `slug`, `description`, `status`
+- **Operations**: `opening_date`, `closing_date`, `operating_season`
+- **Metadata**: `size_acres`, `website`, `average_rating`
+- **Statistics**: `ride_count`, `coaster_count` (manual fields)
+- **Relationships**: 
+  - `operator` (ForeignKey to Company)
+  - `property_owner` (ForeignKey to Company)
+  - `photos` (GenericRelation)
+  - `location` (OneToOneField via ParkLocation reverse relation)
+
+#### Park Status System
+The status system uses predefined choices with corresponding CSS classes:
+
+**Status Options:**
+- `OPERATING`: "Operating" - Green badge (`bg-green-100 text-green-800`)
+- `CLOSED_TEMP`: "Temporarily Closed" - Yellow badge (`bg-yellow-100 text-yellow-800`)
+- `CLOSED_PERM`: "Permanently Closed" - Red badge (`bg-red-100 text-red-800`)
+- `UNDER_CONSTRUCTION`: "Under Construction" - Blue badge (`bg-blue-100 text-blue-800`)
+- `DEMOLISHED`: "Demolished" - Gray badge (`bg-gray-100 text-gray-800`)
+- `RELOCATED`: "Relocated" - Purple badge (`bg-purple-100 text-purple-800`)
+
+**Status Badge Implementation:**
+```html
+<span class="status-badge status-{{ park.status|lower }}">
+    {{ park.get_status_display }}
+</span>
+```
+
+**CSS Classes:**
+```css
+.status-badge {
+    @apply inline-flex items-center px-3 py-1 text-sm font-medium rounded-full;
+}
+
+.status-operating {
+    @apply text-green-800 bg-green-100 dark:bg-green-700 dark:text-green-50;
+}
+
+.status-closed {
+    @apply text-red-800 bg-red-100 dark:bg-red-700 dark:text-red-50;
+}
+
+.status-construction {
+    @apply text-yellow-800 bg-yellow-100 dark:bg-yellow-600 dark:text-yellow-50;
+}
+```
+
+#### ParkLocation Model (`parks/models/location.py`)
+Handles geographic data with PostGIS support:
+- **Coordinates**: `point` (PointField with SRID 4326)
+- **Address**: `street_address`, `city`, `state`, `country`, `postal_code`
+- **Trip Planning**: `highway_exit`, `parking_notes`, `best_arrival_time`, `seasonal_notes`
+- **OSM Integration**: `osm_id`, `osm_type`
+
+### Views
+
+#### ParkListView (`parks/views.py:212-272`)
+Inherits from `HTMXFilterableMixin` and `ListView`:
+- **Template**: `parks/park_list.html` (full page) or `parks/partials/park_list_item.html` (HTMX)
+- **Pagination**: 20 items per page
+- **Filter Class**: `ParkFilter`
+- **Context**: Includes `view_mode`, `is_search`, `search_query`
+- **Error Handling**: Graceful degradation with error messages
+
+**Key Methods:**
+- `get_template_names()`: Returns different templates for HTMX requests
+- `get_view_mode()`: Handles grid/list toggle
+- `get_queryset()`: Uses `get_base_park_queryset()` with filters applied
+- `get_context_data()`: Adds view mode and search context
+
+#### Supporting View Functions
+- `add_park_button()`: Returns add park button partial
+- `park_actions()`: Returns park actions partial
+- `get_park_areas()`: Dynamic area options for select elements
+- `location_search()`: OpenStreetMap Nominatim API integration
+- `reverse_geocode()`: Coordinate to address conversion
+- `search_parks()`: HTMX search endpoint
+
+### Templates
+
+#### Main Template (`parks/templates/parks/park_list.html`)
+Extends `search/layouts/filtered_list.html` with these sections:
+
+**List Actions Block:**
+- Page title ("Parks")
+- View mode toggle (Grid/List) with HTMX
+- Add Park button (authenticated users only)
+
+**Filter Section Block:**
+- Search autocomplete with Alpine.js
+- Filter form with HTMX updates
+- Loading indicators and accessibility features
+
+**Results List Block:**
+- Contains park results container
+- Includes `park_list_item.html` partial
+
+#### Park List Item Partial (`parks/templates/parks/partials/park_list_item.html`)
+Displays individual park cards:
+- **Grid Layout**: 3-column responsive grid (`md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3`)
+- **Card Design**: White background, shadow, hover transform
+- **Content**: Park name (linked), status badge, operator link
+- **Empty State**: Helpful message with option to add parks
+- **Error Handling**: Error display with icon
+
+### Filtering System
+
+#### ParkFilter (`parks/filters.py`)
+Comprehensive filter system with validation:
+
+**Core Filters:**
+- `search`: Multi-field search (name, description, location fields)
+- `status`: Operating status dropdown
+- `operator`: Operating company selector
+- `has_operator`: Boolean filter for operator presence
+
+**Numeric Filters:**
+- `min_rides`: Minimum ride count with validation
+- `min_coasters`: Minimum coaster count with validation
+- `min_size`: Minimum size in acres with validation
+
+**Date Filters:**
+- `opening_date`: Date range filter
+
+**Location Filters:**
+- `location_search`: Search by city, state, country, address
+- `near_location`: Proximity search with geocoding
+- `radius_km`: Search radius (used with near_location)
+- `country_filter`: Country-specific filtering
+- `state_filter`: State/region filtering
+
+**Advanced Features:**
+- Custom `qs` property ensures base queryset with annotations
+- Geocoding integration with OpenStreetMap Nominatim
+- Distance calculations with PostGIS
+- Input validation with custom validators
+
+#### Base Queryset (`parks/querysets.py`)
+Optimized query with:
+- **Relationships**: `select_related('operator', 'property_owner', 'location')`
+- **Prefetches**: `photos`, `rides`
+- **Annotations**: 
+  - `current_ride_count`: Live count from related rides
+  - `current_coaster_count`: Live count of roller coasters
+- **Ordering**: Alphabetical by name
+
+### Forms
+
+#### ParkForm (`parks/forms.py:54-312`)
+Comprehensive form for park creation/editing:
+- **Model Fields**: All Park model fields
+- **Location Fields**: Separate fields for coordinates and address
+- **Widgets**: Tailwind CSS styled with dark mode support
+- **Validation**: Coordinate range validation and precision handling
+- **Location Integration**: Automatic ParkLocation creation/update
+
+#### ParkAutocomplete (`parks/forms.py:11-38`)
+Search autocomplete functionality:
+- **Search Attributes**: Park name matching
+- **Related Data**: Includes operator and owner information
+- **Formatting**: Status and location display in results
+
+### Styling & Design
+
+#### Theme System
+Based on Tailwind CSS v4 with custom design tokens:
+- **Primary Color**: `#4f46e5` (Vibrant indigo)
+- **Secondary Color**: `#e11d48` (Vibrant rose)  
+- **Accent Color**: `#8b5cf6`
+- **Font**: Poppins sans-serif
+- **Dark Mode**: Class-based toggle support
+
+#### Card Design Pattern
+Consistent across the application:
+```css
+.card {
+    @apply p-6 bg-white border rounded-lg shadow-lg dark:bg-gray-800 border-gray-200/50 dark:border-gray-700/50;
+}
+
+.card-hover {
+    @apply transition-transform transform hover:-translate-y-1;
+}
+```
+
+#### Grid System
+Adaptive grid with responsive breakpoints:
+```css
+.grid-cards {
+    @apply grid grid-cols-1 gap-6 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3;
+}
+
+.grid-adaptive {
+    @apply grid gap-6;
+    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
+}
+```
+
+#### Status Badges
+Semantic color coding with dark mode support:
+- Consistent padding: `px-3 py-1`
+- Typography: `text-sm font-medium`
+- Shape: `rounded-full`
+- Colors: Contextual based on status type
+
+### JavaScript Integration
+
+#### HTMX Features
+- **Dynamic Loading**: Park list updates without page refresh
+- **Search**: Real-time search with debouncing (300ms delay)
+- **Filters**: Form submission with URL state management
+- **View Modes**: Toggle between grid/list with state preservation
+- **Pagination**: Seamless page navigation
+- **Error Handling**: Custom error displays with HX-Trigger events
+
+#### Alpine.js Components
+- **Search Interface**: Query state management and escape key handling
+- **Filter Integration**: Form state synchronization
+- **Accessibility**: ARIA attributes for screen readers
+
+### API Integration
+
+#### OpenStreetMap Nominatim
+- **Search Endpoint**: Location autocomplete with 10 result limit
+- **Geocoding**: Address to coordinate conversion
+- **Reverse Geocoding**: Coordinate to address lookup
+- **Error Handling**: Graceful fallbacks for API failures
+- **Rate Limiting**: 5-second timeout for requests
+
+#### Location Utilities
+- **Coordinate Normalization**: Precision handling for lat/lng
+- **English Name Extraction**: Multi-language support
+- **Address Parsing**: Comprehensive address component handling
+
+### Performance Optimizations
+
+#### Database Queries
+- **Select Related**: Minimize N+1 queries for relationships
+- **Prefetch Related**: Efficient loading of many-to-many relations
+- **Annotations**: Database-level calculations for counts
+- **Distinct**: Prevent duplicate results from joins
+
+#### Frontend Performance
+- **HTMX**: Partial page updates reduce bandwidth
+- **Debouncing**: Search input optimization
+- **Lazy Loading**: Progressive content loading
+- **Caching**: Template fragment caching where appropriate
+
+### Accessibility Features
+
+#### Screen Reader Support
+- **Semantic HTML**: Proper heading hierarchy and landmarks
+- **ARIA Labels**: Descriptive labels for interactive elements
+- **Focus Management**: Keyboard navigation support
+- **Loading States**: Screen reader announcements for dynamic content
+
+#### Keyboard Navigation
+- **Escape Key**: Closes search suggestions
+- **Tab Order**: Logical focus sequence
+- **Enter/Space**: Activates buttons and links
+
+### Error Handling
+
+#### Graceful Degradation
+- **Query Failures**: Empty queryset with error message
+- **Filter Errors**: Form validation with user feedback
+- **API Timeouts**: Fallback to basic functionality
+- **JavaScript Disabled**: Basic form submission still works
+
+#### User Feedback
+- **Loading Indicators**: Spinner animations during requests
+- **Error Messages**: Clear, actionable error descriptions
+- **Empty States**: Helpful guidance when no results found
+- **Success States**: Confirmation of actions taken
+
+## Current Strengths
+
+1. **Comprehensive Filtering**: Rich set of filter options for various use cases
+2. **Performance**: Optimized queries with proper relationships and annotations
+3. **User Experience**: Smooth HTMX interactions with instant feedback
+4. **Responsive Design**: Works well on all device sizes
+5. **Accessibility**: Good screen reader and keyboard support
+6. **Status System**: Clear, well-designed status indicators
+7. **Location Integration**: PostGIS-powered geographic capabilities
+8. **Search Experience**: Real-time search with autocomplete
+9. **Error Handling**: Graceful degradation and user feedback
+10. **Dark Mode**: Consistent theming across light/dark modes
+
+## Areas for Enhancement
+
+1. **Location Filtering**: Hierarchical location filtering (Country → State → City)
+2. **Advanced Search**: More sophisticated search capabilities
+3. **Map Integration**: Geographic visualization of results
+4. **Bulk Operations**: Multi-select actions for parks
+5. **Export Functionality**: CSV/JSON export of filtered results
+6. **Bookmarking**: Save filter combinations
+7. **Recent Searches**: Search history functionality
+8. **Advanced Sorting**: Multiple sort criteria
+9. **Preview Mode**: Quick preview without navigation
+10. **Comparison Tools**: Side-by-side park comparisons
+
+This documentation provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding the current parks listing implementation and serves as a baseline for planning improvements while preserving the existing strengths and design patterns.

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+# Parks Listing Page - Comprehensive Improvement Plan
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+This document outlines a comprehensive improvement plan for the ThrillWiki parks listing page, focusing on enhanced location-based filtering with a hierarchical Country → State → City approach, while preserving the current design theme, park status implementation, and user experience patterns.
+
+## Primary Focus: Hierarchical Location Filtering
+
+### 1. Enhanced Location Model Structure
+
+#### 1.1 Country-First Approach
+**Objective**: Implement a cascading location filter starting with countries, then drilling down to states/regions, and finally cities.
+
+**Current State**: 
+- Flat location fields in `ParkLocation` model
+- Basic country/state/city filters without hierarchy
+- No standardized country/region data
+
+**Proposed Enhancement**:
+```python
+# New model structure to support hierarchical filtering
+class Country(models.Model):
+    name = models.CharField(max_length=100, unique=True)
+    code = models.CharField(max_length=3, unique=True)  # ISO 3166-1 alpha-3
+    region = models.CharField(max_length=100)  # e.g., "Europe", "North America"
+    park_count = models.IntegerField(default=0)  # Denormalized for performance
+    
+    class Meta:
+        verbose_name_plural = "Countries"
+        ordering = ['name']
+
+class State(models.Model):
+    name = models.CharField(max_length=100)
+    country = models.ForeignKey(Country, on_delete=models.CASCADE, related_name='states')
+    code = models.CharField(max_length=10, blank=True)  # State/province code
+    park_count = models.IntegerField(default=0)
+    
+    class Meta:
+        unique_together = [['name', 'country']]
+        ordering = ['name']
+
+class City(models.Model):
+    name = models.CharField(max_length=100)
+    state = models.ForeignKey(State, on_delete=models.CASCADE, related_name='cities')
+    park_count = models.IntegerField(default=0)
+    
+    class Meta:
+        verbose_name_plural = "Cities"
+        unique_together = [['name', 'state']]
+        ordering = ['name']
+
+# Enhanced ParkLocation model
+class ParkLocation(models.Model):
+    park = models.OneToOneField('parks.Park', on_delete=models.CASCADE, related_name='location')
+    
+    # Hierarchical location references
+    country = models.ForeignKey(Country, on_delete=models.PROTECT)
+    state = models.ForeignKey(State, on_delete=models.PROTECT, null=True, blank=True)
+    city = models.ForeignKey(City, on_delete=models.PROTECT, null=True, blank=True)
+    
+    # Legacy fields maintained for compatibility
+    country_legacy = models.CharField(max_length=100, blank=True)
+    state_legacy = models.CharField(max_length=100, blank=True)
+    city_legacy = models.CharField(max_length=100, blank=True)
+    
+    # Existing fields preserved
+    point = models.PointField(srid=4326, null=True, blank=True)
+    street_address = models.CharField(max_length=255, blank=True)
+    postal_code = models.CharField(max_length=20, blank=True)
+    
+    # Trip planning fields (preserved)
+    highway_exit = models.CharField(max_length=100, blank=True)
+    parking_notes = models.TextField(blank=True)
+    best_arrival_time = models.TimeField(null=True, blank=True)
+    seasonal_notes = models.TextField(blank=True)
+    
+    # OSM integration (preserved)
+    osm_id = models.BigIntegerField(null=True, blank=True)
+    osm_type = models.CharField(max_length=10, blank=True)
+```
+
+#### 1.2 Data Migration Strategy
+**Migration Phase 1**: Add new fields alongside existing ones
+**Migration Phase 2**: Populate new hierarchical data from existing location data
+**Migration Phase 3**: Update forms and views to use new structure
+**Migration Phase 4**: Deprecate legacy fields (keep for backwards compatibility)
+
+### 2. Advanced Filtering Interface
+
+#### 2.1 Hierarchical Filter Components
+
+**Location Filter Widget**:
+```html
+<!-- Country Selector -->
+<div class="location-filter-section">
+    <label class="form-label">Country</label>
+    <select name="location_country" 
+            hx-get="{% url 'parks:location_states' %}" 
+            hx-target="#state-selector"
+            hx-include="[name='location_country']"
+            class="form-input">
+        <option value="">All Countries</option>
+        {% for country in countries %}
+        <option value="{{ country.id }}" 
+                data-park-count="{{ country.park_count }}">
+            {{ country.name }} ({{ country.park_count }} parks)
+        </option>
+        {% endfor %}
+    </select>
+</div>
+
+<!-- State/Region Selector (Dynamic) -->
+<div id="state-selector" class="location-filter-section">
+    <label class="form-label">State/Region</label>
+    <select name="location_state" 
+            hx-get="{% url 'parks:location_cities' %}"
+            hx-target="#city-selector"
+            hx-include="[name='location_country'], [name='location_state']"
+            class="form-input" disabled>
+        <option value="">Select Country First</option>
+    </select>
+</div>
+
+<!-- City Selector (Dynamic) -->
+<div id="city-selector" class="location-filter-section">
+    <label class="form-label">City</label>
+    <select name="location_city" class="form-input" disabled>
+        <option value="">Select State First</option>
+    </select>
+</div>
+```
+
+#### 2.2 Enhanced Filter Classes
+```python
+class AdvancedParkFilter(ParkFilter):
+    # Hierarchical location filters
+    location_country = ModelChoiceFilter(
+        field_name='location__country',
+        queryset=Country.objects.annotate(
+            park_count=Count('states__cities__parklocation')
+        ).filter(park_count__gt=0),
+        empty_label='All Countries',
+        label='Country'
+    )
+    
+    location_state = ModelChoiceFilter(
+        method='filter_location_state',
+        queryset=State.objects.none(),  # Will be populated dynamically
+        empty_label='All States/Regions',
+        label='State/Region'
+    )
+    
+    location_city = ModelChoiceFilter(
+        method='filter_location_city',
+        queryset=City.objects.none(),  # Will be populated dynamically
+        empty_label='All Cities',
+        label='City'
+    )
+    
+    # Geographic region filters
+    geographic_region = ChoiceFilter(
+        method='filter_geographic_region',
+        choices=[
+            ('north_america', 'North America'),
+            ('europe', 'Europe'),
+            ('asia_pacific', 'Asia Pacific'),
+            ('latin_america', 'Latin America'),
+            ('middle_east_africa', 'Middle East & Africa'),
+        ],
+        empty_label='All Regions',
+        label='Geographic Region'
+    )
+    
+    def filter_location_state(self, queryset, name, value):
+        if value:
+            return queryset.filter(location__state=value)
+        return queryset
+    
+    def filter_location_city(self, queryset, name, value):
+        if value:
+            return queryset.filter(location__city=value)
+        return queryset
+    
+    def filter_geographic_region(self, queryset, name, value):
+        region_mapping = {
+            'north_america': ['USA', 'Canada', 'Mexico'],
+            'europe': ['United Kingdom', 'Germany', 'France', 'Spain', 'Italy'],
+            # ... more mappings
+        }
+        if value in region_mapping:
+            countries = region_mapping[value]
+            return queryset.filter(location__country__name__in=countries)
+        return queryset
+```
+
+### 3. Enhanced User Experience Features
+
+#### 3.1 Smart Location Suggestions
+```javascript
+// Enhanced location autocomplete with regional intelligence
+class LocationSuggestionsSystem {
+    constructor() {
+        this.userLocation = null;
+        this.searchHistory = [];
+        this.preferredRegions = [];
+    }
+    
+    // Prioritize suggestions based on user context
+    prioritizeSuggestions(suggestions) {
+        return suggestions.sort((a, b) => {
+            // Prioritize user's country/region
+            if (this.isInPreferredRegion(a) && !this.isInPreferredRegion(b)) return -1;
+            if (!this.isInPreferredRegion(a) && this.isInPreferredRegion(b)) return 1;
+            
+            // Then by park count
+            return b.park_count - a.park_count;
+        });
+    }
+    
+    // Add breadcrumb navigation
+    buildLocationBreadcrumb(country, state, city) {
+        const breadcrumb = [];
+        if (country) breadcrumb.push({type: 'country', name: country.name, id: country.id});
+        if (state) breadcrumb.push({type: 'state', name: state.name, id: state.id});
+        if (city) breadcrumb.push({type: 'city', name: city.name, id: city.id});
+        return breadcrumb;
+    }
+}
+```
+
+#### 3.2 Location Statistics Display
+```html
+<!-- Location Statistics Panel -->
+<div class="location-stats bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-700 rounded-lg p-4 mb-6">
+    <h3 class="text-lg font-medium mb-3">Browse by Location</h3>
+    
+    <div class="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
+        {% for country in top_countries %}
+        <div class="text-center">
+            <button class="location-stat-button" 
+                    hx-get="{% url 'parks:park_list' %}?location_country={{ country.id }}"
+                    hx-target="#results-container">
+                <div class="text-2xl font-bold text-primary">{{ country.park_count }}</div>
+                <div class="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300">{{ country.name }}</div>
+            </button>
+        </div>
+        {% endfor %}
+    </div>
+    
+    <div class="mt-4 text-center">
+        <button class="text-primary hover:underline text-sm" id="view-all-countries">
+            View All Countries →
+        </button>
+    </div>
+</div>
+```
+
+### 4. Advanced Search Capabilities
+
+#### 4.1 Multi-Criteria Search
+```python
+class AdvancedSearchForm(forms.Form):
+    # Text search with field weighting
+    query = forms.CharField(required=False, widget=forms.TextInput(attrs={
+        'placeholder': 'Search parks, locations, operators...',
+        'class': 'form-input'
+    }))
+    
+    # Search scope selection
+    search_fields = forms.MultipleChoiceField(
+        choices=[
+            ('name', 'Park Name'),
+            ('description', 'Description'),
+            ('location', 'Location'),
+            ('operator', 'Operator'),
+            ('rides', 'Rides'),
+        ],
+        widget=forms.CheckboxSelectMultiple,
+        required=False,
+        initial=['name', 'location', 'operator']
+    )
+    
+    # Advanced location search
+    location_radius = forms.IntegerField(
+        required=False,
+        min_value=1,
+        max_value=500,
+        initial=50,
+        widget=forms.NumberInput(attrs={'class': 'form-input'})
+    )
+    
+    location_center = forms.CharField(required=False, widget=forms.HiddenInput())
+    
+    # Saved search functionality
+    save_search = forms.BooleanField(required=False, label='Save this search')
+    search_name = forms.CharField(required=False, max_length=100)
+```
+
+#### 4.2 Search Result Enhancement
+```html
+<!-- Enhanced search results with location context -->
+<div class="search-result-item {{ park.status|lower }}-status">
+    <div class="park-header">
+        <h3>
+            <a href="{% url 'parks:park_detail' park.slug %}">{{ park.name }}</a>
+            <span class="status-badge status-{{ park.status|lower }}">
+                {{ park.get_status_display }}
+            </span>
+        </h3>
+        
+        <!-- Location breadcrumb -->
+        <div class="location-breadcrumb">
+            {% if park.location.country %}
+                <span class="breadcrumb-item">{{ park.location.country.name }}</span>
+                {% if park.location.state %}
+                    <span class="breadcrumb-separator">→</span>
+                    <span class="breadcrumb-item">{{ park.location.state.name }}</span>
+                    {% if park.location.city %}
+                        <span class="breadcrumb-separator">→</span>
+                        <span class="breadcrumb-item">{{ park.location.city.name }}</span>
+                    {% endif %}
+                {% endif %}
+            {% endif %}
+        </div>
+    </div>
+    
+    <!-- Search relevance indicators -->
+    <div class="search-meta">
+        {% if park.distance %}
+            <span class="distance-indicator">{{ park.distance|floatformat:1 }}km away</span>
+        {% endif %}
+        {% if park.search_score %}
+            <span class="relevance-score">{{ park.search_score|floatformat:0 }}% match</span>
+        {% endif %}
+    </div>
+</div>
+```
+
+### 5. Map Integration Features
+
+#### 5.1 Location-Aware Map Views
+```html
+<!-- Interactive map component -->
+<div class="map-container" x-data="parkMap()">
+    <div id="park-map" class="h-96 rounded-lg"></div>
+    
+    <div class="map-controls">
+        <button @click="fitToCountry(selectedCountry)" 
+                x-show="selectedCountry"
+                class="btn btn-sm">
+            Zoom to {{ selectedCountryName }}
+        </button>
+        
+        <button @click="showHeatmap = !showHeatmap" 
+                class="btn btn-sm">
+            <span x-text="showHeatmap ? 'Hide' : 'Show'"></span> Density
+        </button>
+    </div>
+</div>
+```
+
+#### 5.2 Geographic Clustering
+```python
+class ParkMapView(TemplateView):
+    template_name = 'parks/park_map.html'
+    
+    def get_context_data(self, **kwargs):
+        context = super().get_context_data(**kwargs)
+        
+        # Get parks with location data
+        parks = get_base_park_queryset().filter(
+            location__point__isnull=False
+        ).select_related('location__country', 'location__state', 'location__city')
+        
+        # Apply filters
+        filter_form = AdvancedParkFilter(self.request.GET, queryset=parks)
+        parks = filter_form.qs
+        
+        # Prepare map data with clustering
+        map_data = []
+        for park in parks:
+            map_data.append({
+                'id': park.id,
+                'name': park.name,
+                'slug': park.slug,
+                'status': park.status,
+                'coordinates': [park.location.latitude, park.location.longitude],
+                'country': park.location.country.name,
+                'state': park.location.state.name if park.location.state else None,
+                'city': park.location.city.name if park.location.city else None,
+            })
+        
+        context.update({
+            'parks_json': json.dumps(map_data),
+            'center_point': self._calculate_center_point(parks),
+            'filter_form': filter_form,
+        })
+        
+        return context
+```
+
+### 6. Performance Optimizations
+
+#### 6.1 Caching Strategy
+```python
+from django.core.cache import cache
+from django.db.models.signals import post_save, post_delete
+
+class LocationCacheManager:
+    CACHE_TIMEOUT = 3600 * 24  # 24 hours
+    
+    @staticmethod
+    def get_country_stats():
+        cache_key = 'park_countries_stats'
+        stats = cache.get(cache_key)
+        
+        if stats is None:
+            stats = Country.objects.annotate(
+                park_count=Count('states__cities__parklocation__park')
+            ).filter(park_count__gt=0).order_by('-park_count')
+            cache.set(cache_key, stats, LocationCacheManager.CACHE_TIMEOUT)
+        
+        return stats
+    
+    @staticmethod
+    def invalidate_location_cache():
+        cache.delete_many([
+            'park_countries_stats',
+            'park_states_stats',
+            'park_cities_stats'
+        ])
+
+# Signal handlers for cache invalidation
+@receiver([post_save, post_delete], sender=Park)
+def invalidate_park_location_cache(sender, **kwargs):
+    LocationCacheManager.invalidate_location_cache()
+```
+
+#### 6.2 Database Indexing Strategy
+```python
+class ParkLocation(models.Model):
+    # ... existing fields ...
+    
+    class Meta:
+        indexes = [
+            models.Index(fields=['country', 'state', 'city']),
+            models.Index(fields=['country', 'park_count']),
+            models.Index(fields=['state', 'park_count']),
+            models.Index(fields=['city', 'park_count']),
+            models.Index(fields=['point']),  # Spatial index
+        ]
+```
+
+### 7. Preserve Current Design Elements
+
+#### 7.1 Status Implementation (Preserved)
+The current park status system is well-designed and should be maintained exactly as-is:
+- Status badge colors and styling remain unchanged
+- `get_status_color()` method preserved
+- CSS classes for status badges maintained
+- Status filtering functionality kept identical
+
+#### 7.2 Design Theme Consistency
+All new components will follow existing design patterns:
+- Tailwind CSS v4 color palette (primary: `#4f46e5`, secondary: `#e11d48`, accent: `#8b5cf6`)
+- Poppins font family
+- Card design patterns with hover effects
+- Dark mode support for all new elements
+- Consistent spacing and typography scales
+
+#### 7.3 HTMX Integration Patterns
+New filtering components will use established HTMX patterns:
+- Form submissions with `hx-get` and `hx-target`
+- URL state management with `hx-push-url`
+- Loading indicators with `hx-indicator`
+- Error handling with `HX-Trigger` events
+
+### 8. Implementation Phases
+
+#### Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1-2)
+1. Create new location models (Country, State, City)
+2. Build data migration scripts
+3. Implement location cache management
+4. Add database indexes
+
+#### Phase 2: Backend Integration (Weeks 3-4)
+1. Update ParkLocation model with hierarchical references
+2. Enhance filtering system with new location filters
+3. Build dynamic location endpoint views
+4. Update querysets and managers
+
+#### Phase 3: Frontend Enhancement (Weeks 5-6)
+1. Create hierarchical location filter components
+2. Implement HTMX dynamic loading for states/cities
+3. Add location statistics display
+4. Enhance search result presentation
+
+#### Phase 4: Advanced Features (Weeks 7-8)
+1. Implement map integration
+2. Add geographic clustering
+3. Build advanced search capabilities
+4. Create location-aware suggestions
+
+#### Phase 5: Testing & Optimization (Weeks 9-10)
+1. Performance testing and optimization
+2. Accessibility testing and improvements
+3. Mobile responsiveness verification
+4. User experience testing
+
+### 9. Form Update Requirements
+
+Based on the model changes, the following forms will need updates:
+
+#### 9.1 ParkForm Updates
+```python
+class EnhancedParkForm(ParkForm):
+    # Location selection fields
+    location_country = forms.ModelChoiceField(
+        queryset=Country.objects.all(),
+        required=False,
+        widget=forms.Select(attrs={'class': 'form-input'})
+    )
+    
+    location_state = forms.ModelChoiceField(
+        queryset=State.objects.none(),
+        required=False,
+        widget=forms.Select(attrs={'class': 'form-input'})
+    )
+    
+    location_city = forms.ModelChoiceField(
+        queryset=City.objects.none(),
+        required=False,
+        widget=forms.Select(attrs={'class': 'form-input'})
+    )
+    
+    # Keep existing coordinate fields
+    latitude = forms.DecimalField(...)  # Unchanged
+    longitude = forms.DecimalField(...)  # Unchanged
+    
+    def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
+        super().__init__(*args, **kwargs)
+        
+        # Pre-populate hierarchical location fields if editing
+        if self.instance and self.instance.pk:
+            if hasattr(self.instance, 'location') and self.instance.location:
+                location = self.instance.location
+                if location.country:
+                    self.fields['location_country'].initial = location.country
+                    self.fields['location_state'].queryset = location.country.states.all()
+                if location.state:
+                    self.fields['location_state'].initial = location.state
+                    self.fields['location_city'].queryset = location.state.cities.all()
+                if location.city:
+                    self.fields['location_city'].initial = location.city
+    
+    def save(self, commit=True):
+        park = super().save(commit=False)
+        
+        if commit:
+            park.save()
+            
+            # Handle hierarchical location assignment
+            country = self.cleaned_data.get('location_country')
+            state = self.cleaned_data.get('location_state')
+            city = self.cleaned_data.get('location_city')
+            
+            if country:
+                location, created = ParkLocation.objects.get_or_create(park=park)
+                location.country = country
+                location.state = state
+                location.city = city
+                
+                # Maintain legacy fields for compatibility
+                location.country_legacy = country.name
+                if state:
+                    location.state_legacy = state.name
+                if city:
+                    location.city_legacy = city.name
+                
+                # Handle coordinates (existing logic preserved)
+                if self.cleaned_data.get('latitude') and self.cleaned_data.get('longitude'):
+                    location.set_coordinates(
+                        float(self.cleaned_data['latitude']),
+                        float(self.cleaned_data['longitude'])
+                    )
+                
+                location.save()
+        
+        return park
+```
+
+#### 9.2 Filter Form Updates
+The `ParkFilter` class will be extended rather than replaced to maintain backward compatibility:
+
+```python
+class ParkFilter(FilterSet):
+    # All existing filters preserved unchanged
+    search = CharFilter(...)  # Unchanged
+    status = ChoiceFilter(...)  # Unchanged
+    # ... all other existing filters preserved ...
+    
+    # New hierarchical location filters added
+    country = ModelChoiceFilter(
+        field_name='location__country',
+        queryset=Country.objects.annotate(
+            park_count=Count('states__cities__parklocation')
+        ).filter(park_count__gt=0).order_by('name'),
+        empty_label='All Countries'
+    )
+    
+    state = ModelChoiceFilter(
+        method='filter_state',
+        queryset=State.objects.none(),
+        empty_label='All States/Regions'
+    )
+    
+    city = ModelChoiceFilter(
+        method='filter_city', 
+        queryset=City.objects.none(),
+        empty_label='All Cities'
+    )
+    
+    # Preserve all existing filter methods
+    def filter_search(self, queryset, name, value):
+        # Existing implementation unchanged
+        pass
+    
+    # Add new filter methods
+    def filter_state(self, queryset, name, value):
+        if value:
+            return queryset.filter(location__state=value)
+        return queryset
+        
+    def filter_city(self, queryset, name, value):
+        if value:
+            return queryset.filter(location__city=value)
+        return queryset
+```
+
+### 10. Migration Strategy
+
+#### 10.1 Data Migration Plan
+```python
+# Migration 0001: Create hierarchical location models
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+    operations = [
+        migrations.CreateModel('Country', ...),
+        migrations.CreateModel('State', ...),
+        migrations.CreateModel('City', ...),
+        migrations.AddField('ParkLocation', 'country_ref', ...),
+        migrations.AddField('ParkLocation', 'state_ref', ...),
+        migrations.AddField('ParkLocation', 'city_ref', ...),
+    ]
+
+# Migration 0002: Populate hierarchical data
+def populate_hierarchical_data(apps, schema_editor):
+    ParkLocation = apps.get_model('parks', 'ParkLocation')
+    Country = apps.get_model('parks', 'Country')
+    State = apps.get_model('parks', 'State')
+    City = apps.get_model('parks', 'City')
+    
+    # Create country entries from existing data
+    countries = ParkLocation.objects.values_list('country', flat=True).distinct()
+    for country_name in countries:
+        if country_name:
+            country, created = Country.objects.get_or_create(
+                name=country_name,
+                defaults={'code': get_country_code(country_name)}
+            )
+    
+    # Similar logic for states and cities...
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+    operations = [
+        migrations.RunPython(populate_hierarchical_data, migrations.RunPython.noop),
+    ]
+```
+
+## Success Metrics
+
+1. **User Experience Metrics**:
+   - Reduced average time to find parks by location (target: -30%)
+   - Increased filter usage rate (target: +50%)
+   - Improved mobile usability scores
+
+2. **Performance Metrics**:
+   - Maintained page load times under 2 seconds
+   - Database query count reduction for location filters
+   - Cached response hit rate above 85%
+
+3. **Feature Adoption**:
+   - Hierarchical location filter usage above 40%
+   - Map view engagement increase of 25%
+   - Advanced search feature adoption of 15%
+
+## Conclusion
+
+This comprehensive improvement plan enhances the parks listing page with sophisticated location-based filtering while preserving all current design elements, status implementation, and user experience patterns. The hierarchical Country → State → City approach provides intuitive navigation, while advanced features like map integration and enhanced search capabilities create a more engaging user experience.
+
+The phased implementation approach ensures minimal disruption to current functionality while progressively enhancing capabilities. All improvements maintain backward compatibility and preserve the established design language that users have come to expect from ThrillWiki.