Add comprehensive API documentation for ThrillWiki integration and features

- Introduced Next.js integration guide for ThrillWiki API, detailing authentication, core domain APIs, data structures, and implementation patterns.
- Documented the migration to Rich Choice Objects, highlighting changes for frontend developers and enhanced metadata availability.
- Fixed the missing `get_by_slug` method in the Ride model, ensuring proper functionality of ride detail endpoints.
- Created a test script to verify manufacturer syncing with ride models, ensuring data integrity across related models.

backend/apps/rides/services/hybrid_loader.py

@@ -17,12 +17,10 @@ Architecture:
 - Hybrid: Combine both approaches based on data characteristics
 """
 
-from typing import Dict, List, Any, Optional, Tuple
+from typing import Dict, List, Any, Optional
 from django.core.cache import cache
 from django.db import models
-from django.db.models import Q, Count, Min, Max, Avg
-from django.utils import timezone
-from datetime import timedelta
+from django.db.models import Q, Min, Max
 import logging
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
@@ -67,7 +65,6 @@ class SmartRideLoader:
             - has_more: Whether more data is available
             - filter_metadata: Available filter options
         """
-        from apps.rides.models import Ride
         
         # Get total count for strategy decision
         total_count = self._get_total_count(filters)
@@ -89,7 +86,6 @@ class SmartRideLoader:
         Returns:
             Dict containing additional ride records
         """
-        from apps.rides.models import Ride
         
         # Build queryset with filters
         queryset = self._build_filtered_queryset(filters)
@@ -713,7 +709,10 @@ class SmartRideLoader:
             'TR': 'Transport Ride',
             'OT': 'Other',
         }
-        return category_labels.get(category, category)
+        if category in category_labels:
+            return category_labels[category]
+        else:
+            raise ValueError(f"Unknown ride category: {category}")
     
     def _get_status_label(self, status: str) -> str:
         """Convert status code to human-readable label."""
@@ -727,7 +726,10 @@ class SmartRideLoader:
             'DEMOLISHED': 'Demolished',
             'RELOCATED': 'Relocated',
         }
-        return status_labels.get(status, status)
+        if status in status_labels:
+            return status_labels[status]
+        else:
+            raise ValueError(f"Unknown ride status: {status}")
     
     def _get_rc_type_label(self, rc_type: str) -> str:
         """Convert roller coaster type to human-readable label."""
@@ -745,7 +747,10 @@ class SmartRideLoader:
             'PIPELINE': 'Pipeline',
             'FOURTH_DIMENSION': '4th Dimension',
         }
-        return rc_type_labels.get(rc_type, rc_type.replace('_', ' ').title())
+        if rc_type in rc_type_labels:
+            return rc_type_labels[rc_type]
+        else:
+            raise ValueError(f"Unknown roller coaster type: {rc_type}")
     
     def _get_track_material_label(self, material: str) -> str:
         """Convert track material to human-readable label."""
@@ -754,7 +759,10 @@ class SmartRideLoader:
             'WOOD': 'Wood',
             'HYBRID': 'Hybrid (Steel/Wood)',
         }
-        return material_labels.get(material, material)
+        if material in material_labels:
+            return material_labels[material]
+        else:
+            raise ValueError(f"Unknown track material: {material}")
     
     def _get_launch_type_label(self, launch_type: str) -> str:
         """Convert launch type to human-readable label."""
@@ -768,4 +776,7 @@ class SmartRideLoader:
             'FLYWHEEL': 'Flywheel Launch',
             'NONE': 'No Launch System',
         }
-        return launch_labels.get(launch_type, launch_type.replace('_', ' ').title())
+        if launch_type in launch_labels:
+            return launch_labels[launch_type]
+        else:
+            raise ValueError(f"Unknown launch type: {launch_type}")