# ThrillWiki Django Project

## Overview
ThrillWiki is a comprehensive Django application for managing theme park and ride information. The project includes a backend API using Django REST Framework and server-side rendering with Django templates.

## Current Setup Status
- **Database**: PostgreSQL with PostGIS support (Replit built-in database configured)
- **Backend Framework**: Django 5.0+ with Django REST Framework
- **Environment**: Setting up for Replit deployment
- **Templates**: Server-side rendering with Django templates
- **Language**: Python 3.13

## Project Structure
- `backend/` - Main Django application
  - `apps/` - Django apps (accounts, parks, rides, moderation, etc.)
  - `config/` - Django configuration and settings
  - `templates/` - Django HTML templates
  - `static/` - Static files (CSS, JS, images)
  - `manage.py` - Django management script

## Architecture
This is a Django application with:
- Django REST API backend
- Server-side rendered templates (not a separate frontend SPA)
- PostgreSQL database with PostGIS for geographical data
- User authentication and moderation system
- Theme park and ride data management

## User Preferences
- Development environment: Replit
- Database: PostgreSQL with PostGIS
- Python package manager: UV
- Server port: 5000 for frontend serving

## Recent Changes
- 2025-01-21: Initial project import to Replit
- Setting up PostgreSQL database with environment variables
- Configuring Django settings for Replit environment