# Django-Wiki Transformation Evaluation

## Current System State
- Early stage project with minimal existing data
- Complex custom implementation for content management
- Multiple specialized apps that may be overkill for current needs
- HTMX + AlpineJS + Tailwind CSS frontend

## Django-Wiki Analysis

### Core Features Provided
1. Content Management
   - Wiki pages and hierarchies
   - Version control
   - Markdown support
   - Built-in editor
   - Permission system

2. Extension System
   - Plugins available
   - Customizable templates
   - API hooks
   - Custom storage backends

### Transformation Benefits

1. **Simplified Architecture**
   - Replace custom content management
   - Built-in versioning and history
   - Standard wiki conventions
   - Reduced code maintenance

2. **Feature Alignment**
   - Core park/ride pages as wiki articles
   - Categories for organization
   - Rich text editing
   - User contributions
   - Content moderation

3. **Development Efficiency**
   - Proven, maintained codebase
   - Active community
   - Documentation available
   - Security updates

## Transformation Strategy

### Phase 1: Core Setup
1. Remove unnecessary apps:
   - history/history_tracking (use wiki history)
   - core (migrate needed parts)
   - designers (convert to wiki pages)
   - media (use wiki attachments)

2. Keep Essential Apps:
   - accounts (user management)
   - location (geographic features)
   - moderation (adapt for wiki)

3. Install Django-Wiki:
   - Core installation
   - Configure settings
   - Setup templates
   - Migrate database

### Phase 2: UI Integration
1. Wiki Template Customization
   - Apply Tailwind CSS
   - Integrate AlpineJS
   - Add HTMX enhancements
   - Match site design

2. Feature Implementation
   - Park pages as articles
   - Ride information sections
   - Location integration
   - Review system
   - Media handling

### Phase 3: Enhanced Features
1. Custom Extensions
   - Park metadata plugin
   - Location visualization
   - Review integration
   - Media gallery

2. User Experience
   - Navigation structure
   - Search optimization
   - Mobile responsiveness
   - Performance tuning

## Technical Requirements

### Core Dependencies
- django-wiki
- django-mptt (tree structure)
- django-nyt (notifications)
- Markdown processing
- Pillow (images)
- Sorl-thumbnail (thumbnails)

### Frontend Integration
- Custom templates
- Tailwind CSS setup
- AlpineJS components
- HTMX interactions

### Authentication
- Retain current auth system
- Integrate with wiki permissions
- Role-based access
- Moderation workflow

## Risks and Mitigations

1. **Data Migration**
   - Risk: Minimal (little existing data)
   - Action: Simple manual migration

2. **Feature Parity**
   - Risk: Some custom features needed
   - Action: Implement as wiki plugins

3. **Performance**
   - Risk: Standard wiki performance
   - Action: Implement caching

## Next Steps

1. Initial Setup
   - Remove unnecessary apps
   - Install django-wiki
   - Configure basic settings
   - Setup authentication

2. UI Development
   - Create base templates
   - Apply styling
   - Add interactivity
   - Test responsive design

3. Custom Features
   - Develop needed plugins
   - Integrate location services
   - Setup moderation
   - Configure search