# Wiki Plugin Implementation Decisions

## Parks Plugin Design Decisions

### 1. Plugin Architecture
**Decision:** Implement as full Django-Wiki plugin rather than standalone app
**Rationale:**
- Better integration with wiki features
- Consistent user experience
- Built-in revision tracking
- Permission system reuse

### 2. Data Model Structure
**Decision:** Split into ParkMetadata and ParkStatistic models
**Rationale:**
- Separates core metadata from time-series data
- Allows efficient querying of historical data
- Enables future analytics features
- Maintains data normalization

### 3. GeoDjango Integration
**Decision:** Use GeoDjango for location data
**Rationale:**
- Proper spatial data handling
- Future mapping capabilities
- Industry standard for geographic features
- Enables location-based queries

### 4. JSON Fields for Flexible Data
**Decision:** Use JSONField for amenities and ticket info
**Rationale:**
- Allows schema evolution
- Supports varying data structures
- Easy to extend without migrations
- Good for unstructured data

### 5. Template Organization
**Decision:** Three-template structure (metadata, statistics, sidebar)
**Rationale:**
- Separates concerns
- Reusable components
- Easier maintenance
- Better performance (partial updates)

### 6. Form Handling
**Decision:** Custom form classes with specialized processing
**Rationale:**
- Complex data transformation
- Better validation
- Improved user experience
- Reusable logic

## Lessons Learned

### Successful Approaches
1. Separation of Metadata and Statistics
   - Simplified queries
   - Better performance
   - Easier maintenance

2. Use of Tailwind CSS
   - Consistent styling
   - Rapid development
   - Responsive design

3. Template Structure
   - Modular design
   - Clear separation
   - Easy to extend

### Areas for Improvement
1. Cache Strategy
   - Need more granular caching
   - Consider cache invalidation
   - Performance optimization

2. Form Validation
   - Add more client-side validation
   - Improve error messages
   - Consider async validation

3. Data Migration
   - Need better migration tools
   - Consider automated mapping
   - Improve data verification

## Impact on Rides Plugin

### Design Patterns to Reuse
1. Model Structure
   - Metadata/Statistics split
   - JSON fields for flexibility
   - Clear relationships

2. Template Organization
   - Three-template approach
   - Component reuse
   - Consistent layout

3. Form Handling
   - Custom validation
   - Field transformation
   - Error handling

### Improvements to Implement
1. Cache Strategy
   - Implement from start
   - More granular control
   - Better invalidation

2. Data Validation
   - More comprehensive
   - Better error handling
   - Client-side checks

3. Integration Points
   - Cleaner API
   - Better event handling
   - Improved relationships

## Future Considerations

### Scalability
1. Database Optimization
   - Index strategy
   - Query optimization
   - Cache usage

2. Content Management
   - Media handling
   - Version control
   - Content validation

3. User Experience
   - Progressive enhancement
   - Loading states
   - Error recovery

### Maintenance
1. Documentation
   - Keep inline docs
   - Update technical docs
   - Maintain user guides

2. Testing
   - Comprehensive coverage
   - Integration tests
   - Performance tests

3. Monitoring
   - Error tracking
   - Performance metrics
   - Usage analytics

## Technical Debt Management

### Current Technical Debt
1. Cache Implementation
   - Basic caching only
   - No invalidation strategy
   - Limited scope

2. Form Validation
   - Mostly server-side
   - Basic client validation
   - Limited feedback

3. Error Handling
   - Basic error messages
   - Limited recovery options
   - Minimal logging

### Debt Resolution Plan
1. Short Term
   - Implement cache strategy
   - Add client validation
   - Improve error messages

2. Medium Term
   - Optimize queries
   - Add monitoring
   - Enhance testing

3. Long Term
   - Full cache system
   - Advanced validation
   - Comprehensive logging