thrillwiki_django_no_react/memory-bank/implementation/phase4-analysis.md

Phase 4 Implementation Analysis - Django Models & API Structure

Django Models Analysis

Parks App Models Structure

• Location: backend/apps/parks/models/ (directory structure)
• Key Models:
  • Park: Main entity with operator (required), property_owner (optional)
  • ParkArea: Areas within parks
  • ParkLocation: Geographic location data
  • ParkReview: User reviews
  • ParkPhoto: Media attachments
  • Company (aliased as Operator): Park operators
  • CompanyHeadquarters: Company location data

Park Model Key Fields

• name, slug, description, status, park_type
• opening_date, closing_date, operating_season
• size_acres, website
• Statistics: average_rating, ride_count, coaster_count
• Images: banner_image, card_image (ForeignKey to ParkPhoto)
• Relationships: operator (required), property_owner (optional)
• Computed: opening_year, search_text

Rides App Models Structure

• Location: backend/apps/rides/models/ (directory structure)
• Key Models:
  • Ride: Main ride entity
  • RideModel: Ride model/type information
  • RollerCoasterStats: Specific coaster statistics
  • Company: Manufacturers/designers
  • RideLocation: Geographic data
  • RideReview: User reviews
  • RidePhoto: Media attachments
  • Rankings: RideRanking, RidePairComparison, RankingSnapshot

API Structure Analysis

Centralized API Architecture

• Base Path: backend/apps/api/v1/
• Structure: Organized by domain (parks, rides, auth, etc.)
• Key Endpoints:
  • /v1/parks/ - Park data and operations
  • /v1/rides/ - Ride data and operations
  • /v1/auth/ - Authentication
  • /v1/stats/ - Statistics data
  • /v1/views/ - View-specific endpoints

Template Structure

• Base Template: templates/base/base.html (850+ lines)
• Features: Complete design system, dark/light mode, HTMX/Alpine.js integration
• Current State: Only base template exists, need to create homepage

Data Requirements for Homepage

Statistics Dashboard

• Total parks count
• Total rides count
• Total coaster count
• Average park ratings
• Recent activity metrics

Featured Content

• Featured parks (highest rated, newest, popular)
• Featured rides (top rated, newest additions)
• Recent reviews and activity

Search Functionality

• Global search across parks and rides
• Filter by type, location, status
• HTMX-powered dynamic results

Implementation Strategy

1. Homepage Template Structure

templates/
├── base/
│   └── base.html (existing)
├── pages/
│   └── homepage.html (new)
├── components/
│   ├── hero-section.html
│   ├── featured-parks.html
│   ├── featured-rides.html
│   ├── stats-dashboard.html
│   └── recent-activity.html
└── partials/
    ├── park-card.html
    ├── ride-card.html
    └── search-results.html

2. API Endpoints Needed

• /api/v1/stats/homepage/ - Homepage statistics
• /api/v1/parks/featured/ - Featured parks
• /api/v1/rides/featured/ - Featured rides
• /api/v1/search/global/ - Global search

3. HTMX Integration Points

• Dynamic search results
• Featured content loading
• Statistics updates
• Infinite scroll for content

4. Alpine.js Enhancements

• Search state management
• Theme switching
• Interactive animations
• Client-side filtering

Next Steps

1. Create homepage template extending base template
2. Implement hero section with search
3. Add featured content sections
4. Create statistics dashboard
5. Add HTMX partial templates
6. Integrate Alpine.js interactions