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Active Context: Django Frontend Redesign with HTMX and Alpine.js

Current Task

Complete frontend overhaul of ThrillWiki Django project using HTMX and Alpine.js to create modern, beautiful, and highly functional templates that implement all model-related functionality.

Task Status

• Phase: Project Analysis (Starting)
• Priority: High
• Deadline: Not specified
• Complexity: High (Multi-phase project)

Current Work Session

• Started: 2025-09-19T17:22:59.880Z
• Focus: Initial project analysis and memory bank setup
• Next Steps:
  1. Analyze existing Django models and relationships
  2. Review current HTMX/Alpine.js implementation
  3. Research modern UI/UX patterns using context7
  4. Create comprehensive redesign plan

Key Requirements

• Use ONLY context7 MCP server for research
• Maintain Django best practices and security
• Ensure backwards compatibility with existing views
• Prioritize functionality over visual design when trade-offs necessary
• All templates must be responsive and accessible
• Code must be maintainable and well-documented

Project Constraints

• Must use existing Django models and relationships
• Follow .clinerules for development server and package management
• Implement proper entity relationships (Parks->Operators, Rides->Parks, etc.)
• Use UV for all Python package management
• Use uv run manage.py for all Django commands

Implementation Phases

1. Project Analysis Phase (Current)
2. Research and Planning
3. Design System Creation
4. Template Implementation
5. Functionality Enhancement
6. Performance Optimization

Technical Stack

• Backend: Django
• Frontend: HTMX + Alpine.js
• Styling: Tailwind CSS (configured)
• Package Manager: UV
• Development: Hot reload with tailwind runserver

Memory Bank Structure Needed

• /frontend/ - Frontend redesign documentation
• /models/ - Django model analysis
• /templates/ - Template structure and patterns
• /design-system/ - UI/UX design documentation
• /research/ - context7 research findings