thrillwiki_django_no_react/docs/nuxt/README.md

# 📋 ThrillWiki Nuxt Frontend - Complete Documentation

**Status:** ✅ PLANNING COMPLETE - READY FOR IMPLEMENTATION  
**Last Updated:** 2025-01-27 20:07 UTC  
**Progress:** 70% Complete (Planning Phase Done)  

## 🎯 Quick Start

### For Starting Implementation
**Use this prompt:** Copy from [`PROMPT-START-IMPLEMENTATION.md`](./PROMPT-START-IMPLEMENTATION.md)

### For Continuing Work
**Use this prompt:** Copy from [`PROMPT-CONTINUE-WORK.md`](./PROMPT-CONTINUE-WORK.md)

## 📚 Documentation Overview

### 🚨 Critical Files (Read First)
1. **[`00-PROJECT-STATUS.md`](./00-PROJECT-STATUS.md)** - Current status and immediate next steps
2. **[`00-CONTEXT-SUMMARY.md`](./00-CONTEXT-SUMMARY.md)** - Complete project context for LLMs
3. **[`00-CONTINUATION-GUIDE.md`](./00-CONTINUATION-GUIDE.md)** - How to continue work
4. **[`IMPLEMENTATION-READY.md`](./IMPLEMENTATION-READY.md)** - Complete plan summary

### 📋 Planning Documents
- **[`planning/requirements.md`](./planning/requirements.md)** - Detailed functional requirements (10 core features)
- **[`planning/architecture-decisions.md`](./planning/architecture-decisions.md)** - Technical architecture and decisions

### 🚀 Implementation Prompts
- **[`PROMPT-START-IMPLEMENTATION.md`](./PROMPT-START-IMPLEMENTATION.md)** - Start from scratch
- **[`PROMPT-CONTINUE-WORK.md`](./PROMPT-CONTINUE-WORK.md)** - Continue existing work

## 🏗️ Project Architecture

### Technology Stack (Finalized)
```
Frontend (Nuxt 3)
├── Vue 3 Composition API + TypeScript
├── Pinia (State Management)
├── Component Library (User Choice Required)
├── JWT Authentication with Refresh Tokens
├── Custom Composables with $fetch
└── Self-hosted Docker Deployment

Backend (Django - Existing)
├── Comprehensive REST API (/api/v1/)
├── Token Authentication (Needs JWT Enhancement)
├── PostgreSQL Database
├── Parks, Rides, Photos, Users, Rankings
└── HTMX + Alpine.js Templates (Separate)
```

### Project Structure
```
thrillwiki_django_no_react/
├── backend/                    # Django REST API (existing)
├── frontend/                   # Nuxt 3 frontend (to be created)
│   ├── components/            # Vue components
│   ├── composables/           # API integration
│   ├── pages/                 # File-based routing
│   ├── stores/                # Pinia stores
│   └── types/                 # TypeScript definitions
└── docs/nuxt/                 # This documentation
```

## 🎯 Implementation Phases

### Phase 1: Foundation (Week 1) ⏳
- [ ] Nuxt 3 project setup with TypeScript
- [ ] Component library integration
- [ ] JWT authentication system
- [ ] Django backend integration
- [ ] Basic layout components

### Phase 2: Core Features (Week 2) ⏳
- [ ] Parks and rides listing/detail pages
- [ ] Search and filtering functionality
- [ ] Photo management system
- [ ] User profile integration

### Phase 3: Advanced Features (Week 3) ⏳
- [ ] Content submission system
- [ ] Moderation interface
- [ ] Advanced search and analytics
- [ ] Maps integration

### Phase 4: Polish & Deployment (Week 4) ⏳
- [ ] Performance optimization
- [ ] Comprehensive testing
- [ ] Documentation completion
- [ ] Production deployment

## 🚨 Critical Blockers

### 1. Component Library Choice (REQUIRED)
**Options:**
- **Nuxt UI** (Recommended) - Modern, Nuxt-native, Tailwind-based
- **Vuetify** - Material Design, comprehensive components
- **PrimeVue** - Enterprise-focused, professional themes
- **Quasar** - Full framework with CLI tools
- **Element Plus** - Popular Vue 3 compatible library

### 2. Context7 Integration Approach
- Auto-documentation strategy
- API call tracking
- Component usage monitoring
- Progress milestone tracking

## 🔧 Key Features Specified

### Core Features (High Priority)
1. **Authentication System** - JWT with refresh tokens, profile management
2. **Parks Management** - Browse, search, submit, moderate parks
3. **Rides Management** - Detailed specs, photos, rankings
4. **Content Submission** - User-generated content workflow
5. **Moderation Interface** - Admin tools and approval queues

### Advanced Features (Medium Priority)
6. **Search & Discovery** - Advanced search, autocomplete, trending
7. **Photo Management** - Upload, galleries, moderation workflow
8. **User Profiles** - Social features, top lists, achievements
9. **Maps Integration** - Interactive location visualization
10. **Rankings System** - Ride ranking display and interaction

## 📊 Success Metrics

### Technical Requirements
- **Performance:** < 3s initial load, < 1s navigation
- **Bundle Size:** < 500KB initial JavaScript
- **Test Coverage:** 80%+ for utilities and composables
- **Accessibility:** WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
- **Browser Support:** Modern browsers (latest 2 versions)

### Functional Requirements
- **Functionality Parity:** All Django backend features accessible
- **User Experience:** Intuitive, mobile-first design
- **Maintainability:** Clean, documented, testable code
- **Scalability:** Architecture supports future features

## 🚀 Ready to Start

### Prerequisites Confirmed
- ✅ Django backend with comprehensive REST API
- ✅ Node.js 18+ and npm available
- ✅ Context7 MCP server integration planned
- ✅ Self-hosted deployment strategy defined

### Commands Ready (Once Component Library Chosen)
```bash
# Create and setup frontend
mkdir frontend && cd frontend
npx nuxi@latest init . --package-manager npm
npm install [CHOSEN_COMPONENT_LIBRARY]
npm install @pinia/nuxt pinia @vueuse/nuxt @vueuse/core
npm run dev
```

### Development Workflow
```bash
# Start Django backend
cd backend && uv run manage.py runserver

# Start Nuxt frontend (once created)
cd frontend && npm run dev

# Test API connectivity
curl http://localhost:8000/api/v1/health/
```

## 📋 Documentation Status

### ✅ Complete
- [x] Project status tracking system
- [x] Complete project context for LLMs
- [x] Continuation instructions and troubleshooting
- [x] Comprehensive requirements (10 core features)
- [x] Technical architecture and decisions
- [x] Implementation strategy and timeline
- [x] LLM handoff prompts (start and continue)

### 📁 Ready for Creation
- [ ] Component library analysis (once chosen)
- [ ] Phase implementation guides
- [ ] API integration reference
- [ ] Code templates and boilerplates
- [ ] Testing strategy implementation

## 🎉 What's Been Accomplished

### Complete Planning Phase
1. **Requirements Analysis** - All functional and technical requirements documented
2. **Architecture Design** - Complete system architecture with technology decisions
3. **Implementation Strategy** - 4-phase implementation plan with detailed timelines
4. **Documentation Structure** - LLM-optimized documentation for seamless handoffs
5. **Development Workflow** - Clear processes for development, testing, and deployment

### Ready for Implementation
- All architectural decisions made
- Development environment requirements specified
- Implementation phases clearly defined
- Success criteria established
- Risk mitigation strategies planned

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## 🎯 Next Steps

1. **Choose Component Library** - Critical blocking decision
2. **Use Start Prompt** - Copy from `PROMPT-START-IMPLEMENTATION.md`
3. **Begin Phase 1** - Set up frontend/ directory and authentication
4. **Follow Documentation** - Use this comprehensive plan as guide

**The ThrillWiki Nuxt frontend is fully planned and ready for implementation!** 🚀

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*This documentation structure is optimized for LLM handoffs and ensures seamless continuation of work across multiple sessions.*