thrillwiki_django_no_react/docs/nuxt/planning/requirements.md

# 📋 ThrillWiki Nuxt Frontend - Detailed Requirements

**Status:** ✅ COMPLETE  
**Last Updated:** 2025-01-27 19:55 UTC  
**Dependencies:** None  
**Blocks:** All implementation phases  

## 🎯 Project Overview

### Primary Goal
Create a modern, responsive Nuxt 3 frontend for ThrillWiki that seamlessly integrates with the existing Django REST API backend, providing users with an intuitive interface for discovering, submitting, and moderating theme park and ride content.

### Success Criteria
1. **Functionality Parity:** All Django backend features accessible through frontend
2. **Performance:** Sub-3s initial load, sub-1s navigation between pages
3. **User Experience:** Intuitive, mobile-first design with smooth interactions
4. **Maintainability:** Clean, documented, testable codebase
5. **Scalability:** Architecture supports future feature additions

## 🏗️ Technical Requirements

### Framework & Architecture
- **Frontend Framework:** Nuxt 3 with Vue 3 Composition API
- **Language:** TypeScript for type safety and better developer experience
- **State Management:** Pinia for global state management
- **Component Library:** TBD - Existing reusable component library (user choice)
- **Styling:** Tailwind CSS (or library's preferred styling system)
- **Build Tool:** Vite (included with Nuxt 3)

### Authentication & Security
- **Authentication Method:** JWT with refresh tokens
- **Token Storage:** HTTP-only cookies for security
- **Session Management:** Automatic token refresh
- **Route Protection:** Middleware for protected routes
- **CSRF Protection:** Integration with Django CSRF tokens
- **Input Validation:** Client-side validation with server-side verification

### API Integration
- **Backend API:** Django REST API at `/api/v1/`
- **HTTP Client:** Nuxt's built-in $fetch with custom composables
- **Error Handling:** Comprehensive error handling and user feedback
- **Caching:** Smart caching strategy for API responses
- **Real-time Updates:** WebSocket integration for live updates (future)

### Performance Requirements
- **Initial Load:** < 3 seconds on 3G connection
- **Navigation:** < 1 second between pages
- **Bundle Size:** < 500KB initial JavaScript bundle
- **Image Optimization:** Lazy loading and responsive images
- **SEO:** Server-side rendering for public pages

## 🎨 User Interface Requirements

### Design System
- **Design Philosophy:** Modern, clean, user-centric interface
- **Responsive Design:** Mobile-first approach with breakpoints:
  - Mobile: 320px - 767px
  - Tablet: 768px - 1023px
  - Desktop: 1024px+
- **Accessibility:** WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
- **Theme Support:** Light/dark mode with system preference detection
- **Typography:** Clear hierarchy with readable fonts
- **Color Palette:** Modern, accessible color scheme

### Component Requirements
- **Reusable Components:** Consistent design system components
- **Form Components:** Validation, error handling, accessibility
- **Navigation Components:** Header, sidebar, breadcrumbs, pagination
- **Data Display:** Cards, tables, lists, galleries
- **Interactive Components:** Modals, dropdowns, tooltips, tabs
- **Feedback Components:** Alerts, notifications, loading states

## 🚀 Functional Requirements

### Core Features

#### 1. Authentication System
**Priority:** High  
**Description:** Complete user authentication and account management

**Features:**
- User registration with email verification
- Login/logout with "remember me" option
- Password reset via email
- Profile management (avatar, bio, preferences)
- Account settings and privacy controls
- Social authentication (future enhancement)

**Acceptance Criteria:**
- [ ] Users can register with email and password
- [ ] Email verification required for new accounts
- [ ] Secure login/logout with JWT tokens
- [ ] Password reset functionality works
- [ ] Profile information can be updated
- [ ] Account deletion option available

#### 2. Parks Management
**Priority:** High  
**Description:** Browse, search, and manage theme park information

**Features:**
- Parks listing with search and filtering
- Detailed park pages with photos and information
- Park submission form for new parks
- Photo upload and gallery management
- Reviews and ratings system
- Location-based search with maps

**Acceptance Criteria:**
- [ ] Parks can be browsed with pagination
- [ ] Search works by name, location, operator
- [ ] Filtering by status, country, operator
- [ ] Park detail pages show complete information
- [ ] Users can submit new parks for approval
- [ ] Photo upload works with moderation queue
- [ ] Map integration shows park locations

#### 3. Rides Management
**Priority:** High  
**Description:** Browse, search, and manage ride information

**Features:**
- Rides listing with advanced filtering
- Detailed ride pages with specifications
- Ride submission form with validation
- Photo galleries and media management
- Manufacturer and model information
- Ride rankings and statistics

**Acceptance Criteria:**
- [ ] Rides can be browsed and filtered by category
- [ ] Search works by name, park, manufacturer
- [ ] Ride specifications displayed clearly
- [ ] Users can submit new rides
- [ ] Photo management with approval workflow
- [ ] Rankings and statistics visible

#### 4. Content Submission System
**Priority:** High  
**Description:** User-generated content with moderation workflow

**Features:**
- Submission forms for parks, rides, photos
- Draft saving and auto-save functionality
- Submission status tracking
- User submission history
- Collaborative editing (future)
- Bulk submission tools (admin)

**Acceptance Criteria:**
- [ ] Users can submit parks and rides
- [ ] Forms validate input and show errors
- [ ] Drafts are saved automatically
- [ ] Users can track submission status
- [ ] Submission history is accessible
- [ ] Admins can bulk approve/reject

#### 5. Moderation Interface
**Priority:** High  
**Description:** Admin tools for content approval and management

**Features:**
- Moderation queue with filtering
- Bulk approval/rejection actions
- Moderation notes and feedback
- User reputation system
- Content flagging and reporting
- Moderation analytics dashboard

**Acceptance Criteria:**
- [ ] Moderators can view pending submissions
- [ ] Bulk actions work for multiple items
- [ ] Moderation notes can be added
- [ ] User reputation affects submission priority
- [ ] Flagged content appears in queue
- [ ] Analytics show moderation metrics

#### 6. Search & Discovery
**Priority:** Medium  
**Description:** Advanced search and content discovery features

**Features:**
- Global search across parks and rides
- Autocomplete suggestions
- Advanced filtering options
- Trending content section
- Recently added content
- Personalized recommendations (future)

**Acceptance Criteria:**
- [ ] Global search returns relevant results
- [ ] Autocomplete works as user types
- [ ] Filters can be combined effectively
- [ ] Trending content updates regularly
- [ ] New content is highlighted
- [ ] Search performance is fast

#### 7. User Profiles & Social Features
**Priority:** Medium  
**Description:** User profiles and social interaction features

**Features:**
- Public user profiles
- Top lists and favorites
- User statistics and achievements
- Following/followers system (future)
- Activity feeds (future)
- User-generated content showcase

**Acceptance Criteria:**
- [ ] User profiles are publicly viewable
- [ ] Users can create and share top lists
- [ ] Statistics show user activity
- [ ] Achievements unlock based on activity
- [ ] User content is showcased on profile
- [ ] Privacy settings control visibility

### Advanced Features

#### 8. Photo Management
**Priority:** Medium  
**Description:** Comprehensive photo upload and management system

**Features:**
- Drag-and-drop photo upload
- Image cropping and editing tools
- Photo galleries with lightbox
- Bulk photo operations
- Photo metadata and tagging
- Image optimization and CDN

**Acceptance Criteria:**
- [ ] Photos can be uploaded via drag-and-drop
- [ ] Basic editing tools available
- [ ] Galleries display photos attractively
- [ ] Bulk operations work efficiently
- [ ] Photos are optimized automatically
- [ ] CDN integration improves performance

#### 9. Maps Integration
**Priority:** Medium  
**Description:** Interactive maps for park and ride locations

**Features:**
- Interactive park location maps
- Clustering for dense areas
- Custom markers and popups
- Directions integration
- Mobile-friendly map controls
- Offline map support (future)

**Acceptance Criteria:**
- [ ] Maps show accurate park locations
- [ ] Clustering works for nearby parks
- [ ] Markers show park information
- [ ] Directions can be requested
- [ ] Maps work well on mobile
- [ ] Performance is acceptable

#### 10. Rankings & Statistics
**Priority:** Low  
**Description:** Display and interact with ride ranking system

**Features:**
- Ride rankings display
- Ranking history and trends
- User voting interface (future)
- Statistical analysis
- Comparison tools
- Export functionality

**Acceptance Criteria:**
- [ ] Rankings display correctly
- [ ] Historical data is accessible
- [ ] Statistics are accurate
- [ ] Comparisons are meaningful
- [ ] Data can be exported
- [ ] Performance is good with large datasets

## 🔧 Technical Specifications

### Component Library Options
**Status:** ⏳ PENDING USER CHOICE

#### Option 1: Nuxt UI (Recommended)
**Pros:**
- Built specifically for Nuxt 3
- Tailwind CSS integration
- TypeScript support
- Modern design system
- Active development

**Cons:**
- Newer library, smaller ecosystem
- Limited complex components

#### Option 2: Vuetify
**Pros:**
- Mature, comprehensive library
- Material Design system
- Extensive component set
- Strong community support

**Cons:**
- Larger bundle size
- Material Design may not fit brand
- Vue 3 support still maturing

#### Option 3: PrimeVue
**Pros:**
- Enterprise-focused
- Comprehensive component set
- Good TypeScript support
- Professional themes

**Cons:**
- Commercial themes cost money
- Larger learning curve
- Less modern design

### Development Environment
- **Node.js:** Version 18+ required
- **Package Manager:** npm (consistent with project)
- **Development Server:** Nuxt dev server with HMR
- **Proxy Configuration:** API calls proxied to Django backend
- **Environment Variables:** Separate configs for dev/staging/production

### Build & Deployment
- **Build Tool:** Nuxt build with Vite
- **Output:** Static generation for public pages, SSR for dynamic content
- **Docker:** Multi-stage build for production
- **CI/CD:** GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment
- **Monitoring:** Error tracking and performance monitoring

## 📊 Non-Functional Requirements

### Performance
- **Page Load Time:** < 3 seconds initial load
- **Navigation:** < 1 second between pages
- **API Response Time:** < 500ms for most endpoints
- **Bundle Size:** < 500KB initial JavaScript
- **Image Loading:** Progressive loading with placeholders

### Scalability
- **Concurrent Users:** Support 1000+ concurrent users
- **Data Volume:** Handle 10,000+ parks and 50,000+ rides
- **API Calls:** Efficient caching to minimize backend load
- **Database:** Optimized queries and indexing

### Security
- **Authentication:** Secure JWT implementation
- **Data Validation:** Client and server-side validation
- **XSS Protection:** Sanitized user input
- **CSRF Protection:** Token-based protection
- **HTTPS:** All production traffic encrypted

### Accessibility
- **WCAG Compliance:** Level AA compliance
- **Keyboard Navigation:** Full keyboard accessibility
- **Screen Readers:** Proper ARIA labels and roles
- **Color Contrast:** Minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio
- **Focus Management:** Clear focus indicators

### Browser Support
- **Modern Browsers:** Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest 2 versions)
- **Mobile Browsers:** iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile
- **Progressive Enhancement:** Basic functionality without JavaScript
- **Polyfills:** Minimal polyfills for essential features

## 🧪 Testing Requirements

### Testing Strategy
- **Unit Tests:** 80%+ code coverage for utilities and composables
- **Component Tests:** All UI components tested
- **Integration Tests:** API integration and user flows
- **E2E Tests:** Critical user journeys automated
- **Performance Tests:** Load testing and optimization

### Testing Tools
- **Unit Testing:** Vitest for fast unit tests
- **Component Testing:** Vue Test Utils with Vitest
- **E2E Testing:** Playwright for cross-browser testing
- **Visual Testing:** Chromatic for visual regression
- **Performance Testing:** Lighthouse CI for performance monitoring

## 📚 Documentation Requirements

### Code Documentation
- **Component Documentation:** Props, events, slots documented
- **API Documentation:** All composables and utilities documented
- **Type Definitions:** Comprehensive TypeScript types
- **Examples:** Usage examples for all components
- **Storybook:** Interactive component documentation

### User Documentation
- **User Guide:** How to use the application
- **Admin Guide:** Moderation and administration
- **API Guide:** For developers integrating with the system
- **Deployment Guide:** Self-hosting instructions
- **Troubleshooting:** Common issues and solutions

### Context7 Integration
- **Auto-Documentation:** Automatic API and component docs
- **Implementation Tracking:** Progress and decision documentation
- **Knowledge Preservation:** Context for future development
- **LLM Handoffs:** Structured information for continuation

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## ✅ Acceptance Criteria Summary

### Phase 1: Foundation (Week 1)
- [ ] Nuxt 3 project set up with TypeScript
- [ ] Component library integrated and configured
- [ ] Authentication system implemented with JWT
- [ ] Basic layout and navigation components
- [ ] API integration with Django backend
- [ ] Development environment fully configured

### Phase 2: Core Features (Week 2)
- [ ] Parks listing and detail pages functional
- [ ] Rides listing and detail pages functional
- [ ] Search functionality working across content
- [ ] Photo upload and display system
- [ ] User profile management
- [ ] Basic submission forms

### Phase 3: Advanced Features (Week 3)
- [ ] Complete submission system with moderation
- [ ] Admin moderation interface
- [ ] Advanced search and filtering
- [ ] Maps integration for locations
- [ ] Rankings and statistics display
- [ ] Performance optimization complete

### Phase 4: Polish & Deployment (Week 4)
- [ ] Comprehensive testing suite
- [ ] Documentation complete
- [ ] Production deployment configured
- [ ] Performance monitoring set up
- [ ] User acceptance testing passed

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