thrillwiki_django_no_react/memory-bank/features/parks/search.md

Park Search Implementation

Search Flow

1. Quick Search (Suggestions)

   • Endpoint: suggest_parks/
   • Shows up to 8 suggestions
   • Uses HTMX for real-time updates
   • 300ms debounce for typing

2. Full Search

   • Endpoint: parks:park_list
   • Shows all matching results
   • Supports view modes (grid/list)
   • Integrates with filter system

Implementation Details

Frontend Components

• Search input with HTMX and Alpine.js integration
• Suggestions dropdown with accessibility support
• Loading indicator during searches
• View mode toggle buttons
• Filter form integration

Templates

• park_list.html: Main search interface
• park_suggestions.html: Partial for search suggestions
• park_list_item.html: Results display

Key Features

• Real-time suggestions
• Keyboard navigation (ESC to clear)
• ARIA attributes for accessibility
• Dark mode support
• CSRF protection
• Loading states

Search Flow

1. User types in search box
2. After 300ms debounce, HTMX sends request
3. Server returns suggestion list
4. User selects item
5. Form submits to main list view with filter
6. Results update while maintaining view mode

Recent Updates (2024-02-22)

1. Fixed search page loading issue:

   • Removed legacy redirect in suggest_parks
   • Updated search form to use HTMX properly
   • Added Alpine.js for state management
   • Improved suggestions UI
   • Maintained view mode during search

2. Security:

   • CSRF protection on all forms
   • Input sanitization
   • Proper parameter handling

3. Performance:

   • 300ms debounce on typing
   • Limit suggestions to 8 items
   • Efficient query optimization

4. Accessibility:

   • ARIA labels and roles
   • Keyboard navigation
   • Proper focus management
   • Screen reader support