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96 lines
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# Ride Search HTMX Improvements
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## User Experience Improvements
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### 1. Smart Search Suggestions
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- Real-time search suggestions as users type
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- Shows matching ride names, parks, and categories
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- Includes helpful context (e.g., number of matching rides)
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- Keyboard navigation support (arrow keys, escape)
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- Auto-completes selected suggestions
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### 2. Quick Filter Buttons
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- Common filters readily available (e.g., "All Operating", "Roller Coasters")
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- One-click filtering with icons for visual recognition
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- Maintains context when switching between filters
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### 3. Active Filter Tags
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- Shows currently active filters as removable tags
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- Clear visual indication of search state
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- One-click removal of individual filters
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- "Clear All Filters" button when any filters are active
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### 4. Smarter Search
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- Split search terms for more flexible matching
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- Matches against name, park name, and description
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- More forgiving search (finds partial matches)
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- Shows result count for better feedback
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### 5. Visual Feedback
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- Added spinner animation during search
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- Clear loading states during AJAX requests
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- Improved placeholder text with examples
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- Better field labels and hints
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## Technical Implementation
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### Search Suggestions System
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```python
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def get_search_suggestions(request):
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"""Smart search suggestions"""
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# Get common ride names
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matching_names = rides_qs.filter(
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name__icontains=query
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).values('name').annotate(
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count=Count('id')
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).order_by('-count')[:3]
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# Get matching parks
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matching_parks = Park.objects.filter(
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Q(name__icontains=query) |
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Q(location__city__icontains=query)
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)
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# Add category matches
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for code, name in CATEGORY_CHOICES:
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if query in name.lower():
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suggestions.append({...})
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```
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### Improved Search Logic
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```python
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def get_queryset(self):
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# Split search terms for more flexible matching
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search_terms = search.split()
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search_query = Q()
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for term in search_terms:
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term_query = Q(
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name__icontains=term
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) | Q(
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park__name__icontains=term
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) | Q(
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description__icontains=term
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)
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search_query &= term_query
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```
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### Component Organization
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- `search_suggestions.html`: Dropdown suggestion UI
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- `search_script.html`: JavaScript for search behavior
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- `ride_list.html`: Main template with filter UI
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- `ride_list_results.html`: Results grid partial
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## Results
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1. More intuitive search experience
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2. Faster access to common filters
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3. Better feedback on search state
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4. More accurate search results
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5. Cleaner, more organized interface
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## Benefits
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1. Users can find rides more easily
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2. Reduced need for precise search terms
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3. Clear visual feedback on search state
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4. Faster access to common searches
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5. More discoverable search features |