thrillwiki_django_no_react/memory-bank/activeContext.md

ThrillWiki Frontend Redesign - Active Context

Project Overview

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.

Current Phase: Design System Creation (Phase 3)

Current Focus

• Establish consistent color palette and typography system
• Create reusable component patterns for common UI elements
• Design responsive layouts for all device sizes
• Implement modern CSS techniques (Grid, Flexbox, custom properties)

Progress Status

• ✅ Phase 1: Project Analysis - COMPLETED

  • Analyzed existing Django models and relationships
  • Reviewed current HTMX/Alpine.js implementation patterns
  • Documented current template structure and functionality
  • Identified pain points and improvement opportunities

• ✅ Phase 2: Research and Planning - COMPLETED

  • ✅ Research modern UI/UX patterns using context7 MCP server
  • ✅ Study HTMX best practices and advanced techniques via context7
  • ✅ Investigate Alpine.js optimization strategies through context7
  • ✅ Plan new template architecture based on model relationships

• 🔄 Phase 3: Design System Creation - IN PROGRESS

  • ⏳ Establish consistent color palette and typography system
  • ⏳ Create reusable component patterns for common UI elements
  • ⏳ Design responsive layouts for all device sizes
  • ⏳ Implement modern CSS techniques (Grid, Flexbox, custom properties)

Next Steps

1. Create design tokens and color system
2. Establish typography scale and component library
3. Design responsive breakpoint strategy
4. Begin template implementation

Key Decisions Made

• Technology Stack: Continue with HTMX + Alpine.js + Tailwind CSS
• Design Philosophy: Function over form, progressive enhancement
• Architecture: Component-based design system with reusable patterns
• Performance Targets: Core Web Vitals compliance
• Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA compliance

Research Findings Summary

• HTMX Best Practices: Focus on progressive enhancement, efficient request patterns, and proper error handling
• Alpine.js Optimization: Component architecture, memory management, and performance monitoring
• Modern UI Patterns: Mobile-first design, micro-interactions, and accessibility-first approach

Current Challenges

• Balancing modern aesthetics with existing Django template structure
• Ensuring backward compatibility while implementing new patterns
• Maintaining performance while adding enhanced functionality

Success Metrics

• User engagement improvements
• Core Web Vitals score improvements
• Accessibility compliance scores
• Development velocity increases
• User satisfaction feedback

Files Created/Modified

• memory-bank/productContext.md - Project overview and domain context
• memory-bank/analysis/current-state-analysis.md - Comprehensive current state analysis
• memory-bank/research/htmx-best-practices.md - HTMX patterns and implementations
• memory-bank/research/alpine-optimization-strategies.md - Alpine.js optimization techniques
• memory-bank/planning/frontend-redesign-plan.md - Comprehensive implementation plan

Immediate Action Items

1. Create design system documentation
2. Establish CSS custom properties for design tokens
3. Create component library structure
4. Begin base template enhancements