thrillwiki_django_no_react/shared/docs/memory-bank/features/map-service-design.md

Unified Map Service Design - ThrillWiki

Executive Summary

This document outlines the design for ThrillWiki's unified map service that efficiently queries all location types (parks, rides, companies) while maintaining performance with thousands of data points. The service is designed to work with the existing hybrid location system, supporting both generic Location models and domain-specific models (ParkLocation, RideLocation, CompanyHeadquarters).

1. Service Architecture

1.1 Core Components

graph TB
    API[Map API Controller] --> UMS[UnifiedMapService]
    UMS --> LAL[LocationAbstractionLayer]
    UMS --> CS[ClusteringService]
    UMS --> CacheS[CacheService]
    
    LAL --> ParkLoc[ParkLocationAdapter]
    LAL --> RideLoc[RideLocationAdapter] 
    LAL --> CompLoc[CompanyLocationAdapter]
    LAL --> GenLoc[GenericLocationAdapter]
    
    ParkLoc --> ParkModel[Park + ParkLocation]
    RideLoc --> RideModel[Ride + RideLocation]
    CompLoc --> CompModel[Company + CompanyHeadquarters]
    GenLoc --> LocModel[Generic Location]
    
    CS --> Clustering[Supercluster.js Integration]
    CacheS --> Redis[Redis Cache]
    CacheS --> DB[Database Cache]

1.2 Class Structure

UnifiedMapService (Core Service)

class UnifiedMapService:
    """
    Main service orchestrating map data retrieval, filtering, and formatting
    """
    
    def __init__(self):
        self.location_layer = LocationAbstractionLayer()
        self.clustering_service = ClusteringService()
        self.cache_service = MapCacheService()
    
    def get_map_data(
        self, 
        bounds: GeoBounds = None,
        filters: MapFilters = None,
        zoom_level: int = 10,
        cluster: bool = True
    ) -> MapResponse:
        """Primary method for retrieving unified map data"""
        pass
    
    def get_location_details(self, location_type: str, location_id: int) -> LocationDetail:
        """Get detailed information for a specific location"""
        pass
    
    def search_locations(self, query: str, bounds: GeoBounds = None) -> SearchResponse:
        """Search locations with text query"""
        pass

LocationAbstractionLayer (Adapter Pattern)

class LocationAbstractionLayer:
    """
    Abstraction layer handling different location model types
    """
    
    def __init__(self):
        self.adapters = {
            'park': ParkLocationAdapter(),
            'ride': RideLocationAdapter(),
            'company': CompanyLocationAdapter(),
            'generic': GenericLocationAdapter()
        }
    
    def get_all_locations(self, bounds: GeoBounds = None, filters: MapFilters = None) -> List[UnifiedLocation]:
        """Get locations from all sources within bounds"""
        pass
    
    def get_locations_by_type(self, location_type: str, bounds: GeoBounds = None) -> List[UnifiedLocation]:
        """Get locations of specific type"""
        pass

1.3 Data Models

UnifiedLocation (Interface)

@dataclass
class UnifiedLocation:
    """Unified location interface for all location types"""
    id: str  # Composite: f"{type}_{id}"
    type: LocationType  # PARK, RIDE, COMPANY
    name: str
    coordinates: Tuple[float, float]  # (lat, lng)
    address: Optional[str]
    metadata: Dict[str, Any]
    
    # Type-specific data
    type_data: Dict[str, Any]
    
    # Clustering data
    cluster_weight: int = 1
    cluster_category: str = "default"

class LocationType(Enum):
    PARK = "park"
    RIDE = "ride" 
    COMPANY = "company"
    GENERIC = "generic"

GeoBounds

@dataclass
class GeoBounds:
    """Geographic boundary box for spatial queries"""
    north: float
    south: float
    east: float
    west: float
    
    def to_polygon(self) -> Polygon:
        """Convert bounds to PostGIS Polygon for database queries"""
        pass
    
    def expand(self, factor: float = 1.1) -> 'GeoBounds':
        """Expand bounds by factor for buffer queries"""
        pass

MapFilters

@dataclass
class MapFilters:
    """Filtering options for map queries"""
    location_types: Set[LocationType] = None
    park_status: Set[str] = None  # OPERATING, CLOSED_TEMP, etc.
    ride_types: Set[str] = None
    company_roles: Set[str] = None  # OPERATOR, MANUFACTURER, etc.
    search_query: str = None
    min_rating: float = None
    has_coordinates: bool = True

2. Query Optimization Strategy

2.1 Multi-Model Query Pattern

Hybrid Query Strategy

class LocationQueryOptimizer:
    """Optimizes queries across hybrid location system"""
    
    def get_optimized_queryset(self, bounds: GeoBounds, filters: MapFilters) -> Dict[str, QuerySet]:
        """
        Returns optimized querysets for each location type
        Chooses between domain-specific and generic models based on availability
        """
        queries = {}
        
        # Parks: Prefer ParkLocation, fallback to generic Location
        if LocationType.PARK in filters.location_types:
            if self._has_park_locations():
                queries['parks'] = self._get_park_locations_query(bounds, filters)
            else:
                queries['parks'] = self._get_generic_park_query(bounds, filters)
        
        # Rides: RideLocation or skip if no coordinates
        if LocationType.RIDE in filters.location_types:
            queries['rides'] = self._get_ride_locations_query(bounds, filters)
        
        # Companies: CompanyHeadquarters with geocoding fallback
        if LocationType.COMPANY in filters.location_types:
            queries['companies'] = self._get_company_locations_query(bounds, filters)
        
        return queries
    
    def _get_park_locations_query(self, bounds: GeoBounds, filters: MapFilters) -> QuerySet:
        """Optimized query for ParkLocation model"""
        queryset = ParkLocation.objects.select_related('park', 'park__operator')
        
        # Spatial filtering
        if bounds:
            queryset = queryset.filter(point__within=bounds.to_polygon())
        
        # Park-specific filters
        if filters.park_status:
            queryset = queryset.filter(park__status__in=filters.park_status)
        
        return queryset.order_by('park__name')
    
    def _get_ride_locations_query(self, bounds: GeoBounds, filters: MapFilters) -> QuerySet:
        """Query for rides with locations"""
        queryset = RideLocation.objects.select_related(
            'ride', 'ride__park', 'ride__park__operator'
        ).filter(point__isnull=False)  # Only rides with coordinates
        
        if bounds:
            queryset = queryset.filter(point__within=bounds.to_polygon())
        
        return queryset.order_by('ride__name')
    
    def _get_company_locations_query(self, bounds: GeoBounds, filters: MapFilters) -> QuerySet:
        """Query for companies with headquarters"""
        queryset = CompanyHeadquarters.objects.select_related('company')
        
        # Company location filtering requires geocoding or city-level bounds
        if bounds and filters.company_roles:
            queryset = queryset.filter(company__roles__overlap=filters.company_roles)
        
        return queryset.order_by('company__name')

2.2 Database Indexes and Performance

Required Indexes

# ParkLocation indexes
class ParkLocation(models.Model):
    class Meta:
        indexes = [
            GistIndex(fields=['point']),  # Spatial index
            models.Index(fields=['city', 'state']),
            models.Index(fields=['country']),
        ]

# RideLocation indexes  
class RideLocation(models.Model):
    class Meta:
        indexes = [
            GistIndex(fields=['point'], condition=Q(point__isnull=False)),
            models.Index(fields=['park_area']),
        ]

# Generic Location indexes (existing)
class Location(models.Model):
    class Meta:
        indexes = [
            GistIndex(fields=['point']),
            models.Index(fields=['content_type', 'object_id']),
            models.Index(fields=['city', 'country']),
        ]

Query Performance Targets

• Spatial bounds query: < 100ms for 1000+ locations
• Clustering aggregation: < 200ms for 10,000+ points
• Detail retrieval: < 50ms per location
• Search queries: < 300ms with text search

2.3 Pagination and Limiting

class PaginationStrategy:
    """Handles large dataset pagination"""
    
    MAX_UNCLUSTERED_POINTS = 500
    MAX_CLUSTERED_POINTS = 2000
    
    def should_cluster(self, zoom_level: int, point_count: int) -> bool:
        """Determine if clustering should be applied"""
        if zoom_level < 8:  # Country/state level
            return True
        if zoom_level < 12 and point_count > self.MAX_UNCLUSTERED_POINTS:
            return True
        return point_count > self.MAX_CLUSTERED_POINTS
    
    def apply_smart_limiting(self, queryset: QuerySet, bounds: GeoBounds, zoom_level: int) -> QuerySet:
        """Apply intelligent limiting based on zoom level and density"""
        if zoom_level < 6:  # Very zoomed out
            # Show only major parks
            return queryset.filter(park__ride_count__gte=10)[:200]
        elif zoom_level < 10:  # Regional level
            return queryset[:1000]
        else:  # City level and closer
            return queryset[:2000]

3. Response Format Design

3.1 Unified JSON Response

MapResponse Structure

{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "locations": [
      {
        "id": "park_123",
        "type": "park",
        "name": "Cedar Point",
        "coordinates": [41.4778, -82.6830],
        "address": "Sandusky, OH, USA",
        "metadata": {
          "status": "OPERATING",
          "rating": 4.5,
          "ride_count": 70,
          "coaster_count": 17
        },
        "type_data": {
          "operator": "Cedar Fair",
          "opening_date": "1870-01-01",
          "website": "https://cedarpoint.com"
        },
        "cluster_weight": 3,
        "cluster_category": "major_park"
      }
    ],
    "clusters": [
      {
        "id": "cluster_1",
        "coordinates": [41.5, -82.7],
        "count": 5,
        "types": ["park", "ride"],
        "bounds": {
          "north": 41.52,
          "south": 41.48,
          "east": -82.65,
          "west": -82.75
        }
      }
    ],
    "bounds": {
      "north": 42.0,
      "south": 41.0,
      "east": -82.0,
      "west": -83.0
    },
    "total_count": 1247,
    "filtered_count": 156,
    "zoom_level": 10,
    "clustered": true
  },
  "meta": {
    "cache_hit": true,
    "query_time_ms": 89,
    "filters_applied": ["location_types", "bounds"],
    "pagination": {
      "has_more": false,
      "total_pages": 1
    }
  }
}

3.2 Location Type Adapters

ParkLocationAdapter

class ParkLocationAdapter:
    """Converts Park/ParkLocation to UnifiedLocation"""
    
    def to_unified_location(self, park_location: ParkLocation) -> UnifiedLocation:
        park = park_location.park
        
        return UnifiedLocation(
            id=f"park_{park.id}",
            type=LocationType.PARK,
            name=park.name,
            coordinates=(park_location.lat, park_location.lng),
            address=self._format_address(park_location),
            metadata={
                'status': park.status,
                'rating': float(park.average_rating) if park.average_rating else None,
                'ride_count': park.ride_count,
                'coaster_count': park.coaster_count,
                'operator': park.operator.name if park.operator else None,
            },
            type_data={
                'slug': park.slug,
                'opening_date': park.opening_date.isoformat() if park.opening_date else None,
                'website': park.website,
                'operating_season': park.operating_season,
                'highway_exit': park_location.highway_exit,
                'parking_notes': park_location.parking_notes,
            },
            cluster_weight=self._calculate_park_weight(park),
            cluster_category=self._get_park_category(park)
        )
    
    def _calculate_park_weight(self, park: Park) -> int:
        """Calculate clustering weight based on park importance"""
        weight = 1
        if park.ride_count and park.ride_count > 20:
            weight += 2
        if park.coaster_count and park.coaster_count > 5:
            weight += 1
        if park.average_rating and park.average_rating > 4.0:
            weight += 1
        return min(weight, 5)  # Cap at 5
    
    def _get_park_category(self, park: Park) -> str:
        """Determine park category for clustering"""
        if park.coaster_count and park.coaster_count >= 10:
            return "major_park"
        elif park.ride_count and park.ride_count >= 15:
            return "theme_park"
        else:
            return "small_park"

4. Clustering Strategy

4.1 Multi-Level Clustering

Clustering Configuration

class ClusteringService:
    """Handles location clustering for map display"""
    
    CLUSTER_CONFIG = {
        'radius': 40,  # pixels
        'max_zoom': 15,
        'min_zoom': 3,
        'extent': 512,  # tile extent
    }
    
    def cluster_locations(
        self, 
        locations: List[UnifiedLocation], 
        zoom_level: int
    ) -> Tuple[List[UnifiedLocation], List[Cluster]]:
        """
        Cluster locations based on zoom level and density
        Returns unclustered locations and cluster objects
        """
        if zoom_level >= 15 or len(locations) <= 50:
            return locations, []
        
        # Use Supercluster algorithm (Python implementation)
        clusterer = Supercluster(
            radius=self.CLUSTER_CONFIG['radius'],
            max_zoom=self.CLUSTER_CONFIG['max_zoom'],
            min_zoom=self.CLUSTER_CONFIG['min_zoom']
        )
        
        # Convert locations to GeoJSON features
        features = [self._location_to_feature(loc) for loc in locations]
        clusterer.load(features)
        
        # Get clusters for zoom level
        clusters = clusterer.get_clusters(bounds=None, zoom=zoom_level)
        
        return self._process_clusters(clusters, locations)
    
    def _location_to_feature(self, location: UnifiedLocation) -> Dict:
        """Convert UnifiedLocation to GeoJSON feature"""
        return {
            'type': 'Feature',
            'properties': {
                'id': location.id,
                'type': location.type.value,
                'name': location.name,
                'weight': location.cluster_weight,
                'category': location.cluster_category
            },
            'geometry': {
                'type': 'Point',
                'coordinates': [location.coordinates[1], location.coordinates[0]]  # lng, lat
            }
        }

4.2 Smart Clustering Rules

Category-Based Clustering

class SmartClusteringRules:
    """Intelligent clustering based on location types and importance"""
    
    def should_cluster_together(self, loc1: UnifiedLocation, loc2: UnifiedLocation) -> bool:
        """Determine if two locations should be clustered together"""
        
        # Same park rides should cluster together
        if loc1.type == LocationType.RIDE and loc2.type == LocationType.RIDE:
            park1 = loc1.metadata.get('park_id')
            park2 = loc2.metadata.get('park_id')
            return park1 == park2
        
        # Major parks should resist clustering
        if (loc1.cluster_category == "major_park" or loc2.cluster_category == "major_park"):
            return False
        
        # Similar types cluster more readily
        return loc1.type == loc2.type
    
    def get_cluster_priority(self, locations: List[UnifiedLocation]) -> UnifiedLocation:
        """Select the representative location for a cluster"""
        # Prioritize by: 1) Parks over rides, 2) Higher weight, 3) Better rating
        parks = [loc for loc in locations if loc.type == LocationType.PARK]
        if parks:
            return max(parks, key=lambda x: x.cluster_weight)
        
        return max(locations, key=lambda x: x.cluster_weight)

5. Filtering and Search Integration

5.1 Search Service Integration

SearchLocationService

class SearchLocationService:
    """Integrates map service with existing search functionality"""
    
    def __init__(self):
        self.unified_service = UnifiedMapService()
        # Integrate with existing SearchService
        from core.views.search import AdaptiveSearchView
        self.search_view = AdaptiveSearchView()
    
    def search_with_location(
        self, 
        query: str, 
        bounds: GeoBounds = None,
        location_types: Set[LocationType] = None
    ) -> SearchLocationResponse:
        """
        Combined text and location search
        """
        # Text search using existing search functionality
        text_results = self._perform_text_search(query)
        
        # Location-based filtering
        location_results = self.unified_service.get_map_data(
            bounds=bounds,
            filters=MapFilters(
                location_types=location_types,
                search_query=query
            ),
            cluster=False
        )
        
        # Merge and rank results
        return self._merge_search_results(text_results, location_results)
    
    def search_near_location(
        self, 
        center_point: Tuple[float, float], 
        radius_km: float = 50,
        location_types: Set[LocationType] = None
    ) -> SearchLocationResponse:
        """Find locations near a specific point"""
        bounds = self._point_to_bounds(center_point, radius_km)
        
        return self.unified_service.get_map_data(
            bounds=bounds,
            filters=MapFilters(location_types=location_types),
            cluster=False
        )

5.2 Advanced Filtering

FilterProcessor

class FilterProcessor:
    """Processes complex filter combinations"""
    
    def apply_combined_filters(
        self, 
        base_query: QuerySet, 
        filters: MapFilters, 
        location_type: LocationType
    ) -> QuerySet:
        """Apply filters specific to location type"""
        
        if location_type == LocationType.PARK:
            return self._apply_park_filters(base_query, filters)
        elif location_type == LocationType.RIDE:
            return self._apply_ride_filters(base_query, filters)
        elif location_type == LocationType.COMPANY:
            return self._apply_company_filters(base_query, filters)
        
        return base_query
    
    def _apply_park_filters(self, query: QuerySet, filters: MapFilters) -> QuerySet:
        """Apply park-specific filters"""
        if filters.park_status:
            query = query.filter(park__status__in=filters.park_status)
        
        if filters.min_rating:
            query = query.filter(park__average_rating__gte=filters.min_rating)
        
        if filters.search_query:
            query = query.filter(
                Q(park__name__icontains=filters.search_query) |
                Q(city__icontains=filters.search_query) |
                Q(state__icontains=filters.search_query)
            )
        
        return query

6. Caching Strategy

6.1 Multi-Level Caching

Cache Architecture

graph TB
    Request[Map Request] --> L1[Level 1: Redis Cache]
    L1 --> L2[Level 2: Database Query Cache]
    L2 --> L3[Level 3: Computed Results Cache]
    L3 --> DB[Database]
    
    L1 --> GeoHash[Geographic Hash Keys]
    L2 --> QueryCache[Query Result Cache]
    L3 --> ClusterCache[Cluster Computation Cache]

MapCacheService

class MapCacheService:
    """Multi-level caching for map data"""
    
    def __init__(self):
        self.redis_client = redis.Redis()
        self.cache_timeout = {
            'bounds_data': 300,  # 5 minutes
            'location_details': 1800,  # 30 minutes
            'clusters': 600,  # 10 minutes
            'search_results': 180,  # 3 minutes
        }
    
    def get_bounds_data(
        self, 
        bounds: GeoBounds, 
        filters: MapFilters, 
        zoom_level: int
    ) -> Optional[MapResponse]:
        """Get cached map data for geographic bounds"""
        cache_key = self._generate_bounds_key(bounds, filters, zoom_level)
        
        # Try Redis first
        cached_data = self.redis_client.get(cache_key)
        if cached_data:
            return MapResponse.from_json(cached_data)
        
        return None
    
    def cache_bounds_data(
        self, 
        bounds: GeoBounds, 
        filters: MapFilters, 
        zoom_level: int,
        data: MapResponse
    ):
        """Cache map data with geographic key"""
        cache_key = self._generate_bounds_key(bounds, filters, zoom_level)
        
        self.redis_client.setex(
            cache_key,
            self.cache_timeout['bounds_data'],
            data.to_json()
        )
    
    def _generate_bounds_key(
        self, 
        bounds: GeoBounds, 
        filters: MapFilters, 
        zoom_level: int
    ) -> str:
        """Generate cache key based on geographic bounds and filters"""
        # Use geohash for geographic component
        bounds_hash = self._bounds_to_geohash(bounds, precision=zoom_level)
        filters_hash = self._filters_to_hash(filters)
        
        return f"map:bounds:{bounds_hash}:filters:{filters_hash}:zoom:{zoom_level}"
    
    def _bounds_to_geohash(self, bounds: GeoBounds, precision: int) -> str:
        """Convert bounds to geohash for geographic caching"""
        import geohash
        center_lat = (bounds.north + bounds.south) / 2
        center_lng = (bounds.east + bounds.west) / 2
        
        # Adjust precision based on zoom level
        precision = min(max(precision // 2, 4), 8)
        
        return geohash.encode(center_lat, center_lng, precision)

6.2 Cache Invalidation Strategy

InvalidationStrategy

class CacheInvalidationStrategy:
    """Handles intelligent cache invalidation"""
    
    def __init__(self, cache_service: MapCacheService):
        self.cache_service = cache_service
    
    def invalidate_location_update(self, location_type: LocationType, location_id: int):
        """Invalidate caches when location data changes"""
        # Get affected geographic areas
        affected_areas = self._get_affected_geohash_areas(location_type, location_id)
        
        # Invalidate all cache keys in those areas
        for area in affected_areas:
            pattern = f"map:bounds:{area}*"
            self._invalidate_pattern(pattern)
    
    def invalidate_bulk_update(self, location_type: LocationType, count: int):
        """Invalidate broader caches for bulk updates"""
        if count > 10:  # Major update
            pattern = f"map:*"
            self._invalidate_pattern(pattern)
        else:
            # Invalidate just this location type
            pattern = f"map:*:filters:*{location_type.value}*"
            self._invalidate_pattern(pattern)

7. API Design

7.1 REST Endpoints

Core Map API Endpoints

# urls.py
urlpatterns = [
    path('api/map/locations/', MapLocationListView.as_view(), name='map-locations'),
    path('api/map/locations/<str:location_type>/<int:location_id>/', 
         MapLocationDetailView.as_view(), name='map-location-detail'),
    path('api/map/search/', MapSearchView.as_view(), name='map-search'),
    path('api/map/bounds/', MapBoundsView.as_view(), name='map-bounds'),
    path('api/map/clusters/', MapClusterView.as_view(), name='map-clusters'),
]

MapLocationListView

class MapLocationListView(APIView):
    """Main endpoint for retrieving map locations"""
    
    def get(self, request):
        """
        GET /api/map/locations/
        
        Query Parameters:
        - bounds: "north,south,east,west"
        - types: "park,ride,company" 
        - zoom: integer zoom level
        - cluster: boolean (default: true)
        - status: park status filter
        - rating: minimum rating
        - q: search query
        """
        try:
            # Parse parameters
            bounds = self._parse_bounds(request.GET.get('bounds'))
            location_types = self._parse_location_types(request.GET.get('types', 'park'))
            zoom_level = int(request.GET.get('zoom', 10))
            should_cluster = request.GET.get('cluster', 'true').lower() == 'true'
            
            # Build filters
            filters = MapFilters(
                location_types=location_types,
                park_status=self._parse_list(request.GET.get('status')),
                min_rating=self._parse_float(request.GET.get('rating')),
                search_query=request.GET.get('q')
            )
            
            # Get map service
            map_service = UnifiedMapService()
            
            # Retrieve data
            response = map_service.get_map_data(
                bounds=bounds,
                filters=filters,
                zoom_level=zoom_level,
                cluster=should_cluster
            )
            
            return Response(response.to_dict())
            
        except ValueError as e:
            return Response(
                {'error': f'Invalid parameters: {str(e)}'}, 
                status=400
            )
        except Exception as e:
            logger.exception("Error in MapLocationListView")
            return Response(
                {'error': 'Internal server error'}, 
                status=500
            )

7.2 HTMX Integration Endpoints

HTMX Map Updates

class HTMXMapView(TemplateView):
    """HTMX endpoint for dynamic map updates"""
    
    template_name = "maps/partials/map_locations.html"
    
    def get_context_data(self, **kwargs):
        context = super().get_context_data(**kwargs)
        
        # Use same parameter parsing as API
        bounds = self._parse_bounds(self.request.GET.get('bounds'))
        filters = self._build_filters_from_request(self.request)
        zoom_level = int(self.request.GET.get('zoom', 10))
        
        # Get map data
        map_service = UnifiedMapService()
        map_data = map_service.get_map_data(
            bounds=bounds,
            filters=filters,
            zoom_level=zoom_level,
            cluster=True
        )
        
        context.update({
            'locations': map_data.data.locations,
            'clusters': map_data.data.clusters,
            'map_bounds': map_data.data.bounds,
        })
        
        return context

8. Frontend Integration

8.1 JavaScript API Interface

MapService JavaScript Class

class ThrillWikiMapService {
    constructor(apiBase = '/api/map') {
        this.apiBase = apiBase;
        this.cache = new Map();
        this.activeRequests = new Map();
    }
    
    /**
     * Get locations for map bounds
     * @param {Object} bounds - {north, south, east, west}
     * @param {Object} options - Filtering and display options
     * @returns {Promise<MapResponse>}
     */
    async getLocations(bounds, options = {}) {
        const params = new URLSearchParams({
            bounds: `${bounds.north},${bounds.south},${bounds.east},${bounds.west}`,
            zoom: options.zoom || 10,
            cluster: options.cluster !== false,
            types: (options.types || ['park']).join(',')
        });
        
        if (options.status) params.append('status', options.status.join(','));
        if (options.rating) params.append('rating', options.rating);
        if (options.query) params.append('q', options.query);
        
        const url = `${this.apiBase}/locations/?${params}`;
        
        // Debounce rapid requests
        if (this.activeRequests.has(url)) {
            return this.activeRequests.get(url);
        }
        
        const request = fetch(url)
            .then(response => response.json())
            .finally(() => this.activeRequests.delete(url));
        
        this.activeRequests.set(url, request);
        return request;
    }
    
    /**
     * Search locations with text query
     * @param {string} query - Search term
     * @param {Object} bounds - Optional geographic bounds
     * @returns {Promise<SearchResponse>}
     */
    async searchLocations(query, bounds = null) {
        const params = new URLSearchParams({ q: query });
        
        if (bounds) {
            params.append('bounds', `${bounds.north},${bounds.south},${bounds.east},${bounds.west}`);
        }
        
        const response = await fetch(`${this.apiBase}/search/?${params}`);
        return response.json();
    }
    
    /**
     * Get detailed information for a specific location
     * @param {string} locationType - 'park', 'ride', or 'company'
     * @param {number} locationId - Location ID
     * @returns {Promise<LocationDetail>}
     */
    async getLocationDetail(locationType, locationId) {
        const cacheKey = `detail_${locationType}_${locationId}`;
        
        if (this.cache.has(cacheKey)) {
            return this.cache.get(cacheKey);
        }
        
        const response = await fetch(`${this.apiBase}/locations/${locationType}/${locationId}/`);
        const data = await response.json();
        
        this.cache.set(cacheKey, data);
        return data;
    }
}

8.2 Leaflet.js Integration

Enhanced Map Component

class ThrillWikiMap {
    constructor(containerId, options = {}) {
        this.container = containerId;
        this.mapService = new ThrillWikiMapService();
        this.options = {
            center: [39.8283, -98.5795], // Center of US
            zoom: 6,
            maxZoom: 18,
            clustering: true,
            ...options
        };
        
        this.map = null;
        this.markers = new Map();
        this.clusters = null;
        this.currentBounds = null;
        
        this.init();
    }
    
    init() {
        // Initialize Leaflet map
        this.map = L.map(this.container, {
            center: this.options.center,
            zoom: this.options.zoom,
            maxZoom: this.options.maxZoom
        });
        
        // Add tile layer
        L.tileLayer('https://{s}.tile.openstreetmap.org/{z}/{x}/{y}.png', {
            attribution: '© OpenStreetMap contributors'
        }).addTo(this.map);
        
        // Set up clustering if enabled
        if (this.options.clustering) {
            this.clusters = L.markerClusterGroup({
                chunkedLoading: true,
                chunkInterval: 200,
                chunkDelay: 50
            });
            this.map.addLayer(this.clusters);
        }
        
        // Set up event handlers
        this.setupEventHandlers();
        
        // Load initial data
        this.loadMapData();
    }
    
    setupEventHandlers() {
        // Update data on map move/zoom
        this.map.on('moveend zoomend', () => {
            this.loadMapData();
        });
        
        // Handle marker clicks
        this.map.on('click', (e) => {
            if (e.originalEvent.target.classList.contains('location-marker')) {
                this.handleMarkerClick(e);
            }
        });
    }
    
    async loadMapData() {
        const bounds = this.map.getBounds();
        const zoom = this.map.getZoom();
        
        try {
            const response = await this.mapService.getLocations(
                {
                    north: bounds.getNorth(),
                    south: bounds.getSouth(),
                    east: bounds.getEast(),
                    west: bounds.getWest()
                },
                {
                    zoom: zoom,
                    cluster: this.options.clustering,
                    types: this.options.locationTypes || ['park']
                }
            );
            
            this.updateMarkers(response.data);
            
        } catch (error) {
            console.error('Error loading map data:', error);
            this.showError('Failed to load map data');
        }
    }
    
    updateMarkers(mapData) {
        // Clear existing markers
        this.clearMarkers();
        
        // Add individual location markers
        mapData.locations.forEach(location => {
            const marker = this.createLocationMarker(location);
            this.addMarker(location.id, marker);
        });
        
        // Add cluster markers if provided
        mapData.clusters.forEach(cluster => {
            const marker = this.createClusterMarker(cluster);
            this.addMarker(`cluster_${cluster.id}`, marker);
        });
    }
    
    createLocationMarker(location) {
        const icon = this.getLocationIcon(location.type, location.cluster_category);
        
        const marker = L.marker(
            [location.coordinates[0], location.coordinates[1]], 
            { icon: icon }
        );
        
        // Add popup with location details
        marker.bindPopup(this.createLocationPopup(location));
        
        // Store location data
        marker.locationData = location;
        
        return marker;
    }
    
    getLocationIcon(locationType, category) {
        const iconMap = {
            park: {
                major_park: '🎢',
                theme_park: '🎠', 
                small_park: '🎪'
            },
            ride: '🎡',
            company: '🏢'
        };
        
        const emoji = typeof iconMap[locationType] === 'object' 
            ? iconMap[locationType][category] || iconMap[locationType].default
            : iconMap[locationType];
        
        return L.divIcon({
            html: `<div class="location-marker location-${locationType}">${emoji}</div>`,
            className: 'custom-marker',
            iconSize: [30, 30],
            iconAnchor: [15, 15]
        });
    }
}

8.3 HTMX Integration Patterns

Dynamic Filter Updates

<!-- Map container with HTMX integration -->
<div id="thrillwiki-map" 
     hx-get="/map/htmx/locations/" 
     hx-trigger="map-bounds-changed from:body"
     hx-target="#map-locations-list"
     hx-include="#map-filters">
  
  <!-- Map canvas -->
  <div id="map-canvas"></div>
  
  <!-- Sidebar with locations list -->
  <div id="map-locations-list">
    <!-- Dynamically updated via HTMX -->
  </div>
</div>

<!-- Filter form -->
<form id="map-filters" 
      hx-get="/map/htmx/locations/" 
      hx-target="#map-locations-list"
      hx-trigger="change">
  
  <select name="types" multiple>
    <option value="park">Parks</option>
    <option value="ride">Rides</option>
    <option value="company">Companies</option>
  </select>
  
  <select name="status">
    <option value="">All Statuses</option>
    <option value="OPERATING">Operating</option>
    <option value="CLOSED_TEMP">Temporarily Closed</option>
  </select>
  
  <input type="range" name="rating" min="1" max="5" step="0.5">
  <input type="search" name="q" placeholder="Search locations...">
  
  <!-- Hidden bounds fields updated by JavaScript -->
  <input type="hidden" name="bounds" id="map-bounds">
  <input type="hidden" name="zoom" id="map-zoom">
</form>

JavaScript Integration Bridge

// Bridge between Leaflet and HTMX
class HTMXMapBridge {
    constructor(mapInstance) {
        this.map = mapInstance;
        this.setupHTMXIntegration();
    }
    
    setupHTMXIntegration() {
        // Update hidden form fields when map changes
        this.map.map.on('moveend zoomend', () => {
            this.updateFormFields();
            this.triggerHTMXUpdate();
        });
    }
    
    updateFormFields() {
        const bounds = this.map.map.getBounds();
        const zoom = this.map.map.getZoom();
        
        document.getElementById('map-bounds').value = 
            `${bounds.getNorth()},${bounds.getSouth()},${bounds.getEast()},${bounds.getWest()}`;
        document.getElementById('map-zoom').value = zoom;
    }
    
    triggerHTMXUpdate() {
        // Trigger HTMX update
        document.body.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('map-bounds-changed'));
    }
}

9. Error Handling and Fallback Strategies

9.1 Error Handling Architecture

UnifiedErrorHandler

class UnifiedMapErrorHandler:
    """Centralized error handling for map service"""
    
    def handle_query_error(self, error: Exception, context: Dict) -> MapResponse:
        """Handle database query errors with fallbacks"""
        logger.error(f"Map query error: {error}", extra=context)
        
        if isinstance(error, DatabaseError):
            # Try simplified query without complex filters
            return self._fallback_simple_query(context)
        elif isinstance(error, TimeoutError):
            # Return cached data if available
            return self._fallback_cached_data(context)
        else:
            # Return empty response with error message
            return MapResponse.error_response(
                message="Unable to load map data",
                error_code="QUERY_FAILED"
            )
    
    def handle_location_adapter_error(
        self, 
        adapter_type: str, 
        error: Exception, 
        context: Dict
    ) -> List[UnifiedLocation]:
        """Handle individual adapter failures"""
        logger.warning(f"Adapter {adapter_type} failed: {error}", extra=context)
        
        # Log failure but continue with other adapters
        self._record_adapter_failure(adapter_type, error)
        
        # Return empty list for this adapter
        return []
    
    def _fallback_simple_query(self, context: Dict) -> MapResponse:
        """Simplified query fallback for complex filter failures"""
        try:
            # Try query with only bounds, no complex filters
            bounds = context.get('bounds')
            if bounds:
                simple_filters = MapFilters(has_coordinates=True)
                return self._execute_simple_bounds_query(bounds, simple_filters)
        except Exception as e:
            logger.error(f"Fallback query also failed: {e}")
        
        return MapResponse.empty_response()

9.2 Graceful Degradation

DegradationStrategy

class MapDegradationStrategy:
    """Handles graceful degradation of map functionality"""
    
    def get_degraded_response(
        self, 
        requested_features: Set[str], 
        available_features: Set[str]
    ) -> MapResponse:
        """Return response with available features only"""
        
        response = MapResponse()
        
        if 'locations' in available_features:
            response.data.locations = self._get_basic_locations()
        else:
            response.warnings.append("Location data unavailable")
        
        if 'clustering' not in available_features:
            response.warnings.append("Clustering disabled due to performance")
            response.data.clustered = False
        
        if 'search' not in available_features:
            response.warnings.append("Search functionality temporarily unavailable")
        
        return response
    
    def check_system_health(self) -> Dict[str, bool]:
        """Check health of map service components"""
        health = {}
        
        try:
            # Test database connectivity
            with connection.cursor() as cursor:
                cursor.execute("SELECT 1")
            health['database'] = True
        except Exception:
            health['database'] = False
        
        try:
            # Test Redis connectivity
            self.cache_service.redis_client.ping()
            health['cache'] = True
        except Exception:
            health['cache'] = False
        
        try:
            # Test PostGIS functionality
            from django.contrib.gis.geos import Point
            Point(0, 0).buffer(1)
            health['postgis'] = True
        except Exception:
            health['postgis'] = False
        
        return health

10. Performance Monitoring and Optimization

10.1 Performance Metrics

MapPerformanceMonitor

class MapPerformanceMonitor:
    """Monitor and track map service performance"""
    
    def __init__(self):
        self.metrics = defaultdict(list)
        self.thresholds = {
            'query_time': 500,  # ms
            'total_response_time': 1000,  # ms
            'cache_hit_rate': 0.8,  # 80%
        }
    
    @contextmanager
    def track_performance(self, operation: str, context: Dict = None):
        """Track performance of map operations"""
        start_time = time.time()
        start_memory = psutil.Process().memory_info().rss
        
        try:
            yield
        finally:
            end_time = time.time()
            end_memory = psutil.Process().memory_info().rss
            
            execution_time = (end_time - start_time) * 1000  # Convert to ms
            memory_delta = end_memory - start_memory
            
            self._record_metric(operation, {
                'execution_time_ms': execution_time,
                'memory_delta_bytes': memory_delta,
                'context': context or {}
            })
            
            # Check for performance issues
            self._check_performance_thresholds(operation, execution_time)
    
    def get_performance_report(self, hours: int = 24) -> Dict:
        """Generate performance report"""
        cutoff_time = time.time() - (hours * 3600)
        
        recent_metrics = {
            operation: [m for m in metrics if m['timestamp'] > cutoff_time]
            for operation, metrics in self.metrics.items()
        }
        
        return {
            'summary': self._calculate_summary_stats(recent_metrics),
            'slow_queries': self._identify_slow_queries(recent_metrics),
            'cache_performance': self._analyze_cache_performance(recent_metrics),
            'recommendations': self._generate_recommendations(recent_metrics)
        }

10.2 Query Optimization Monitoring

QueryOptimizationAnalyzer

class QueryOptimizationAnalyzer:
    """Analyze and optimize database queries"""
    
    def analyze_query_performance(self, query_type: str, filters: MapFilters) -> Dict:
        """Analyze performance of specific query patterns"""
        
        with connection.cursor() as cursor:
            # Enable query analysis
            cursor.execute("EXPLAIN (ANALYZE, BUFFERS) " + self._build_query(query_type, filters))
            explain_output = cursor.fetchall()
        
        analysis = self._parse_explain_output(explain_output)
        
        recommendations = []
        if analysis['seq_scans'] > 0:
            recommendations.append("Consider adding indexes for sequential scans")
        
        if analysis['execution_time'] > 200:  # ms
            recommendations.append("Query execution time exceeds threshold")
        
        return {
            'analysis': analysis,
            'recommendations': recommendations,
            'query_plan': explain_output
        }
    
    def suggest_index_optimizations(self) -> List[str]:
        """Suggest database index optimizations"""
        suggestions = []
        
        # Analyze frequently used filter combinations
        common_filters = self._analyze_filter_patterns()
        
        for filter_combo in common_filters:
            if self._would_benefit_from_index(filter_combo):
                suggestions.append(self._generate_index_suggestion(filter_combo))
        
        return suggestions

11. Security Considerations

11.1 Input Validation and Sanitization

MapSecurityValidator

class MapSecurityValidator:
    """Security validation for map service inputs"""
    
    MAX_BOUNDS_SIZE = 1000  # Max km in any direction
    MAX_LOCATIONS_RETURNED = 5000
    
    def validate_bounds(self, bounds: GeoBounds) -> bool:
        """Validate geographic bounds for reasonable size"""
        if not bounds:
            return True
        
        # Check coordinate validity
        if not (-90 <= bounds.south <= bounds.north <= 90):
            raise ValidationError("Invalid latitude bounds")
        
        if not (-180 <= bounds.west <= bounds.east <= 180):
            raise ValidationError("Invalid longitude bounds")
        
        # Check bounds size to prevent abuse
        lat_diff = abs(bounds.north - bounds.south)
        lng_diff = abs(bounds.east - bounds.west)
        
        if lat_diff > 45 or lng_diff > 90:  # Roughly continental scale
            raise ValidationError("Bounds too large")
        
        return True
    
    def validate_filters(self, filters: MapFilters) -> bool:
        """Validate filter inputs"""
        if filters.search_query:
            # Sanitize search query
            if len(filters.search_query) > 200:
                raise ValidationError("Search query too long")
            
            # Check for potential injection patterns
            dangerous_patterns = ['<script', 'javascript:', 'data:', 'vbscript:']
            query_lower = filters.search_query.lower()
            
            if any(pattern in query_lower for pattern in dangerous_patterns):
                raise ValidationError("Invalid search query")
        
        return True
    
    def sanitize_output(self, location: UnifiedLocation) -> UnifiedLocation:
        """Sanitize location data before output"""
        import html
        
        # Escape HTML in text fields
        location.name = html.escape(location.name)
        if location.address:
            location.address = html.escape(location.address)
        
        # Sanitize metadata
        for key, value in location.metadata.items():
            if isinstance(value, str):
                location.metadata[key] = html.escape(value)
        
        return location

11.2 Rate Limiting and Abuse Prevention

MapRateLimiter

class MapRateLimiter:
    """Rate limiting for map API endpoints"""
    
    def __init__(self):
        self.redis_client = redis.Redis()
        self.limits = {
            'requests_per_minute': 60,
            'requests_per_hour': 1000,
            'data_points_per_request': 5000,
        }
    
    def check_rate_limit(self, user_id: str, request_type: str) -> bool:
        """Check if request is within rate limits"""
        current_time = int(time.time())
        minute_key = f"rate_limit:{user_id}:{request_type}:{current_time // 60}"
        hour_key = f"rate_limit:{user_id}:{request_type}:{current_time // 3600}"
        
        # Check minute limit
        minute_count = self.redis_client.incr(minute_key)
        if minute_count == 1:
            self.redis_client.expire(minute_key, 60)
        
        if minute_count > self.limits['requests_per_minute']:
            return False
        
        # Check hour limit  
        hour_count = self.redis_client.incr(hour_key)
        if hour_count == 1:
            self.redis_client.expire(hour_key, 3600)
        
        if hour_count > self.limits['requests_per_hour']:
            return False
        
        return True

12. Testing Strategy

12.1 Unit Tests

MapServiceTests

class UnifiedMapServiceTests(TestCase):
    """Unit tests for map service functionality"""
    
    def setUp(self):
        self.map_service = UnifiedMapService()
        self.sample_bounds = GeoBounds(
            north=41.5,
            south=41.4,
            east=-82.6,
            west=-82.7
        )
    
    def test_get_map_data_with_bounds(self):
        """Test basic map data retrieval with bounds"""
        response = self.map_service.get_map_data(
            bounds=self.sample_bounds,
            filters=MapFilters(location_types={LocationType.PARK})
        )
        
        self.assertIsInstance(response, MapResponse)
        self.assertIsNotNone(response.data)
        self.assertGreaterEqual(len(response.data.locations), 0)
    
    def test_location_adapter_integration(self):
        """Test individual location adapters"""
        adapter = ParkLocationAdapter()
        
        # Create test park with location
        park = Park.objects.create(name="Test Park")
        park_location = ParkLocation.objects.create(
            park=park,
            point=Point(-82.65, 41.45),
            city="Test City",
            state="OH"
        )
        
        unified_location = adapter.to_unified_location(park_location)
        
        self.assertEqual(unified_location.type, LocationType.PARK)
        self.assertEqual(unified_location.name, "Test Park")
        self.assertIsNotNone(unified_location.coordinates)
    
    def test_clustering_service(self):
        """Test location clustering functionality"""
        clustering_service = ClusteringService()
        
        # Create test locations
        locations = [
            UnifiedLocation(
                id=f"park_{i}",
                type=LocationType.PARK,
                name=f"Park {i}",
                coordinates=(41.4 + i*0.01, -82.6 + i*0.01),
                address="Test Address",
                metadata={},
                type_data={}
            )
            for i in range(20)
        ]
        
        unclustered, clusters = clustering_service.cluster_locations(locations, zoom_level=8)
        
        # Should create clusters at zoom level 8
        self.assertGreater(len(clusters), 0)
        self.assertLess(len(unclustered), len(locations))

12.2 Integration Tests

MapAPIIntegrationTests

class MapAPIIntegrationTests(APITestCase):
    """Integration tests for map API endpoints"""
    
    def setUp(self):
        self.create_test_data()
    
    def create_test_data(self):
        """Create test parks, rides, and companies with locations"""
        # Create test park with location
        self.park = Park.objects.create(
            name="Cedar Point",
            status="OPERATING"
        )
        self.park_location = ParkLocation.objects.create(
            park=self.park,
            point=Point(-82.6830, 41.4778),
            city="Sandusky",
            state="OH",
            country="USA"
        )
        
        # Create test ride with location
        self.ride = Ride.objects.create(
            name="Millennium Force",
            park=self.park
        )
        self.ride_location = RideLocation.objects.create(
            ride=self.ride,
            point=Point(-82.6835, 41.4780),
            park_area="Frontier Trail"
        )
    
    def test_map_locations_api(self):
        """Test main map locations API endpoint"""
        url = reverse('map-locations')
        params = {
            'bounds': '41.5,41.4,-82.6,-82.7',
            'types': 'park,ride',
            'zoom': 12
        }
        
        response = self.client.get(url, params)
        
        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
        data = response.json()
        
        self.assertIn('data', data)
        self.assertIn('locations', data['data'])
        self.assertGreater(len(data['data']['locations']), 0)
        
        # Check location structure
        location = data['data']['locations'][0]
        self.assertIn('id', location)
        self.assertIn('type', location)
        self.assertIn('coordinates', location)
        self.assertIn('metadata', location)
    
    def test_map_search_api(self):
        """Test map search functionality"""
        url = reverse('map-search')
        params = {'q': 'Cedar Point'}
        
        response = self.client.get(url, params)
        
        self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 200)
        data = response.json()
        
        self.assertIn('results', data)
        self.assertGreater(len(data['results']), 0)

12.3 Performance Tests

MapPerformanceTests

class MapPerformanceTests(TestCase):
    """Performance tests for map service"""
    
    def setUp(self):
        self.create_large_dataset()
    
    def create_large_dataset(self):
        """Create large test dataset for performance testing"""
        parks = []
        for i in range(1000):
            park = Park(
                name=f"Test Park {i}",
                status="OPERATING"
            )
            parks.append(park)
        
        Park.objects.bulk_create(parks)
        
        # Create corresponding locations
        locations = []
        for park in Park.objects.all():
            location = ParkLocation(
                park=park,
                point=Point(
                    -180 + random.random() * 360,  # Random longitude
                    -90 + random.random() * 180    # Random latitude
                ),
                city=f"City {park.id}",
                state="ST"
            )
            locations.append(location)
        
        ParkLocation.objects.bulk_create(locations)
    
    def test_large_bounds_query_performance(self):
        """Test performance with large geographic bounds"""
        bounds = GeoBounds(north=90, south=-90, east=180, west=-180)
        
        start_time = time.time()
        
        map_service = UnifiedMapService()
        response = map_service.get_map_data(
            bounds=bounds,
            filters=MapFilters(location_types={LocationType.PARK}),
            cluster=True
        )
        
        end_time = time.time()
        execution_time = (end_time - start_time) * 1000  # Convert to ms
        
        self.assertLess(execution_time, 1000)  # Should complete in under 1 second
        self.assertIsNotNone(response.data)
    
    def test_clustering_performance(self):
        """Test clustering performance with many points"""
        locations = []
        for i in range(5000):
            location = UnifiedLocation(
                id=f"test_{i}",
                type=LocationType.PARK,
                name=f"Location {i}",
                coordinates=(random.uniform(-90, 90), random.uniform(-180, 180)),
                address="Test",
                metadata={},
                type_data={}
            )
            locations.append(location)
        
        clustering_service = ClusteringService()
        
        start_time = time.time()
        unclustered, clusters = clustering_service.cluster_locations(locations, zoom_level=6)
        end_time = time.time()
        
        execution_time = (end_time - start_time) * 1000
        
        self.assertLess(execution_time, 500)  # Should cluster in under 500ms
        self.assertGreater(len(clusters), 0)

Conclusion

This unified map service design provides a comprehensive solution for ThrillWiki's mapping needs while maintaining compatibility with the existing hybrid location system. The design prioritizes:

1. Performance: Multi-level caching, spatial indexing, and intelligent clustering
2. Scalability: Handles thousands of locations with sub-second response times
3. Flexibility: Works with both generic and domain-specific location models
4. Maintainability: Clean separation of concerns and extensible architecture
5. User Experience: Smooth map interactions, real-time filtering, and responsive design

The service can efficiently query all location types (parks, rides, companies) while providing a unified interface for frontend consumption. The clustering strategy ensures performance with large datasets, while the caching system provides fast response times for repeated queries.

Key Design Decisions

1. Hybrid Compatibility: Supporting both generic Location and domain-specific models during transition
2. PostGIS Optimization: Leveraging spatial indexing and geographic queries for performance
3. Multi-Level Caching: Redis, database query cache, and computed results cache
4. Smart Clustering: Category-aware clustering with zoom-level optimization
5. Progressive Enhancement: Graceful degradation when components fail
6. Security Focus: Input validation, rate limiting, and output sanitization

Implementation Priority

1. Phase 1: Core UnifiedMapService and LocationAbstractionLayer
2. Phase 2: API endpoints and basic frontend integration
3. Phase 3: Clustering service and performance optimization
4. Phase 4: Advanced features (search integration, caching optimization)
5. Phase 5: Monitoring, security hardening, and comprehensive testing

This design provides a solid foundation for ThrillWiki's map functionality that can grow with the application's needs while maintaining excellent performance and user experience.