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# Ride Search HTMX Improvements
## Implementation Status: ✅ COMPLETED AND VERIFIED
### Current Implementation
#### 1. Smart Search (Implemented)
- Split search terms for flexible matching (e.g. "steel dragon" matches "Steel Dragon 2000")
- Searches across multiple fields:
- Ride name
- Park name
- Description
- Uses Django Q objects for complex queries
- Real-time HTMX-powered updates
#### 2. Search Suggestions (Implemented)
- Real-time suggestions with 200ms delay
- Three types of suggestions:
- Common matching ride names (with count)
- Matching parks (with location)
- Matching categories (with ride count)
- Styled dropdown with icons and hover states
- Keyboard navigation support
#### 3. Quick Filters (Implemented)
- Category filters from CATEGORY_CHOICES
- Operating status filter
- All filters use HTMX for instant updates
- Maintains search context when filtering
- Visual active state on selected filter
#### 4. Active Filter Tags (Implemented)
- Shows currently active filters:
- Search terms
- Selected category
- Operating status
- One-click removal via HTMX
- Updates URL for bookmarking/sharing
#### 5. Visual Feedback (Implemented)
- Loading spinner during HTMX requests
- Clear visual states for filter buttons
- Real-time feedback on search/filter actions
- Dark mode compatible styling
### Technical Details
#### View Implementation
```python
def get_queryset(self):
"""Get filtered rides based on search and filters"""
queryset = Ride.objects.all().select_related(
'park',
'ride_model',
'ride_model__manufacturer'
).prefetch_related('photos')
# Search term handling
search = self.request.GET.get('q', '').strip()
if search:
# Split search terms for more flexible matching
search_terms = search.split()
search_query = Q()
for term in search_terms:
term_query = Q(
name__icontains=term
) | Q(
park__name__icontains=term
) | Q(
description__icontains=term
)
search_query &= term_query
queryset = queryset.filter(search_query)
# Category filter
category = self.request.GET.get('category')
if category and category != 'all':
queryset = queryset.filter(category=category)
# Operating status filter
if self.request.GET.get('operating') == 'true':
queryset = queryset.filter(status='operating')
return queryset
```
#### Template Structure
- `ride_list.html`: Main template with search and filters
- `search_suggestions.html`: Dropdown suggestion UI
- `ride_list_results.html`: Results grid (HTMX target)
#### Key Fixes Applied
1. Template Path Resolution
- CRITICAL FIX: Resolved template inheritance confusion
- Removed duplicate base.html templates
- Moved template to correct location: templates/base/base.html
- All templates now correctly extend "base/base.html"
- Template loading order matches Django's settings
2. URL Resolution
- Replaced all relative "." URLs with explicit URLs using {% url %}
- Example: `hx-get="{% url 'rides:global_ride_list' %}"`
- Prevents conflicts with global search in base template
3. HTMX Configuration
- All HTMX triggers properly configured
- Fixed grid layout persistence:
* Removed duplicate grid classes from parent template
* Grid classes now only in partial template
* Prevents layout breaking during HTMX updates
- Proper event delegation for dynamic content
### Verification Points
1. ✅ Search updates in real-time
2. ✅ Filters work independently and combined
3. ✅ Suggestions appear as you type
4. ✅ Loading states show during requests
5. ✅ Dark mode properly supported
6. ✅ URL state maintained for sharing
7. ✅ No conflicts with global search
8. ✅ All templates resolve correctly
### Future Considerations
1. Consider caching frequent searches
2. Monitor performance with large datasets
3. Add analytics for most used filters
4. Consider adding saved searches feature