feat: implement search functionality with real-time filtering and pagination

memory-bank/features/SearchImplementation.md

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+# Search Implementation
+
+## Overview
+The search functionality has been migrated from Django to Laravel/Livewire while maintaining feature parity and improving the user experience with real-time filtering.
+
+## Key Components
+
+### SearchComponent (app/Livewire/SearchComponent.php)
+- Handles search and filtering logic
+- Uses Livewire's real-time search capabilities
+- Maintains query parameters in URL
+- Implements pagination for results
+
+#### Filter Properties
+- `search`: Text search across name and description
+- `location`: Location-based filtering
+- `minRating` and `maxRating`: Rating range filtering
+- `minRides`: Minimum number of rides filter
+- `minCoasters`: Minimum number of coasters filter
+
+#### Features
+- Real-time filtering with `wire:model.live`
+- URL query string synchronization
+- Eager loading of relationships for performance
+- Responsive pagination
+- Filter state management
+
+### View Implementation (resources/views/livewire/search.blade.php)
+- Responsive layout with filters sidebar
+- Real-time updates without page reload
+- Dark mode support
+- Accessible form controls
+- Mobile-first design
+
+#### UI Components
+1. Filters Sidebar
+   - Search input
+   - Location filter
+   - Rating range inputs
+   - Ride count filters
+   - Clear filters button
+
+2. Results Section
+   - Results count display
+   - Park cards with:
+     * Featured image
+     * Park name and location
+     * Rating badge
+     * Status indicator
+     * Ride/coaster counts
+     * Description preview
+
+## Differences from Django Implementation
+
+### Improvements
+1. Real-time Updates
+   - Replaced HTMX with Livewire's native reactivity
+   - Instant filtering without page reloads
+   - Smoother user experience
+
+2. State Management
+   - URL query parameters for shareable searches
+   - Persistent filter state during navigation
+   - Clear filters functionality
+
+3. Performance
+   - Eager loading of relationships
+   - Efficient query building
+   - Optimized view rendering
+
+### Feature Parity
+- Maintained all Django filtering capabilities
+- Preserved UI/UX patterns
+- Kept identical data presentation
+- Matched search algorithm functionality
+
+## Technical Details
+
+### Query Building
+```php
+protected function getFilteredParks()
+{
+    return Park::query()
+        ->select('parks.*')
+        ->with(['location', 'photos'])
+        ->when($this->search, function (Builder $query) {
+            $query->where(function (Builder $query) {
+                $query->where('name', 'like', "%{$this->search}%")
+                    ->orWhere('description', 'like', "%{$this->search}%");
+            });
+        })
+        // Additional filter conditions...
+        ->paginate(10);
+}
+```
+
+### Filter State Management
+```php
+protected $queryString = [
+    'search' => ['except' => ''],
+    'location' => ['except' => ''],
+    'minRating' => ['except' => ''],
+    'maxRating' => ['except' => ''],
+    'minRides' => ['except' => ''],
+    'minCoasters' => ['except' => '']
+];
+```
+
+## Testing Considerations
+1. Filter Combinations
+   - Test various filter combinations
+   - Verify result accuracy
+   - Check edge cases
+
+2. Performance Testing
+   - Large result sets
+   - Multiple concurrent users
+   - Query optimization
+
+3. UI Testing
+   - Mobile responsiveness
+   - Dark mode functionality
+   - Accessibility compliance
+
+## Future Enhancements
+1. Advanced Filters
+   - Date range filtering
+   - Category filtering
+   - Geographic radius search
+
+2. Performance Optimizations
+   - Result caching
+   - Lazy loading options
+   - Query optimization
+
+3. UI Improvements
+   - Save search preferences
+   - Filter presets
+   - Advanced sorting options