# 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