thrillwiki_laravel/memory-bank/activeContext.md

Active Development Context

Current Task

Migrating the design from Django to Laravel implementation

Progress Summary

Completed Tasks

1. Static Assets Migration

   • Created directory structure for images, CSS, and JavaScript
   • Copied images from Django project
   • Migrated JavaScript modules
   • Set up CSS organization

2. Base Layout Implementation

   • Created base layout template (app.blade.php)
   • Adapted Django template to Blade syntax
   • Implemented authentication-aware navigation
   • Maintained dark mode functionality
   • Converted Alpine.js components to Livewire components for better reactivity

3. Asset Build System

   • Configured Vite for Laravel
   • Set up Tailwind CSS with matching configuration
   • Organized JavaScript modules
   • Established build optimization settings

4. Documentation

   • Created DesignSystem.md for component patterns
   • Documented layout implementation
   • Tracked asset organization
   • Maintained migration progress

Current State

• Base layout template is ready
• Core styling system is in place
• Asset pipeline is configured
• Documentation is up to date
• Livewire components implemented for:
  • Theme toggle
  • Mobile menu
  • User menu
  • Auth menu

Next Steps

1. Component Migration

   • Start with high-priority components (forms, modals, cards)
   • Convert Django partials to Blade components
   • Implement Livewire interactive components
   • Test component functionality

2. Interactive Features

   • Set up JavaScript module initialization
   • Test dark mode toggle
   • Implement mobile menu functionality
   • Verify HTMX interactions

3. Style Verification

   • Test responsive design
   • Verify dark mode styles
   • Check component accessibility
   • Validate color contrast

Technical Context

Key Files

• /resources/views/layouts/app.blade.php: Base layout template
• /resources/css/app.css: Main CSS file
• /resources/js/app.js: Main JavaScript entry
• /tailwind.config.js: Tailwind configuration
• /vite.config.js: Build system configuration
• /resources/views/livewire/*.blade.php: Livewire component views
• /app/Livewire/*.php: Livewire component classes

Design System Location

• Base documentation: /memory-bank/design/DesignSystem.md
• Layout documentation: /memory-bank/design/BaseLayout.md
• Migration tracking: /memory-bank/design/DesignMigration.md

Implementation Notes

1. Using Laravel's asset management with Vite
2. Maintaining design parity with Django implementation
3. Following mobile-first responsive design
4. Ensuring dark mode support matches original
5. Using Livewire for interactive components instead of Alpine.js

Pending Decisions

1. Component organization strategy
2. Interactive feature implementation approach
3. Form styling standardization
4. Modal system architecture

Related Resources

• Django project reference: //Users/talor/thrillwiki_django_no_react
• Design system documentation: /memory-bank/design/
• Component templates: /resources/views/components/

Notes for Next Session

1. Begin component migration
2. Test dark mode functionality
3. Verify mobile responsiveness
4. Document component patterns
5. Update progress tracking