thrillwiki_laravel/memory-bank/patterns/ComponentReuseStrategy.md

Component Reuse Strategy

Created: June 13, 2025
Purpose: Document reusable components and optimization patterns for ThrillWiki Laravel project

Core Philosophy

Reuse First, Create Second - Always exhaust existing component options before building new functionality.

Reusable Component Inventory

Navigation Components

• AuthMenuComponent - Authentication menu (reusable pattern)
• UserMenuComponent - User dropdown menu
• MobileMenuComponent - Mobile navigation
• ThemeToggleComponent - Theme switcher

Reuse Potential: Menu components can be extended for different entity types

Search & Discovery

• SearchComponent - HIGH REUSE POTENTIAL
  • Currently configured for parks
  • Can be parameterized for rides, operators, manufacturers
  • Filtering logic is entity-agnostic
• AutocompleteComponent - HIGH REUSE POTENTIAL
  • Already supports multiple types (park, ride)
  • Easy to extend for companies, designers

Photo Management (Universal)

• PhotoUploadComponent - UNIVERSAL REUSE
  • Works with any model using polymorphic relationships
  • Can be extended for different file types
• PhotoGalleryComponent - UNIVERSAL REUSE
  • Generic photo display and management
  • Reusable across all photo-enabled models
• PhotoManagerComponent - HIGH REUSE
  • Photo organization and reordering
  • Works with any photoable model
• FeaturedPhotoSelectorComponent - HIGH REUSE
  • Featured photo selection logic
  • Reusable for any model with featured photos

Form Components

• ParkFormComponent - TEMPLATE FOR REUSE
  • Pattern for entity CRUD forms
  • Location integration example
  • Validation patterns
• ParkAreaFormComponent - HIERARCHICAL PATTERN
  • Parent-child relationship handling
  • Reusable for any hierarchical entities
• RideFormComponent - COMPLEX FORM PATTERN
  • Multi-relationship handling
  • Conditional fields (coaster stats)
  • Template for manufacturer, designer forms

Review System

• RideReviewComponent - ADAPTABLE PATTERN
  • Review submission logic
  • Can be parameterized for different reviewable entities
• RideReviewListComponent - HIGH REUSE
  • Review display and filtering
  • Helpful vote integration
  • Reusable for any reviewed entity
• ReviewModerationComponent - UNIVERSAL ADMIN
  • Generic moderation interface
  • Works with any moderatable content

Statistics Components

• AreaStatisticsComponent - PATTERN FOR REUSE
  • Statistics display with toggle details
  • Template for park, operator statistics

Service Layer Reuse

Universal Services

• GeocodeService - UNIVERSAL
  • Works with any location-enabled model
  • Caching and rate limiting included
• StatisticsCacheService - EXTENSIBLE
  • Caching patterns for any entity statistics
  • Easy to add new entity types
• StatisticsRollupService - EXTENSIBLE
  • Data aggregation patterns
  • Template for new aggregation needs
• IdGenerator - UNIVERSAL
  • Unique ID generation for any model

Model Trait Reuse

Universal Traits

• HasLocation - UNIVERSAL
  • Location functionality for any model
  • Geocoding integration
• HasSlugHistory - UNIVERSAL
  • URL management and slug tracking
  • SEO-friendly URLs for any model
• TrackedModel - UNIVERSAL
  • Audit trail functionality
  • Change tracking for any model
• HasAreaStatistics - PATTERN
  • Statistics calculation template
• HasParkStatistics - PATTERN
  • Aggregation logic template

Reuse Implementation Process

1. Assessment Phase

Before creating any new component:
1. List required functionality
2. Check existing components for similar features
3. Identify which components can be extended
4. Document reuse strategy

2. Extension Strategies

Parameter-Based Extension

• Add optional properties for different contexts
• Use conditional rendering for entity-specific features
• Maintain backward compatibility

Composition Pattern

• Break complex components into smaller, reusable parts
• Create base components for shared functionality
• Use slots and props for customization

Template Method Pattern

• Create abstract base components
• Override specific methods for entity differences
• Maintain consistent interfaces

3. Documentation Requirements

• Document component parameters and options
• Provide usage examples for different contexts
• Update reuse patterns in Memory Bank
• Track successful extension cases

Immediate Reuse Opportunities

For Ride System Implementation

1. Extend SearchComponent for ride filtering
2. Reuse PhotoGalleryComponent for ride photos
3. Adapt RideReviewComponent pattern
4. Extend AutocompleteComponent for ride search

For Company Pages

1. Template from ParkFormComponent for company forms
2. Reuse SearchComponent for company filtering
3. Adapt StatisticsComponent for company stats
4. Reuse PhotoUploadComponent for company logos

For User Profiles

1. Template from ProfileComponent patterns
2. Reuse PhotoUploadComponent for avatars
3. Adapt StatisticsComponent for user stats
4. Reuse SearchComponent for user content

Quality Standards

Backward Compatibility

• Ensure extended components don't break existing usage
• Provide default values for new parameters
• Maintain consistent method signatures

Testing Requirements

• Test component reusability across contexts
• Verify parameter combinations work correctly
• Document edge cases and limitations

Performance Considerations

• Lazy load entity-specific features
• Cache component configurations
• Optimize for multiple usage contexts

Success Metrics

Development Efficiency

• Time saved by reusing vs. creating new components
• Reduction in code duplication
• Faster feature implementation

Code Quality

• Consistency across similar features
• Reduced maintenance burden
• Better test coverage through shared components

Documentation Quality

• Clear reuse patterns documented
• Component capabilities well-defined
• Extension examples provided