thrillwiki_laravel/memory-bank/decisionLog.md

Decision Log

June 13, 2025 - Entity Terminology Change: Company → Operator

Context: User requested that the "Company" entity be changed to "Operator" throughout the ThrillWiki project documentation and permanent rules.

Decision: Updated all permanent documentation to use "Operator" instead of "Company" as the entity name for theme park operating companies and ride manufacturers.

Rationale: This change aligns with user preferences and may better reflect the business domain terminology for theme park operations.

Implementation:

• ✅ Updated .clinerules - Changed all references from Company to Operator
• ✅ Updated memory-bank/coreRules.md - Updated trait integration and relationship documentation
• ✅ Updated memory-bank/activeContext.md - Changed Phase 1 implementation plan
• ✅ Updated master.md - Updated generator documentation and relationship examples

Files Modified:

1. .clinerules - Generator features section
2. memory-bank/coreRules.md - Smart trait integration and relationship management sections
3. memory-bank/activeContext.md - Phase 1 implementation plan
4. master.md - Generator features documentation

Impact: All future Roo instances will now understand that the entity should be called "Operator" rather than "Company". This affects:

• Generator trait assignments (HasLocation, HasSlugHistory now apply to Operator models)
• Relationship definitions (Operator: parks, manufactured_rides, designed_rides)
• Implementation planning (Phase 1 now focuses on Operator Management System)

Next Steps: When implementing the actual entity, use "Operator" as the model name and adjust all generator commands accordingly:

• php artisan make:thrillwiki-model Operator --migration --factory --with-relationships --cached --api-resource --with-tests
• php artisan make:thrillwiki-crud Operator --api --with-tests

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June 13, 2025 - Memory Bank Integrity Resolution

Context: Critical Memory Bank integrity issues were discovered during session initialization, including missing core files and documentation conflicts that violated .clinerules requirements.

Decision: Immediate resolution of all Memory Bank integrity issues to ensure proper documentation compliance and accurate project status tracking.

Rationale: Memory Bank is the only persistent knowledge source for Roo across sessions. Any integrity issues compromise the entire project's continuity and violate core architectural principles.

Implementation:

• ✅ Created Missing Core Files:
  • master.md - Central project documentation hub (150 lines)
  • systemPatterns.md - Architectural patterns documentation (267 lines)
• ✅ Resolved Documentation Conflicts:
  • Updated activeContext.md - Corrected Designer implementation status
  • Updated progress.md - Added Memory Bank resolution entry and fixed terminology
• ✅ Verified Implementation Status:
  • Designer System: ✅ CONFIRMED COMPLETE with comprehensive file verification
  • Implementation Files: Model, Filament Resource, Policy, Permissions, Livewire Integration
• ✅ Terminology Consistency: Updated all "Companies" references to "Operator" terminology
• ✅ Cross-Reference Validation: Ensured all Memory Bank files reference existing files correctly

Impact: Memory Bank now fully complies with .clinerules requirements and provides accurate project status. All core files exist and cross-reference correctly, enabling reliable session continuity.

Next Steps: Memory Bank is now structurally sound and ready for continued development work, with Phase 3 (Ride Tracking System) as the next implementation priority.

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June 18, 2025 - Three-Entity Architecture Confirmation

Context: Critical entity terminology conflict identified between .clinerules (mandating single "Operator" entity) and implemented architecture (three separate entities: Operator, Manufacturer, Designer). User confirmation received to implement three distinct entities rather than consolidating into single Operator entity.

Decision: Confirmed implementation of three separate entities with distinct business responsibilities:

• Operator: Theme park operating companies (Disney, Six Flags) - handles park ownership/operation
• Manufacturer: Ride building companies (Intamin, B&M) - handles ride manufacturing
• Designer: Individual ride designers (Werner Stengel) - handles ride design

Rationale: This approach provides:

• Clear Business Logic Separation: Distinct entities match real-world business roles
• Django Parity Compliance: Aligns with original Django implementation architecture
• Scalability: Allows independent evolution of each entity type
• Data Integrity: Proper relationships prevent confusion between park operators and ride manufacturers

Implementation:

• ✅ Manufacturer Entity: Already fully implemented with comprehensive documentation
• ✅ Operator Entity: Existing implementation verified and scope clarified
• ✅ Designer Entity: Existing implementation verified and documented
• 🔄 Documentation Updates: Update .clinerules and Memory Bank files to reflect three-entity architecture

Files to Update:

1. .clinerules - Update terminology section to allow three entities
2. memory-bank/master.md - Update entity relationships diagram
3. memory-bank/systemPatterns.md - Update relationship patterns
4. memory-bank/activeContext.md - Update current status

Impact: Resolves critical architectural confusion, establishes clear entity boundaries, and ensures proper Django parity compliance. Future development will follow three-entity model with proper relationship management.

Next Steps: Update all documentation files to reflect confirmed three-entity architecture and remove single-entity restrictions from .clinerules.

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Added: June 13, 2025, 5:14 PM Status: ✅ Complete - All permanent documentation updated