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`](master.md) - Central project documentation hub (150 lines)
  - [`systemPatterns.md`](systemPatterns.md) - Architectural patterns documentation (267 lines)
- ✅ **Resolved Documentation Conflicts**:
  - Updated [`activeContext.md`](activeContext.md) - Corrected Designer implementation status
  - Updated [`progress.md`](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