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

5. Parks List Component

   • Implemented ParkListComponent matching Django design
   • Added grid/list view toggle functionality
   • Implemented filtering and sorting controls
   • Created responsive card layout for parks
   • Added location display to park cards
   • Ensured visual parity with Django implementation

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
  • Park list with filtering and view modes

Next Steps

1. ✅ Park Model Enhancements

   • ✅ Implemented Photo model and relationship
   • ✅ Added getBySlug method for historical slug support
   • ✅ Created getAbsoluteUrl method
   • ✅ Added formatted location and coordinates properties
   • ✅ Implemented media management capabilities
   • ✅ See memory-bank/models/ParkModelEnhancements.md for documentation

2. ✅ Photo Management UI

   • ✅ Created PhotoController with CRUD operations
   • ✅ Implemented file upload handling with validation
   • ✅ Added thumbnail generation using Intervention Image
   • ✅ Created Livewire components for photo management:
     • ✅ PhotoUploadComponent
     • ✅ PhotoGalleryComponent
     • ✅ PhotoManagerComponent
     • ✅ FeaturedPhotoSelectorComponent
   • ✅ Updated park detail page to display photos
   • ✅ Added API endpoints for photo management
   • ✅ See memory-bank/features/PhotoManagement.md for implementation details

3. Rides Management Implementation

   • ✅ Create database migrations:
     • ✅ rides table with history tracking (2024_02_25_194600_create_rides_table.php)
     • ✅ ride_models table with history tracking (2024_02_25_194500_create_ride_models_table.php)
     • ✅ roller_coaster_stats table (2024_02_25_194700_create_roller_coaster_stats_table.php)
     • ✅ See memory-bank/models/RidesSchema.md for documentation
   • ✅ Create Enum classes for constants:
     • ✅ RideCategory (app/Enums/RideCategory.php)
     • ✅ RideStatus (app/Enums/RideStatus.php)
     • ✅ TrackMaterial (app/Enums/TrackMaterial.php)
     • ✅ RollerCoasterType (app/Enums/RollerCoasterType.php)
     • ✅ LaunchType (app/Enums/LaunchType.php)
     • ✅ See memory-bank/models/RideEnums.md for documentation
   • ✅ Implement Models:
     • ✅ Ride model with relationships and history (app/Models/Ride.php)
     • ✅ RideModel with manufacturer relation (app/Models/RideModel.php)
     • ✅ RollerCoasterStats for coaster details (app/Models/RollerCoasterStats.php)
     • ✅ Designer model for relationships (app/Models/Designer.php)
     • ✅ See memory-bank/models/RideModels.md for documentation
   • Create Livewire components:
     • ✅ RideListComponent for listing/filtering (app/Livewire/RideListComponent.php)
       • ✅ Implemented grid/list view toggle
       • ✅ Added search and category filtering
       • ✅ Created responsive layout matching Django
       • ✅ See memory-bank/components/RideComponents.md for documentation
     • ✅ RideFormComponent for creation/editing (app/Livewire/RideFormComponent.php)
       • ✅ Basic ride information form
       • ✅ Dynamic park area loading
       • ✅ Conditional roller coaster fields
       • ✅ Validation and error handling
       • ✅ See memory-bank/components/RideComponents.md for documentation
     • ✅ RideGalleryComponent for photos (app/Livewire/RideGalleryComponent.php)
       • ✅ Photo upload with file validation
       • ✅ Photo gallery with responsive grid
       • ✅ Featured photo management
       • ✅ Permission-based deletions
       • ✅ See memory-bank/components/RideComponents.md for documentation
   • Implement views and templates:
     • ✅ Ride list page (resources/views/livewire/ride-list.blade.php)
     • ✅ Ride create/edit form (resources/views/livewire/ride-form.blade.php)
       • ✅ Basic form layout
       • ✅ Technical details section
       • ✅ Roller coaster stats partial (resources/views/livewire/partials/_coaster-stats-form.blade.php)
     • ✅ Ride detail page (resources/views/livewire/ride-detail.blade.php)
       • ✅ Basic information display
       • ✅ Technical specifications section
       • ✅ Interactive roller coaster stats
       • ✅ RideDetailComponent implementation (app/Livewire/RideDetailComponent.php)
       • ✅ See memory-bank/components/RideComponents.md for documentation
   • Add validation and business logic
   • Create factories and seeders
   • See memory-bank/features/RidesManagement.md for details

4. Component Migration

   • Continue with remaining components (forms, modals, cards)
   • Convert Django partials to Blade components
   • Implement Livewire interactive components
   • Test component functionality

5. Interactive Features

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

6. 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