thrillwiki_laravel/memory-bank/components/SearchComponents.md

Search Components Documentation

AutocompleteComponent

Features

• Real-time suggestions with 300ms debounce
• Keyboard navigation (up/down/enter)
• Dark mode compatibility
• Mobile-responsive design
• Accessibility support (ARIA labels, roles)

Keyboard Shortcuts

• ↑ - Navigate to previous suggestion
• ↓ - Navigate to next suggestion
• Enter - Select current suggestion
• Esc - Clear and close suggestions

Usage Example

<livewire:autocomplete-component
    :endpoint="route('api.search.suggestions')"
    :placeholder="'Search for rides, parks...'"
/>

Integration with SearchComponent

The AutocompleteComponent works seamlessly with SearchComponent through:

1. Event communication for selected suggestions
2. Shared state management
3. Coordinated filter updates

SearchComponent

Features

• Real-time filtering
• Multiple filter combinations
• State persistence
• Dark mode support
• Mobile-responsive layout

Filter Combinations

Valid filter combinations include:

• Type (park, ride, area)
• Location (country, region)
• Status (open, closed, planned)
• Category (specific to type)

Mobile Responsiveness

• Collapsible filter panel
• Touch-friendly inputs
• Responsive grid layout
• Optimized for various screen sizes

Dark Mode Implementation

• Consistent with system theme
• Maintains contrast ratios
• Preserves readability
• Smooth transitions

Performance Considerations

• 300ms debounce on search input
• Optimized query execution
• Minimal re-renders
• Efficient state updates

Accessibility Features

ARIA Attributes

• aria-expanded: Indicates suggestion panel state
• aria-activedescendant: Identifies active suggestion
• aria-controls: Links input to suggestions
• role="combobox": Identifies autocomplete input
• role="listbox": Identifies suggestions list

Keyboard Support

• Full keyboard navigation
• Focus management
• Skip links
• Clear focus indicators

Screen Reader Support

• Meaningful labels
• Status announcements
• Clear instructions
• Error notifications

API Integration

Endpoints

1. /api/search/suggestions

   • Returns autocomplete suggestions
   • Parameters: query, type, limit
   • Response: JSON array of matches

2. /api/search

   • Performs full search
   • Parameters: query, filters, page
   • Response: Paginated results

Response Format

{
    "data": [...],
    "meta": {
        "total": 100,
        "per_page": 15,
        "current_page": 1
    }
}

Testing Guidelines

Filter Testing

1. Test all possible filter combinations
2. Verify filter state persistence
3. Check filter reset functionality
4. Validate filter validation rules

Keyboard Navigation Testing

1. Test arrow key navigation
2. Verify enter key selection
3. Check escape key behavior
4. Validate focus management

Mobile Testing

1. Test on various screen sizes
2. Verify touch interactions
3. Check responsive layouts
4. Validate filter panel behavior

Dark Mode Testing

1. Test theme switching
2. Verify color contrast
3. Check transition effects
4. Validate component states