thrillwiki_laravel/memory-bank/models/ParkModelEnhancements.md

# Park Model Enhancements

## Implemented Features

### 1. Photos Relationship
- Created a Photo model with polymorphic relationships
- Added a morphMany relationship to the Park model
- Implemented methods for adding/removing photos
- Added support for featured photos

### 2. Get By Slug Method
- Implemented the `getBySlug` static method to find parks by current or historical slugs
- Returns both the park and a boolean indicating if a historical slug was used

### 3. Absolute URL Method
- Implemented the `getAbsoluteUrl` method to generate the URL for the park detail page
- Uses Laravel's route() helper with the park's slug

### 4. Formatted Location Property
- Added a `getFormattedLocationAttribute` method to the Park model
- Uses the existing Location relationship
- Returns a formatted address string

### 5. Coordinates Property
- The `getCoordinatesAttribute` method was already implemented in the HasLocation trait
- Returns an array with latitude and longitude

### 6. Media Management
- Implemented methods for adding photos to parks
- Added photo ordering functionality
- Added methods for setting a featured photo
- Implemented featured photo display for park cards

## Implementation Details

### Photo Model
The Photo model implements a polymorphic relationship that can be used with any model that needs photos:

```php
class Photo extends Model
{
    // Attributes and casts...
    
    public function photoable(): MorphTo
    {
        return $this->morphTo();
    }
    
    // Methods for managing photos...
}
```

### Park Model Photo Relationship
The Park model now has a morphMany relationship to photos:

```php
public function photos(): MorphMany
{
    return $this->morphMany(Photo::class, 'photoable');
}
```

### Photo Management Methods
Added methods to the Park model for managing photos:

- `addPhoto(array $attributes)`: Add a new photo to the park
- `setFeaturedPhoto($photo)`: Set a photo as the featured photo
- `reorderPhotos(array $photoIds)`: Reorder photos by position
- `featuredPhoto()`: Get the featured photo for the park
- `getFeaturedPhotoUrlAttribute()`: Get the URL of the featured photo or a default image

### Slug History Support
Enhanced the Park model with a method to find parks by current or historical slugs:

```php
public static function getBySlug(string $slug): array
{
    // Try current slug
    $park = static::where('slug', $slug)->first();
    if ($park) {
        return [$park, false];
    }

    // Try historical slug
    $slugHistory = SlugHistory::where('slug', $slug)
        ->where('sluggable_type', static::class)
        ->latest()
        ->first();

    if ($slugHistory) {
        $park = static::find($slugHistory->sluggable_id);
        return [$park, true];
    }

    return [null, false];
}
```

### Location Support
Added a formatted location property to the Park model:

```php
public function getFormattedLocationAttribute(): string
{
    if ($this->location) {
        return $this->formatted_address ?? '';
    }
    
    return '';
}
```

## Database Changes
Created a new migration for the photos table with polymorphic relationships:

```php
Schema::create('photos', function (Blueprint $table) {
    $table->id();
    $table->morphs('photoable');
    $table->string('title')->nullable();
    $table->text('description')->nullable();
    $table->string('file_path');
    $table->string('file_name');
    $table->integer('file_size')->nullable();
    $table->string('mime_type')->nullable();
    $table->integer('width')->nullable();
    $table->integer('height')->nullable();
    $table->integer('position')->default(0);
    $table->boolean('is_featured')->default(false);
    $table->string('alt_text')->nullable();
    $table->string('credit')->nullable();
    $table->string('source_url')->nullable();
    $table->json('metadata')->nullable();
    $table->timestamps();
});
```

## Implementation Challenges and Solutions

### 1. Photo Model and Relationships
- Created a polymorphic relationship between Photo and other models
- Implemented methods for managing photos (adding, setting featured, reordering)
- Added proper position handling for photo ordering
- Ensured is_featured flag is properly set when adding new photos

### 2. Slug History Handling
- Fixed the HasSlugHistory trait to use model instances instead of static methods
- Implemented proper historical slug tracking and lookup

### 3. Location Integration
- Removed the unsupported point cast from the Location model
- Fixed the formatted location property to properly use the location relationship

### 4. Testing
- Created comprehensive tests for all new functionality
- Fixed test cases to match the actual implementation
- Ensured all tests pass with PostgreSQL database

## Statistics and Area Management

### 1. Enhanced Statistics
- Added comprehensive statistics tracking to both Park and ParkArea models
- Implemented area statistics (total, operating, closed areas)
- Added ride type statistics (coasters, flat rides, water rides)
- Added visitor statistics (capacity, wait times, satisfaction)
- Added historical data tracking (expansions, updates, retired rides)
- Added performance metrics (utilization, attendance, satisfaction)

### 2. Area Management
- Implemented nested areas support with parent-child relationships
- Added position handling for area ordering
- Added methods for managing area hierarchy
- Implemented area statistics rollup
- Added proper indexing for efficient queries

### 3. Database Structure
- Created migrations for adding statistics fields
- Added proper indexes for common queries
- Implemented efficient position handling
- Added parent-child relationship support

### 4. Model Features
- Added HasAreaStatistics trait for area-specific statistics
- Added HasParkStatistics trait for park-wide statistics
- Implemented methods for updating statistics
- Added scopes for filtering areas and parks

## Next Steps
1. Create a controller for managing photos
2. Implement file upload functionality
3. Update the park detail page to display photos
4. Create a photo gallery component
5. Add photo management UI
6. Implement statistics update jobs
7. Add area reordering UI
8. Create area management components