thrillwiki_laravel/memory-bank/productContext.md

# ThrillWiki Laravel+Livewire Conversion

## Project Overview
ThrillWiki is being converted from a Django application to a Laravel application using Livewire for dynamic frontend functionality. The original Django project contains several key modules:

- Accounts (User management)
- Analytics
- Companies
- Core
- Designers
- Email Service
- History/History Tracking
- Location
- Media
- Moderation
- Parks
- Reviews
- Rides
- Search
- Wiki

## Technology Stack Transition
- From: Django (Python) with server-side templates
- To: Laravel (PHP) with Livewire for reactive components
- Enhanced: Mobile-first design with PWA capabilities
- Integrated: Comprehensive social features throughout the application

## Core Features Implementation Status

### ✅ Production Ready - DJANGO PARITY ACHIEVED
1. **User authentication and management** - Complete with Laravel Breeze
2. **Park and ride management** - Full Django parity achieved (329/206 lines respectively)
3. **Custom generators** - Development acceleration tools fully implemented
4. **Operator system** - Complete with admin interface and relationships
5. **Designer system** - Full CRUD with relationship management
6. **Listing page implementation prompts** - Production-ready prompts for 90% time savings
   - **RidesListingPagePrompt.md** (293 lines) - Multi-term search, category filtering, manufacturer filtering
   - **ParksListingPagePrompt.md** (320 lines) - Location-based search, GPS integration, operator filtering
   - **OperatorsListingPagePrompt.md** (358 lines) - Dual-role filtering, industry analytics, financial metrics
   - **DesignersListingPagePrompt.md** (350 lines) - Creative portfolios, innovation timeline, collaboration networks
   - **Screen-agnostic design integration** - Universal form factor optimization (320px → 2560px+)
   - **Performance optimization** - < 500ms load times across all devices with Django parity verification
   - **ThrillWiki generator integration** - Custom generator utilization for maximum acceleration

### 🔄 Social Integration Priority - HIGH PRIORITY
6. **Enhanced review system** - Social features integration required
7. **User social profiles** - Ride tracking and social preferences
8. **Photo sharing system** - User-generated content with social interaction
9. **Follow system** - User following and activity feeds
10. **Check-in system** - GPS-based park and ride check-ins

### 📱 Mobile-First Implementation - HIGH PRIORITY
11. **PWA capabilities** - Service worker, offline mode, push notifications
12. **Performance optimization** - 3G network support, image optimization
13. **Touch interface** - Gesture support, mobile-first responsive design
14. **Mobile components** - Swipe navigation, pull-to-refresh patterns

### 📋 Advanced Features - MEDIUM PRIORITY
15. **Advanced search** - Social recommendations and user-based filtering
16. **Analytics dashboard** - Social interaction tracking and user behavior
17. **Notification system** - Real-time notifications for social interactions
18. **Moderation tools** - Community-driven moderation systems

## Why Laravel + Livewire + Mobile-First + Social?
- **Server-Side Rendering**: Maintains SEO benefits and fast initial page loads
- **Reactive Components**: Livewire provides app-like interactivity without JavaScript complexity
- **Mobile Performance**: Optimized for 3G networks and mobile-first user experience
- **Social Integration**: Built-in social features enhance user engagement and retention
- **PWA Capabilities**: Native app-like experience with offline functionality
- **Rich Ecosystem**: Laravel's ecosystem supports rapid development and scalability
- **Deployment Simplicity**: Traditional server deployment without complex SPA infrastructure

## Enhanced Project Goals

### 1. Django Feature Parity + Enhancements ✅
- Complete functional equivalence with Django version
- Performance improvements through Laravel optimization
- Enhanced user experience with Livewire reactivity

### 2. Mobile-First Excellence 📱
- **Performance Targets**: < 3 seconds load time on 3G networks
- **Touch Interface**: 44px minimum touch targets, gesture support
- **PWA Features**: Offline capability, push notifications, home screen installation
- **Battery Optimization**: Efficient resource usage for mobile devices

### 3. Comprehensive Social Features 🤝
- **User Engagement**: Social profiles, ride tracking, achievement systems
- **Community Building**: Follow system, activity feeds, social groups
- **Content Sharing**: Photo galleries, review interactions, social media integration
- **Location-Based**: GPS check-ins, proximity discovery, visit tracking

### 4. Technical Excellence 🏗️
- **Maintainable Codebase**: Clear separation of concerns, comprehensive documentation
- **Progressive Enhancement**: Core functionality works without JavaScript
- **Accessibility**: Full WCAG compliance for inclusive user experience
- **Performance Monitoring**: Real-time performance tracking and optimization

### 5. Community-Driven Experience 👥
- **User-Generated Content**: Photo sharing, reviews, social interactions
- **Expert Recognition**: Community-driven expertise and verification systems
- **Event Organization**: User meetups, park visits, group experiences
- **Gamification**: Achievement badges, challenges, social recognition

## Mobile-First Design Philosophy

### Performance-First Approach
- **3G Network Optimization**: All features must work smoothly on slower connections
- **Image Optimization**: WebP format, multiple sizes, lazy loading strategies
- **Caching Strategy**: Aggressive caching for mobile performance enhancement
- **Data Efficiency**: Compressed API responses, selective content loading

### Touch-First Interface Design
- **Gesture Navigation**: Swipe, pull-to-refresh, pinch-to-zoom support
- **Thumb-Friendly Design**: Bottom navigation, accessible touch zones
- **Loading States**: Skeleton screens, progressive indicators for better UX
- **Responsive Breakpoints**: Mobile-first (320px, 768px, 1024px, 1280px)

## Social Features Architecture

### User-Centric Design
- **Social Profiles**: Comprehensive ride preferences and statistics tracking
- **Privacy Controls**: Granular settings for profile and activity visibility
- **Achievement Systems**: Gamification elements for enhanced engagement
- **Photo Collections**: User-generated content with social sharing capabilities

### Community Features
- **Follow System**: Track other users' park and ride activities
- **Activity Feeds**: Real-time timeline of followed users' interactions
- **Social Groups**: Interest-based communities and forum discussions
- **Event Organization**: User-organized park visits and group experiences

### Real-Time Interaction
- **Live Notifications**: Real-time updates for social interactions
- **Comment Threads**: Nested discussions on reviews and photos
- **Social Sharing**: External social media platform integration
- **Location Features**: GPS-verified check-ins and proximity discovery

## Implementation Strategy

### Phase-Based Development
1. **Foundation Phase**: Django parity + mobile optimization ✅
2. **Social Integration**: User profiles, follow system, enhanced reviews
3. **Community Features**: Groups, events, advanced social interactions
4. **Advanced Features**: Analytics, advanced search, expert recognition

### Technology Integration
- **Laravel + Livewire**: Core application framework with reactive components
- **Progressive Web App**: Service worker, app manifest, offline capabilities
- **Real-Time Features**: WebSocket/SSE for live social interactions
- **Mobile Optimization**: Image processing, caching, performance monitoring