thrillwiki_laravel/memory-bank/features/LocationSystem.md

# Location System

## Overview
The Location System provides comprehensive location management for parks, areas, and other entities through polymorphic relationships. It includes geocoding, map integration, and location-based search capabilities.

## Components

### 1. Database Structure

#### Locations Table
```sql
CREATE TABLE locations (
    id bigint PRIMARY KEY,
    locatable_type varchar(255),
    locatable_id bigint,
    address varchar(255) NULL,
    city varchar(255),
    state varchar(255) NULL,
    country varchar(255),
    postal_code varchar(255) NULL,
    latitude decimal(10,8),
    longitude decimal(11,8),
    elevation decimal(8,2) NULL,
    timezone varchar(255) NULL,
    metadata json NULL,
    is_approximate boolean DEFAULT false,
    source varchar(255) NULL,
    geocoding_data json NULL,
    geocoded_at timestamp NULL,
    created_at timestamp,
    updated_at timestamp,
    
    INDEX idx_coordinates (latitude, longitude),
    INDEX idx_location (country, state, city),
    INDEX idx_postal (postal_code)
);
```

### 2. Models

#### Location Model
- Polymorphic relationships
- Geocoding integration
- Coordinate handling
- Distance calculations

#### HasLocation Trait
- Location relationship
- Coordinate accessors
- Distance methods
- Map integration

### 3. Services

#### GeocodeService
- Address lookup
- Coordinate validation
- Batch processing
- Cache management

#### LocationSearchService
- Distance-based search
- Boundary queries
- Clustering support
- Performance optimization

### 4. Components

#### LocationSelector
- Map integration
- Address search
- Coordinate picker
- Validation feedback

#### LocationDisplay
- Map rendering
- Marker clustering
- Info windows
- Interactive controls

## Implementation Details

### 1. Model Structure
```php
class Location extends Model
{
    protected $fillable = [
        'address',
        'city',
        'state',
        'country',
        'postal_code',
        'latitude',
        'longitude',
        'elevation',
        'timezone',
        'metadata',
        'is_approximate',
        'source',
        'geocoding_data',
        'geocoded_at',
    ];

    protected $casts = [
        'latitude' => 'decimal:8',
        'longitude' => 'decimal:8',
        'elevation' => 'decimal:2',
        'metadata' => 'array',
        'geocoding_data' => 'array',
        'geocoded_at' => 'datetime',
        'is_approximate' => 'boolean',
    ];
}
```

### 2. Trait Implementation
```php
trait HasLocation
{
    public function location()
    {
        return $this->morphOne(Location::class, 'locatable');
    }

    public function getCoordinatesAttribute()
    {
        return [
            'lat' => $this->location?->latitude,
            'lng' => $this->location?->longitude,
        ];
    }
}
```

## Integration Points

### 1. Parks System
- Location assignment
- Map display
- Area boundaries
- Distance calculations

### 2. Search System
- Location-based filtering
- Distance sorting
- Boundary queries
- Clustering support

### 3. API Integration
- Geocoding services
- Map providers
- Data validation
- Error handling

## Performance Considerations

### 1. Database Design
- Efficient indexes
- Coordinate precision
- Query optimization
- Cache strategy

### 2. Geocoding
- Request limiting
- Cache management
- Batch processing
- Error handling

### 3. Map Integration
- Lazy loading
- Marker clustering
- Viewport management
- Memory optimization

## Future Enhancements

1. [ ] Add route planning
2. [ ] Implement geofencing
3. [ ] Add location sharing
4. [ ] Create heatmaps
5. [ ] Add offline support
6. [ ] Implement navigation
7. [ ] Add location history
8. [ ] Create location alerts

## Security Considerations

### 1. Data Protection
- Coordinate validation
- Input sanitization
- Access control
- Audit logging

### 2. API Security
- Rate limiting
- Token management
- Error handling
- Request validation

## Testing Strategy

### 1. Unit Tests
- [ ] Coordinate validation
- [ ] Distance calculations
- [ ] Geocoding integration
- [ ] Model relationships

### 2. Integration Tests
- [ ] Map integration
- [ ] Search functionality
- [ ] API communication
- [ ] Cache management

### 3. Performance Tests
- [ ] Large datasets
- [ ] Clustering efficiency
- [ ] Query optimization
- [ ] Memory usage

## Monitoring

### 1. Performance Metrics
- [ ] Query timing
- [ ] API response times
- [ ] Cache hit rates
- [ ] Memory usage

### 2. Error Tracking
- [ ] Geocoding failures
- [ ] API errors
- [ ] Invalid coordinates
- [ ] Cache misses

### 3. Usage Analytics
- [ ] Search patterns
- [ ] Popular locations
- [ ] API usage
- [ ] User interactions