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"""
Query Enhancement Module - Improve semantic search with query expansion and synonyms.

This module helps bridge the gap between natural user language and document terminology
by expanding queries with relevant synonyms and domain-specific terms.
"""

import re
from typing import List


class QueryExpander:
    """
    Expands user queries with relevant synonyms and domain-specific terminology
    to improve semantic search results in corporate policy documents.
    """

    def __init__(self):
        """Initialize the query expander with predefined synonym mappings."""
        # Additional HR-specific synonyms
        self.hr_synonyms = {
            # Time off related - enhanced with policy document terms
            "personal time": [
                "PTO",
                "paid time off",
                "time off",
                "vacation",
                "personal days",
                "leave",
                "accrual",
                "days off",
            ],
            "vacation": [
                "PTO",
                "paid time off",
                "time off",
                "personal time",
                "vacation days",
                "holiday",
                "accrual",
            ],
            "sick leave": [
                "sick time",
                "medical leave",
                "illness",
                "health days",
                "PTO",
            ],
            "time off": [
                "PTO",
                "paid time off",
                "vacation",
                "leave",
                "personal time",
                "days off",
                "accrual",
            ],
            "PTO": [
                "paid time off",
                "vacation",
                "personal time",
                "time off",
                "accrual",
                "days off",
            ],
            "leave": [
                "time off",
                "absence",
                "PTO",
                "paid time off",
                "vacation",
                "accrual",
            ],
            "days off": [
                "PTO",
                "paid time off",
                "vacation",
                "time off",
                "personal time",
                "leave",
            ],
            "accrual": [
                "earn",
                "accumulate",
                "build up",
                "PTO",
                "vacation",
                "time off",
            ],
            "earn": ["accrue", "accumulate", "get", "receive", "build up"],
            "annual": ["yearly", "per year", "each year", "annually"],
            "allowance": [
                "allocation",
                "entitlement",
                "amount",
                "accrual",
                "benefit",
                "limit",
            ],
            "allocation": ["allowance", "entitlement", "amount", "limit", "budget"],
            # Benefits related - enhanced with employee terminology
            "benefits": [
                "perks",
                "compensation",
                "package",
                "coverage",
                "health insurance",
                "401k",
                "retirement",
            ],
            "insurance": [
                "coverage",
                "health plan",
                "medical",
                "benefits",
                "healthcare",
                "dental",
                "vision",
            ],
            "retirement": [
                "401k",
                "pension",
                "savings",
                "investment",
                "matching",
                "contribution",
            ],
            "healthcare": [
                "medical",
                "health insurance",
                "coverage",
                "benefits",
                "health plan",
                "dental",
                "vision",
            ],
            "401k": ["retirement", "savings", "matching", "contribution", "pension"],
            "health plan": [
                "healthcare",
                "medical",
                "insurance",
                "coverage",
                "benefits",
            ],
            "dental": ["dental coverage", "dental insurance", "benefits", "healthcare"],
            "vision": ["vision coverage", "eye care", "benefits", "healthcare"],
            "gym": ["fitness", "wellness", "health", "membership", "benefits"],
            "tuition": [
                "education",
                "training",
                "reimbursement",
                "learning",
                "development",
            ],
            # Work arrangements
            "remote work": ["work from home", "telecommuting", "WFH", "telework"],
            "work from home": ["remote work", "telecommuting", "WFH", "telework"],
            "telecommuting": ["remote work", "work from home", "WFH", "telework"],
            "WFH": ["work from home", "remote work", "telecommuting", "telework"],
            "flexible schedule": ["flex time", "flexible hours", "work schedule"],
            # Performance and development
            "performance review": ["evaluation", "appraisal", "assessment", "feedback"],
            "training": ["development", "education", "learning", "courses"],
            "promotion": ["advancement", "career growth", "progression", "raise"],
            # HR processes
            "onboarding": ["orientation", "new hire", "getting started", "setup"],
            "offboarding": ["termination", "leaving", "exit", "departure"],
            "policy": ["procedure", "guidelines", "rules", "standards"],
            # Workplace issues and safety
            "harassment": [
                "discrimination",
                "bullying",
                "hostile",
                "inappropriate behavior",
            ],
            "complaint": ["report", "grievance", "issue", "concern", "problem"],
            "discrimination": ["harassment", "bias", "unfair treatment", "prejudice"],
            "emergency": ["crisis", "urgent", "fire", "evacuation", "safety"],
            "safety": ["security", "hazard", "emergency", "protection", "guidelines"],
            # Expenses and travel
            "expenses": ["reimbursement", "costs", "spending", "business expenses"],
            "reimbursement": ["expenses", "refund", "repayment", "reimbursable"],
            "travel": ["business trip", "trip", "hotel", "flight", "transportation"],
            "meal allowance": ["food", "dining", "per diem", "meal budget"],
            # Technology and security
            "password": ["security", "login", "authentication", "access"],
            "VPN": ["remote access", "network", "connection", "security"],
            "security": ["password", "access", "protection", "privacy", "incident"],
            "device": ["computer", "laptop", "phone", "equipment", "technology"],
            "WiFi": ["network", "internet", "connection", "wireless"],
        }

        # Common question patterns and their expansions
        self.question_patterns = {
            r"how much.*time.*earn|accrue": [
                "PTO accrual",
                "vacation days",
                "time off allocation",
            ],
            r"how many.*days.*get|receive": [
                "PTO accrual",
                "vacation days",
                "annual leave",
            ],
            r"what.*my.*allowance": [
                "PTO accrual",
                "vacation allowance",
                "time off allocation",
            ],
            r"time off.*balance": ["PTO balance", "vacation balance", "accrued time"],
            r"sick.*time": ["sick leave", "medical leave", "PTO for illness"],
        }

    def expand_query(self, query: str) -> str:
        """
        Expand a user query with relevant synonyms and terminology.

        Args:
            query: Original user query

        Returns:
            Expanded query with additional relevant terms
        """
        expanded_terms = set()
        original_words = self._extract_key_terms(query.lower())

        # Add original query
        expanded_terms.add(query)

        # Pattern-based expansion
        for pattern, expansions in self.question_patterns.items():
            if re.search(pattern, query.lower()):
                expanded_terms.update(expansions)

        # Synonym-based expansion
        for word in original_words:
            if word in self.hr_synonyms:
                expanded_terms.update(self.hr_synonyms[word])

        # Multi-word phrase matching
        query_lower = query.lower()
        for phrase, synonyms in self.hr_synonyms.items():
            if phrase in query_lower:
                expanded_terms.update(synonyms)

        # Create expanded query
        if len(expanded_terms) > 1:
            # Join with the original query for semantic search
            expanded_query = f"{query} " + " ".join(expanded_terms - {query})
            return expanded_query[:500]  # Limit length to prevent overly long queries

        return query

    def _extract_key_terms(self, text: str) -> List[str]:
        """Extract key terms from text, removing common stop words."""
        stop_words = {
            "the",
            "a",
            "an",
            "and",
            "or",
            "but",
            "in",
            "on",
            "at",
            "to",
            "for",
            "of",
            "with",
            "by",
            "how",
            "what",
            "when",
            "where",
            "why",
            "is",
            "are",
            "do",
            "does",
            "can",
            "could",
            "should",
            "would",
            "will",
            "i",
            "me",
            "my",
        }

        # Simple word extraction (could be enhanced with NLP libraries)
        words = re.findall(r"\b\w+\b", text.lower())
        return [word for word in words if word not in stop_words and len(word) > 2]

    def get_domain_suggestions(self, query: str) -> List[str]:
        """
        Get domain-specific suggestions for improving the query.

        Args:
            query: User's original query

        Returns:
            List of suggested alternative phrasings
        """
        suggestions = []
        query_lower = query.lower()

        # Specific suggestions based on common user patterns
        if "personal time" in query_lower:
            suggestions.extend(
                [
                    "How much PTO do I accrue each year?",
                    "What is my paid time off allocation?",
                    "How many vacation days do I get annually?",
                ]
            )

        if "time off" in query_lower and "how much" in query_lower:
            suggestions.extend(
                [
                    "What is my PTO accrual rate?",
                    "How many paid time off days do I earn per year?",
                ]
            )

        if "work from home" in query_lower or "remote" in query_lower:
            suggestions.extend(
                [
                    "What is the remote work policy?",
                    "Can I work from home?",
                    "What are the telecommuting guidelines?",
                ]
            )

        return suggestions[:3]  # Limit to top 3 suggestions