todo.md

Artistic Photo Transform - Project TODO

Core Features

• Database schema for images and transformations
• Photo upload API with file validation (max 16MB, jpg/png/webp)
• Drag-and-drop upload interface
• AI-powered image transformation endpoint (3 variations)
• S3 file storage integration for original and transformed images
• Transformation history database queries
• Custom text prompt support for guided transformations
• Gallery view with original + 3 transformed variations
• Image download functionality
• Loading states with progress indication (5-20 seconds)
• Error handling with retry option
• User authentication and history tracking

UI/Design

• Implement chiaroscuro aesthetic (deep black background, golden light)
• Bold uppercase sans-serif typography with gradient
• Atmospheric elements (light rays, lens flares)
• Responsive layout for desktop and mobile
• Loading skeleton states
• Empty state messaging

Testing & Deployment

• Unit tests for transformation logic
• Integration tests for file upload
• All tests passing (7/7)
• Generate 3 example transformations
• Final checkpoint and deployment

Completed Features

• Backend image transformation service with AI integration
• Database schema with images and transformations tables
• Upload handler with file validation and S3 storage
• Transformation queue for async processing
• Frontend Transform page with drag-and-drop upload
• Status polling for real-time transformation updates
• Gallery display with download functionality
• Comprehensive test suite