todo.md

# Artistic Photo Transform - Project TODO

## Core Features

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

## UI/Design

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

## Testing & Deployment

- [x] Unit tests for transformation logic
- [x] Integration tests for file upload
- [x] 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