Frontend Development TODO List - Plings Platform

Last Updated: 2025-06-18
Status: Phase 1 in progress, Backend API Complete

Current Status Assessment

We have successfully transformed the marketing-style landing page into a minimalistic search interface. The current implementation includes a Google-style search homepage with SearchBar and SearchResults components, plus an About page containing the original marketing content.

🎉 MAJOR BACKEND MILESTONE: The backend now provides a comprehensive GraphQL API with:

  • ✅ Complete Status Management System - 17 status definitions with validation API
  • ✅ Comprehensive Image Management - Upload, delete, and atomic update operations
  • ✅ Dual Database Consistency - Neo4j and Supabase synchronization
  • ✅ Full Authentication & Authorization - Ownership validation and RLS policies
  • ✅ Production-Ready Error Handling - Graceful degradation and rollback support

Phase 1: Core Foundation & Search Interface 🎯 PRIORITY

1.1 Homepage Transformation

  • COMPLETED: Transform Index.tsx from marketing site to minimalistic search interface
  • COMPLETED: Create About page (/about) to house marketing content (Hero, Features, HowItWorks, UseCases)
  • COMPLETED: Design minimalistic search-first homepage with:
    • Central search bar (prominent, Google-style)
    • Simple tagline: “Search the world of physical objects”
    • Clean, minimal design with Plings branding
    • Conditional UI: Show “my objects” options only when logged in

1.2 Search Functionality Core

  • COMPLETED: Create SearchBar component with typeahead/autocomplete functionality
  • COMPLETED: Create SearchResults component with grid layout
  • TODO: Add filter options (public objects, my objects, object classes)
  • TODO: Add search categories (objects, classes, collections)
  • TODO: Implement result type indicators (public/private/class)
  • TODO: Add pagination to SearchResults
  • READY: Implement GraphQL search queries integration (Backend API ready!)

1.3 Navigation Updates

  • COMPLETED: Update Navigation component to be minimal on homepage
  • COMPLETED: Add “Learn more about Plings” link to /about page
  • COMPLETED: Ensure responsive design for mobile-first approach

Phase 2: Object Management & Spatial Features 🚀 BACKEND READY

2.1 Object Dashboard

  • READY: Create /dashboard route for authenticated users (Backend API ready!)
  • READY: Implement ObjectGrid.tsx component for object listing (myObjects query ready!)
  • READY: Add object CRUD operations (Full GraphQL API available!)
  • READY: Implement real-time updates via GraphQL subscriptions (Backend subscriptions ready!)

2.2 Status Management System ✅ BACKEND COMPLETE

  • READY: Implement StatusSelector component (17 status definitions available via API)
  • READY: Add real-time status validation (validateStatusCombination query ready!)
  • READY: Create status category filtering UI (statusesByCategory query ready!)
  • READY: Implement updateObjectStatuses mutation integration (Backend complete!)
  • READY: Add status conflict prevention UI (conflictsWith rules available!)

2.3 Image Management System ✅ BACKEND COMPLETE

  • READY: Implement image upload component (uploadObjectImages mutation ready!)
  • READY: Create image gallery with delete functionality (deleteObjectImages mutation ready!)
  • READY: Add drag-and-drop image upload interface (Supabase Storage integration complete!)
  • READY: Implement main image selection UI (mainImageUrl field available!)
  • READY: Add atomic image update operations (updateObjectImages mutation ready!)

2.4 Spatial Visualization (2D Neo4j Bloom Style)

  • TODO: Research and integrate Konva.js or similar 2D canvas library
  • TODO: Create SpatialDashboard.tsx component
  • TODO: Implement drag-and-drop object relationships
  • TODO: Add zoom, pan, and navigation controls
  • TODO: Create node/edge visualization for object relationships
  • TODO: Add real-time collaboration features

2.5 Object Detail Views

  • READY: Create /object/:id route and component (object(id) query ready!)
  • READY: Implement tabbed interface (Overview, Relationships, History, etc.)
  • READY: Add image gallery functionality (imageUrls field available!)
  • READY: Implement edit modes with proper permissions (Ownership validation ready!)

Phase 3: Admin Console Implementation 🔐 NEW

3.1 Super-Admin Console (/super/*)

  • TODO: Create SuperHome.tsx component with KPI dashboard
    • Total users, organisations, object count metrics
    • Storage usage and active WebSocket clients
  • TODO: Implement OrgTable.tsx and OrgDetailDrawer.tsx
    • List orgs, filter by status, create/suspend/delete
    • Plan tier management and quota controls
  • TODO: Create UserTable.tsx and ImpersonateModal.tsx
    • Global user management, lock/unlock accounts
    • Reset MFA, elevate to super-admin functionality
  • TODO: Build ClassReviewQueue.tsx for public class approvals
  • TODO: Implement PredicateManager.tsx for functional relations
  • TODO: Create BillingDashboard.tsx for usage metrics and invoicing
  • TODO: Build AnchorKeyManager.tsx for identifier management
  • TODO: Implement OpsTools.tsx for system operations

3.2 Org-Level Admin Console (/admin/*)

  • TODO: Create OrgSettings.tsx component
  • TODO: Implement UserTable.tsx for org user management
  • TODO: Build role and group management interfaces
  • TODO: Add billing view for org admins

3.3 Class Management Console (/admin/classes)

  • TODO: Create ClassExplorer.tsx with tree navigation
    • Lazy-loaded SUBCLASS_OF hierarchy
    • Search/filter functionality
    • Breadcrumbs and depth indicators
  • TODO: Implement ClassEditor.tsx with wizard interface
    • Stepper: Basics → Components → Relations → Review
    • Auto-validation for unique names and cyclical prevention
  • TODO: Build Bloom-style RelationManager.tsx
    • Drag-to-connect interaction for compatibility edges
    • Bulk select and predicate dropdown
    • Reusable for spatial and functional navigators

3.4 Audit Log System (/admin/audit, /super/logs)

  • TODO: Create AuditLogTable.tsx component
    • Filterable audit feed with pagination
    • CSV export functionality
  • TODO: Implement DiffViewer.tsx for before/after states
  • TODO: Add search and filtering capabilities
  • TODO: Implement proper RLS policy integration

3.5 Permission & Access Control UI

  • TODO: Create ACL management interfaces
  • TODO: Implement permission group assignment tools
  • TODO: Build container-level access control editors
  • TODO: Add permission debugging tools for admins

Phase 4: Advanced Features

4.1 QR/NFC Scanning

  • TODO: Create /scan route with camera integration
  • TODO: Implement QrScanner.tsx component
  • TODO: Add identifier resolution workflow
  • TODO: Handle unknown object flows

4.2 Collection Management

  • TODO: Create collection CRUD interfaces
  • TODO: Implement bulk operations on collections
  • TODO: Add collection visualization in spatial view

4.3 Mobile Optimization

  • COMPLETED: Ensure all components are mobile-first
  • TODO: Optimize touch interactions for spatial dashboard
  • TODO: Implement progressive web app features

Phase 5: Future Enhancements

5.1 Advanced Search & Filters

  • TODO: Vector similarity search integration
  • TODO: Advanced filter combinations
  • TODO: Saved searches functionality
  • TODO: Search analytics

5.2 Performance & Scalability

  • TODO: Implement virtual scrolling for large object lists
  • TODO: Add infinite scroll pagination
  • TODO: Optimize spatial dashboard for thousands of objects
  • TODO: Add offline capability with service workers

✅ Backend Implementation Status (COMPLETE)

Status Management System

  • COMPLETED: 17 comprehensive status definitions with metadata
  • COMPLETED: Status validation API with conflict detection
  • COMPLETED: Category-based status organization
  • COMPLETED: updateObjectStatuses mutation with dual database updates
  • COMPLETED: Business rule enforcement (terminal statuses, active conflicts)

Image Management System

  • COMPLETED: uploadObjectImages mutation with Supabase Storage integration
  • COMPLETED: deleteObjectImages mutation with URL parsing and cleanup
  • COMPLETED: updateObjectImages mutation for atomic add/delete operations
  • COMPLETED: Main image management with auto-selection logic
  • COMPLETED: Database consistency between object_instances and object_images tables
  • COMPLETED: File validation, unique naming, and error handling

Core Infrastructure

  • COMPLETED: Dual database synchronization (Neo4j + Supabase)
  • COMPLETED: Ownership validation and authentication
  • COMPLETED: RLS policy integration
  • COMPLETED: Comprehensive error handling with graceful degradation
  • COMPLETED: GraphQL schema with proper parameter naming conventions

Technical Architecture Notes

GraphQL Integration Strategy ✅ READY

  • Frontend will connect to external GraphQL backend ✅ API COMPLETE
  • Use Apollo Client or similar for state management
  • Implement optimistic updates for better UX
  • Real-time subscriptions for live collaboration ✅ BACKEND READY

Component Architecture

src/
├── components/
│   ├── search/
│   │   ├── SearchBar.tsx ✅ COMPLETED
│   │   ├── SearchResults.tsx ✅ COMPLETED
│   │   └── SearchFilters.tsx ❌ TODO
│   ├── status/
│   │   ├── StatusSelector.tsx 🚀 READY (Backend API complete!)
│   │   ├── StatusBadge.tsx 🚀 READY (Status definitions available!)
│   │   └── StatusValidator.tsx 🚀 READY (Validation API ready!)
│   ├── images/
│   │   ├── ImageUploader.tsx 🚀 READY (Upload mutation complete!)
│   │   ├── ImageGallery.tsx 🚀 READY (Delete mutation ready!)
│   │   └── ImageManager.tsx 🚀 READY (Update mutation ready!)
│   ├── admin/
│   │   ├── super/
│   │   │   ├── SuperHome.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   │   ├── OrgTable.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   │   ├── UserTable.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   │   ├── ClassReviewQueue.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   │   ├── PredicateManager.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   │   ├── BillingDashboard.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   │   ├── AnchorKeyManager.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   │   └── OpsTools.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   ├── org/
│   │   │   ├── OrgSettings.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   │   └── UserTable.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   ├── classes/
│   │   │   ├── ClassExplorer.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   │   ├── ClassEditor.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   │   └── RelationManager.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   └── audit/
│   │       ├── AuditLogTable.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │       └── DiffViewer.tsx ❌ TODO
│   ├── spatial/
│   │   ├── SpatialDashboard.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   ├── SpatialNode.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   └── SpatialControls.tsx ❌ TODO
│   ├── objects/
│   │   ├── ObjectGrid.tsx 🚀 READY (myObjects query complete!)
│   │   ├── ObjectCard.tsx 🚀 READY (imageUrls field available!)
│   │   └── ObjectDetail.tsx 🚀 READY (Full object API ready!)
│   └── common/
│       ├── Navigation.tsx ✅ COMPLETED
│       └── Layout.tsx ❌ TODO
├── pages/
│   ├── Index.tsx ✅ COMPLETED (search interface)
│   ├── About.tsx ✅ COMPLETED (marketing content)
│   ├── Dashboard.tsx 🚀 READY (Backend API complete!)
│   ├── admin/
│   │   ├── SuperAdmin.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   ├── OrgAdmin.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   ├── ClassManagement.tsx ❌ TODO
│   │   └── AuditLog.tsx ❌ TODO
│   ├── Spatial.tsx ❌ TODO
│   └── ObjectDetail.tsx 🚀 READY (Complete object API!)
└── lib/
    ├── graphql/ 🚀 READY (Schema complete!)
    ├── spatial-utils/ ❌ TODO
    └── admin-utils/ ❌ TODO

Key Design Principles

  • Mobile-First: Every component designed for mobile, enhanced for desktop
  • Performance: Virtual rendering for large datasets
  • Real-time: Live updates and collaboration ✅ BACKEND READY
  • Accessibility: WCAG compliant interface
  • Progressive Enhancement: Works without JavaScript for basic functionality
  • Security-First: Role-based access control throughout admin interfaces ✅ BACKEND READY

Current Implementation Status

✅ Completed Features

  • Minimalistic search homepage (Google-style)
  • SearchBar component with responsive design
  • SearchResults component with grid layout
  • About page with marketing content
  • Clean navigation with Plings branding
  • Mobile-first responsive design
  • Authentication modal integration
  • User profile functionality
  • 🎉 COMPLETE BACKEND API - Status management, image management, dual database sync

🚀 Ready for Frontend Implementation (Backend Complete!)

  • Status management system with 17 status definitions
  • Image upload, delete, and atomic update operations
  • Object dashboard with real-time updates
  • Comprehensive GraphQL API with proper error handling
  • Dual database consistency and ownership validation

📋 Next Immediate Priorities

  1. Object Dashboard Implementation: Create authenticated user dashboard using myObjects query
  2. Status Management UI: Implement StatusSelector with real-time validation
  3. Image Management Components: Build upload, gallery, and management interfaces
  4. Object Detail Pages: Create comprehensive object view with edit capabilities
  5. GraphQL Integration: Connect all components to the complete backend API

Development Notes

  • All current components follow the Plings design system
  • Authentication is handled via Supabase integration
  • Components use shadcn/ui and Tailwind CSS
  • Mobile-first approach implemented throughout
  • Search interface prioritizes simplicity and performance
  • Backend API is production-ready with comprehensive error handling and validation
  • Dual database architecture ensures data consistency and performance
  • Complete image management with Supabase Storage integration

This TODO list serves as the single source of truth for frontend development progress on the Plings platform. The backend API is now complete and ready for frontend integration.