KCAPDemoServer/TASK.md

Task List - Flask AR API Demo

Phase 1: Basic Admin UI ✅

• Create a simple admin UI (no authentication required for demo purposes).
• Allow adding, updating, and deleting products.
• Store all product data in a products.json file for persistence.
• Store images in the static/images/ directory.
• Implement basic form validation for product fields (ID, price, image).
• Add a file upload feature for product images.

Phase 2: API Improvements

• Update the /arinfo endpoint to read from products.json instead of the in-memory dictionary.
• Add support for updating product attributes via the API.
• Implement error handling and input validation.
• Optimize image loading for better performance.

Phase 3: UI Enhancements

• Add a responsive design for mobile and tablet support.
• Include image previews in the admin UI.
• Add sorting and search capabilities for the product list.
• Add barcode and QR code generation for products.

Implementation Notes

• The APIs and admin UI have been implemented as a single server for demonstration purposes.
• The API endpoints and admin interface are now served by the same Flask application.
• Bootstrap 5 has been used for responsive UI design.
• Basic validation has been implemented for product forms.
• Flash messages provide user feedback for actions.
• Barcode generation features support three formats:
  • QR Code: Links directly to the product's AR information endpoint
  • EAN-13: Standard barcode format for retail products
  • Code 128: High-density alphanumeric barcode
• Generated barcodes can be previewed, downloaded individually, or printed all at once.
• Barcodes are dynamically generated and stored in the static/barcodes/ directory.

Future Ideas

• Write basic unit tests for the API.
• Dockerize the application for easier deployment.
• Add a basic CI/CD pipeline (e.g., GitHub Actions or GitLab CI).
• Add user authentication for the admin UI.
• Implement role-based access control (RBAC).
• Add analytics for product views and updates.
• Integrate with a database for larger product catalogs.
• Add bulk import/export functionality for products.
• Implement a mobile-friendly scanner interface for testing the AR functionality.