docs(PhotoDialog): improve component documentation and error handling

- Add comprehensive JSDoc documentation for component features and capabilities
- Fix line wrapping in file-level documentation header
- Improve error message formatting for better readability
- Remove unused PhotoResult interface
- Maintain consistent documentation style with project standards

The documentation improvements help developers better understand the component's
cross-platform photo handling capabilities and error management approach.

.cursor/rules/crowd-funder-for-time-pwa/docs/camera-implementation.mdc

@@ -0,0 +1,222 @@
+---
+description: 
+globs: 
+alwaysApply: true
+---
+# Camera Implementation Documentation
+
+## Overview
+
+This document describes how camera functionality is implemented across the TimeSafari application. The application uses cameras for two main purposes:
+
+1. QR Code scanning
+2. Photo capture
+
+## Components
+
+### QRScannerDialog.vue
+
+Primary component for QR code scanning in web browsers.
+
+**Key Features:**
+
+- Uses `qrcode-stream` for web-based QR scanning
+- Supports both front and back cameras
+- Provides real-time camera status feedback
+- Implements error handling with user-friendly messages
+- Includes camera switching functionality
+
+**Camera Access Flow:**
+
+1. Checks for camera API availability
+2. Enumerates available video devices
+3. Requests camera permissions
+4. Initializes camera stream with preferred settings
+5. Handles various error conditions with specific messages
+
+### PhotoDialog.vue
+
+Component for photo capture and selection.
+
+**Key Features:**
+
+- Cross-platform photo capture interface
+- Image cropping capabilities
+- File selection fallback
+- Unified interface for different platforms
+
+## Services
+
+### QRScanner Services
+
+#### WebDialogQRScanner
+
+Web-based implementation of QR scanning.
+
+**Key Methods:**
+
+- `checkPermissions()`: Verifies camera permission status
+- `requestPermissions()`: Requests camera access
+- `isSupported()`: Checks for camera API support
+- Handles various error conditions with specific messages
+
+#### CapacitorQRScanner
+
+Native implementation using Capacitor's MLKit.
+
+**Key Features:**
+
+- Uses `@capacitor-mlkit/barcode-scanning`
+- Supports both front and back cameras
+- Implements permission management
+- Provides continuous scanning capability
+
+### Platform Services
+
+#### WebPlatformService
+
+Web-specific implementation of platform features.
+
+**Camera Capabilities:**
+
+- Uses HTML5 file input with capture attribute
+- Falls back to file selection if camera unavailable
+- Processes captured images for consistent format
+
+#### CapacitorPlatformService
+
+Native implementation using Capacitor.
+
+**Camera Features:**
+
+- Uses `Camera.getPhoto()` for native camera access
+- Supports image editing
+- Configures high-quality image capture
+- Handles base64 image processing
+
+#### ElectronPlatformService
+
+Desktop implementation (currently unimplemented).
+
+**Status:**
+
+- Camera functionality not yet implemented
+- Planned to use Electron's media APIs
+
+## Platform-Specific Considerations
+
+### iOS
+
+- Requires `NSCameraUsageDescription` in Info.plist
+- Supports both front and back cameras
+- Implements proper permission handling
+
+### Android
+
+- Requires camera permissions in manifest
+- Supports both front and back cameras
+- Handles permission requests through Capacitor
+
+### Web
+
+- Requires HTTPS for camera access
+- Implements fallback mechanisms
+- Handles browser compatibility issues
+
+## Error Handling
+
+### Common Error Scenarios
+
+1. No camera found
+2. Permission denied
+3. Camera in use by another application
+4. HTTPS required
+5. Browser compatibility issues
+
+### Error Response
+
+- User-friendly error messages
+- Troubleshooting tips
+- Clear instructions for resolution
+- Platform-specific guidance
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+### Permission Management
+
+- Explicit permission requests
+- Permission state tracking
+- Graceful handling of denied permissions
+
+### Data Handling
+
+- Secure image processing
+- Proper cleanup of camera resources
+- No persistent storage of camera data
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### Camera Access
+
+1. Always check for camera availability
+2. Request permissions explicitly
+3. Handle all error conditions
+4. Provide clear user feedback
+5. Implement proper cleanup
+
+### Performance
+
+1. Optimize camera resolution
+2. Implement proper resource cleanup
+3. Handle camera switching efficiently
+4. Manage memory usage
+
+### User Experience
+
+1. Clear status indicators
+2. Intuitive camera controls
+3. Helpful error messages
+4. Smooth camera switching
+5. Responsive UI feedback
+
+## Future Improvements
+
+### Planned Enhancements
+
+1. Implement Electron camera support
+2. Add advanced camera features
+3. Improve error handling
+4. Enhance user feedback
+5. Optimize performance
+
+### Known Issues
+
+1. Electron camera implementation pending
+2. Some browser compatibility limitations
+3. Platform-specific quirks to address
+
+## Dependencies
+
+### Key Packages
+
+- `@capacitor-mlkit/barcode-scanning`
+- `qrcode-stream`
+- `vue-picture-cropper`
+- Platform-specific camera APIs
+
+## Testing
+
+### Test Scenarios
+
+1. Permission handling
+2. Camera switching
+3. Error conditions
+4. Platform compatibility
+5. Performance metrics
+
+### Test Environment
+
+- Multiple browsers
+- iOS and Android devices
+- Desktop platforms
+- Various network conditions 

docs/camera-implementation.md

@@ -0,0 +1,217 @@
+# Camera Implementation Documentation
+
+## Overview
+
+This document describes how camera functionality is implemented across the TimeSafari application. The application uses cameras for two main purposes:
+
+1. QR Code scanning
+2. Photo capture
+
+## Components
+
+### QRScannerDialog.vue
+
+Primary component for QR code scanning in web browsers.
+
+**Key Features:**
+
+- Uses `qrcode-stream` for web-based QR scanning
+- Supports both front and back cameras
+- Provides real-time camera status feedback
+- Implements error handling with user-friendly messages
+- Includes camera switching functionality
+
+**Camera Access Flow:**
+
+1. Checks for camera API availability
+2. Enumerates available video devices
+3. Requests camera permissions
+4. Initializes camera stream with preferred settings
+5. Handles various error conditions with specific messages
+
+### PhotoDialog.vue
+
+Component for photo capture and selection.
+
+**Key Features:**
+
+- Cross-platform photo capture interface
+- Image cropping capabilities
+- File selection fallback
+- Unified interface for different platforms
+
+## Services
+
+### QRScanner Services
+
+#### WebDialogQRScanner
+
+Web-based implementation of QR scanning.
+
+**Key Methods:**
+
+- `checkPermissions()`: Verifies camera permission status
+- `requestPermissions()`: Requests camera access
+- `isSupported()`: Checks for camera API support
+- Handles various error conditions with specific messages
+
+#### CapacitorQRScanner
+
+Native implementation using Capacitor's MLKit.
+
+**Key Features:**
+
+- Uses `@capacitor-mlkit/barcode-scanning`
+- Supports both front and back cameras
+- Implements permission management
+- Provides continuous scanning capability
+
+### Platform Services
+
+#### WebPlatformService
+
+Web-specific implementation of platform features.
+
+**Camera Capabilities:**
+
+- Uses HTML5 file input with capture attribute
+- Falls back to file selection if camera unavailable
+- Processes captured images for consistent format
+
+#### CapacitorPlatformService
+
+Native implementation using Capacitor.
+
+**Camera Features:**
+
+- Uses `Camera.getPhoto()` for native camera access
+- Supports image editing
+- Configures high-quality image capture
+- Handles base64 image processing
+
+#### ElectronPlatformService
+
+Desktop implementation (currently unimplemented).
+
+**Status:**
+
+- Camera functionality not yet implemented
+- Planned to use Electron's media APIs
+
+## Platform-Specific Considerations
+
+### iOS
+
+- Requires `NSCameraUsageDescription` in Info.plist
+- Supports both front and back cameras
+- Implements proper permission handling
+
+### Android
+
+- Requires camera permissions in manifest
+- Supports both front and back cameras
+- Handles permission requests through Capacitor
+
+### Web
+
+- Requires HTTPS for camera access
+- Implements fallback mechanisms
+- Handles browser compatibility issues
+
+## Error Handling
+
+### Common Error Scenarios
+
+1. No camera found
+2. Permission denied
+3. Camera in use by another application
+4. HTTPS required
+5. Browser compatibility issues
+
+### Error Response
+
+- User-friendly error messages
+- Troubleshooting tips
+- Clear instructions for resolution
+- Platform-specific guidance
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+### Permission Management
+
+- Explicit permission requests
+- Permission state tracking
+- Graceful handling of denied permissions
+
+### Data Handling
+
+- Secure image processing
+- Proper cleanup of camera resources
+- No persistent storage of camera data
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### Camera Access
+
+1. Always check for camera availability
+2. Request permissions explicitly
+3. Handle all error conditions
+4. Provide clear user feedback
+5. Implement proper cleanup
+
+### Performance
+
+1. Optimize camera resolution
+2. Implement proper resource cleanup
+3. Handle camera switching efficiently
+4. Manage memory usage
+
+### User Experience
+
+1. Clear status indicators
+2. Intuitive camera controls
+3. Helpful error messages
+4. Smooth camera switching
+5. Responsive UI feedback
+
+## Future Improvements
+
+### Planned Enhancements
+
+1. Implement Electron camera support
+2. Add advanced camera features
+3. Improve error handling
+4. Enhance user feedback
+5. Optimize performance
+
+### Known Issues
+
+1. Electron camera implementation pending
+2. Some browser compatibility limitations
+3. Platform-specific quirks to address
+
+## Dependencies
+
+### Key Packages
+
+- `@capacitor-mlkit/barcode-scanning`
+- `qrcode-stream`
+- `vue-picture-cropper`
+- Platform-specific camera APIs
+
+## Testing
+
+### Test Scenarios
+
+1. Permission handling
+2. Camera switching
+3. Error conditions
+4. Platform compatibility
+5. Performance metrics
+
+### Test Environment
+
+- Multiple browsers
+- iOS and Android devices
+- Desktop platforms
+- Various network conditions 

src/components/PhotoDialog.vue

@@ -1,3 +1,14 @@
+/** * PhotoDialog.vue - Cross-platform photo capture and selection component * *
+This component provides a unified interface for taking photos and selecting
+images * across different platforms (web, mobile) using the PlatformService. It
+supports: * - Taking photos using device camera * - Selecting images from device
+gallery * - Image cropping functionality * - Image upload to server * - Error
+handling and user feedback * * Features: * - Responsive design with mobile-first
+approach * - Cross-platform compatibility through PlatformService * - Image
+cropping with aspect ratio control * - Progress feedback during upload * -
+Comprehensive error handling * * @author Matthew Raymer * @version 1.0.0 * @file
+PhotoDialog.vue */
+
 <template>
   <div v-if="visible" class="dialog-overlay z-[60]">
     <div class="dialog relative">
@@ -90,16 +101,6 @@
 </template>
 
 <script lang="ts">
-/**
- * PhotoDialog.vue - Cross-platform photo capture and selection component
- *
- * This component provides a unified interface for taking photos and selecting images
- * across different platforms using the PlatformService.
- *
- * @author Matthew Raymer
- * @file PhotoDialog.vue
- */
-
 import axios from "axios";
 import { Component, Vue } from "vue-facing-decorator";
 import VuePictureCropper, { cropper } from "vue-picture-cropper";
@@ -113,37 +114,69 @@ import { PlatformServiceFactory } from "../services/PlatformServiceFactory";
 export default class PhotoDialog extends Vue {
   $notify!: (notification: NotificationIface, timeout?: number) => void;
 
+  /** Active DID for user authentication */
   activeDid = "";
+
+  /** Current image blob being processed */
   blob?: Blob;
+
+  /** Type of claim for the image */
   claimType = "";
+
+  /** Whether to show cropping interface */
   crop = false;
+
+  /** Name of the selected file */
   fileName?: string;
+
+  /** Callback function to set image URL after upload */
   setImageCallback: (arg: string) => void = () => {};
+
+  /** Whether to show retry button */
   showRetry = true;
+
+  /** Upload progress state */
   uploading = false;
+
+  /** Dialog visibility state */
   visible = false;
 
   private platformService = PlatformServiceFactory.getInstance();
   URL = window.URL || window.webkitURL;
 
+  /**
+   * Lifecycle hook: Initializes component and retrieves user settings
+   * @throws {Error} When settings retrieval fails
+   */
   async mounted() {
     try {
       const settings = await retrieveSettingsForActiveAccount();
       this.activeDid = settings.activeDid || "";
-    } catch (err: unknown) {
+    } catch (error: unknown) {
-      logger.error("Error retrieving settings from database:", err);
+      logger.error("Error retrieving settings from database:", error);
       this.$notify(
         {
           group: "alert",
           type: "danger",
           title: "Error",
-          text: err.message || "There was an error retrieving your settings.",
+          text:
+            error instanceof Error
+              ? error.message
+              : "There was an error retrieving your settings.",
         },
         -1,
       );
     }
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Opens the photo dialog with specified configuration
+   * @param setImageFn - Callback function to handle image URL after upload
+   * @param claimType - Type of claim for the image
+   * @param crop - Whether to enable cropping
+   * @param blob - Optional existing image blob
+   * @param inputFileName - Optional filename for the image
+   */
   open(
     setImageFn: (arg: string) => void,
     claimType: string,
@@ -170,6 +203,9 @@ export default class PhotoDialog extends Vue {
     }
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Closes the photo dialog and resets state
+   */
   close() {
     this.visible = false;
     const bottomNav = document.querySelector("#QuickNav") as HTMLElement;
@@ -179,6 +215,10 @@ export default class PhotoDialog extends Vue {
     this.blob = undefined;
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Captures a photo using device camera
+   * @throws {Error} When camera access fails
+   */
   async takePhoto() {
     try {
       const result = await this.platformService.takePicture();
@@ -198,6 +238,10 @@ export default class PhotoDialog extends Vue {
     }
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Selects an image from device gallery
+   * @throws {Error} When gallery access fails
+   */
   async pickPhoto() {
     try {
       const result = await this.platformService.pickImage();
@@ -217,14 +261,27 @@ export default class PhotoDialog extends Vue {
     }
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Creates a blob URL for image preview
+   * @param blob - Image blob to create URL for
+   * @returns {string} Blob URL for the image
+   */
   private createBlobURL(blob: Blob): string {
     return URL.createObjectURL(blob);
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Resets the current image selection
+   */
   async retryImage() {
     this.blob = undefined;
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Uploads the current image to the server
+   * Handles cropping if enabled and manages upload state
+   * @throws {Error} When upload fails or server returns error
+   */
   async uploadImage() {
     this.uploading = true;
 
@@ -339,6 +396,7 @@ export default class PhotoDialog extends Vue {
 </script>
 
 <style>
+/* Dialog overlay styling */
 .dialog-overlay {
   z-index: 60;
   position: fixed;
@@ -353,6 +411,7 @@ export default class PhotoDialog extends Vue {
   padding: 1.5rem;
 }
 
+/* Dialog container styling */
 .dialog {
   background-color: white;
   padding: 1rem;

src/views/ContactQRScanView.vue

@@ -3,7 +3,8 @@
   <section id="Content" class="relativew-[100vw] h-[100vh]">
     <div class="absolute inset-x-0 bottom-0 bg-black/50 p-6">
       <p class="text-center text-white mb-3">
-			Point your camera at a TimeSafari contact QR code to scan it automatically.
+        Point your camera at a TimeSafari contact QR code to scan it
+        automatically.
       </p>
 
       <p v-if="error" class="text-center text-rose-300 mb-3">{{ error }}</p>
@@ -18,9 +19,7 @@
       </div>
     </div>
 
-    <div class="text-center">
+    <div class="text-center"></div>
-      
-    </div>
   </section>
 </template>