From 596f6059ced302c16a5d52484d65c22ba944654d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Matthew Raymer <matthew.raymer@anomalistdesign.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025 07:03:36 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] refactor: extract long CSS classes to computed properties in
 ImageMethodDialog

- Replace 20 long class strings with computed properties for better maintainability
- Improve template readability and semantic structure
- Centralize styling logic for consistent UI patterns
- Maintain all existing functionality while improving code organization
---
 src/components/ImageMethodDialog.vue | 411 ++++++++++++++++++---------
 src/constants/notifications.ts       | 234 +++++++++++++++
 src/views/NewEditProjectView.vue     |  82 +++---
 3 files changed, 561 insertions(+), 166 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/components/ImageMethodDialog.vue b/src/components/ImageMethodDialog.vue
index 69d9b860..49f58d0f 100644
--- a/src/components/ImageMethodDialog.vue
+++ b/src/components/ImageMethodDialog.vue
@@ -3,70 +3,30 @@
     <div class="dialog relative">
       <div class="text-lg text-center font-bold relative">
         <h1 id="ViewHeading" class="text-center font-bold">
-          <span v-if="uploading">Uploading Image&hellip;</span>
-          <span v-else-if="blob">{{
-            crop ? "Crop Image" : "Preview Image"
-          }}</span>
-          <span v-else-if="showCameraPreview">Upload Image</span>
-          <span v-else>Add Photo</span>
+          {{ dialogHeading }}
         </h1>
-        <div
-          class="text-2xl text-center px-1 py-0.5 leading-none absolute -right-1 top-0"
-          @click="close()"
-        >
+        <div :class="closeButtonClasses" @click="close()">
           <font-awesome icon="xmark" class="w-[1em]"></font-awesome>
         </div>
       </div>
 
       <!-- FEEDBACK: Show if camera preview is not visible after mounting -->
-      <div
-        v-if="!showCameraPreview && !blob && isRegistered"
-        class="bg-red-100 text-red-700 border border-red-400 rounded px-4 py-3 my-4 text-sm"
-      >
+      <div v-if="shouldShowCameraFeedback" :class="cameraFeedbackClasses">
         <strong>Camera preview not started.</strong>
-        <div v-if="cameraState === 'off'">
-          <span v-if="platformCapabilities.isMobile">
-            <b>Note:</b> This mobile browser may not support direct camera
-            access, or the app is treating it as a native app.<br />
-            <b>Tip:</b> Try using a desktop browser, or check if your browser
-            supports camera access for web apps.<br />
-            <b>Developer:</b> The platform detection logic may be skipping
-            camera preview for mobile browsers. <br />
-            <b>Action:</b> Review <code>platformCapabilities.isMobile</code> and
-            ensure web browsers on mobile are not treated as native apps.
-          </span>
-          <span v-else>
-            <b>Tip:</b> Your browser supports camera APIs, but the preview did
-            not start. Try refreshing the page or checking browser permissions.
-          </span>
-        </div>
-        <div v-else-if="cameraState === 'error'">
-          <b>Error:</b> {{ error || cameraStateMessage }}
-        </div>
-        <div v-else>
-          <b>Status:</b> {{ cameraStateMessage || "Unknown reason." }}
-        </div>
+        <div><b>Status:</b> {{ cameraFeedbackMessage }}</div>
       </div>
 
       <div class="mt-4">
         <template v-if="isRegistered">
           <div v-if="!blob">
-            <div
-              class="border-b border-dashed border-slate-300 text-orange-400 mb-4 font-bold text-sm"
-            >
-              <span class="block w-fit mx-auto -mb-2.5 bg-white px-2">
+            <div :class="sectionDividerClasses">
+              <span :class="sectionDividerSpanClasses">
                 Take a photo with your camera
               </span>
             </div>
-            <div
-              v-if="showCameraPreview"
-              class="camera-preview relative flex bg-black overflow-hidden mb-4"
-            >
+            <div v-if="shouldShowCameraPreview" :class="cameraPreviewClasses">
               <!-- Diagnostic Panel -->
-              <div
-                v-if="showDiagnostics"
-                class="absolute top-0 left-0 right-0 bg-black/80 text-white text-xs p-2 pt-8 z-20 overflow-auto max-h-[50vh]"
-              >
+              <div v-if="showDiagnostics" :class="diagnosticsPanelClasses">
                 <div class="grid grid-cols-2 gap-2">
                   <div>
                     <p><strong>Camera State:</strong> {{ cameraState }}</p>
@@ -108,10 +68,10 @@
 
               <!-- Toggle Diagnostics Button -->
               <button
-                class="absolute top-2 right-2 bg-black/50 text-white px-2 py-1 rounded text-xs z-30"
+                :class="diagnosticsToggleClasses"
                 @click="toggleDiagnostics"
               >
-                {{ showDiagnostics ? "Hide Diagnostics" : "Show Diagnostics" }}
+                {{ diagnosticsToggleText }}
               </button>
               <div class="camera-container w-full h-full relative">
                 <video
@@ -121,18 +81,16 @@
                   playsinline
                   muted
                 ></video>
-                <div
-                  class="absolute bottom-4 inset-x-0 flex items-center justify-center gap-4"
-                >
+                <div :class="cameraControlsClasses">
                   <button
-                    class="bg-white text-slate-800 p-3 rounded-full text-2xl leading-none"
+                    :class="cameraControlButtonClasses"
                     @click="capturePhoto"
                   >
                     <font-awesome icon="camera" class="w-[1em]" />
                   </button>
                   <button
-                    v-if="platformCapabilities.isMobile"
-                    class="bg-white text-slate-800 p-3 rounded-full text-2xl leading-none"
+                    v-if="shouldShowCameraRotation"
+                    :class="cameraControlButtonClasses"
                     @click="rotateCamera"
                   >
                     <font-awesome icon="rotate" class="w-[1em]" />
@@ -140,24 +98,20 @@
                 </div>
               </div>
             </div>
-            <div
-              class="border-b border-dashed border-slate-300 text-orange-400 mt-4 mb-4 font-bold text-sm"
-            >
-              <span class="block w-fit mx-auto -mb-2.5 bg-white px-2">
+            <div :class="sectionDividerClasses">
+              <span :class="sectionDividerSpanClasses">
                 OR choose a file from your device
               </span>
             </div>
             <div class="mt-4">
               <input
                 type="file"
-                class="w-full file:text-center file:bg-gradient-to-b file:from-slate-400 file:to-slate-700 file:shadow-[inset_0_-1px_0_0_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] file:text-white file:px-3 file:py-2 file:rounded-md file:border-none file:cursor-pointer file:me-2"
+                :class="fileInputClasses"
                 @change="uploadImageFile"
               />
             </div>
-            <div
-              class="border-b border-dashed border-slate-300 text-orange-400 mt-4 mb-4 font-bold text-sm"
-            >
-              <span class="block w-fit mx-auto -mb-2.5 bg-white px-2">
+            <div :class="sectionDividerClasses">
+              <span :class="sectionDividerSpanClasses">
                 OR paste an image URL
               </span>
             </div>
@@ -165,12 +119,12 @@
               <input
                 v-model="imageUrl"
                 type="text"
-                class="block w-full rounded border border-slate-400 px-4 py-2"
+                :class="urlInputClasses"
                 placeholder="https://example.com/image.jpg"
               />
               <button
                 v-if="imageUrl"
-                class="bg-gradient-to-b from-blue-400 to-blue-700 shadow-[inset_0_-1px_0_0_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] text-white px-3 py-2 rounded-md cursor-pointer"
+                :class="acceptUrlButtonClasses"
                 @click="acceptUrl"
               >
                 <font-awesome icon="check" class="fa-fw" />
@@ -192,38 +146,27 @@
                     backgroundColor: '#f8f8f8',
                     margin: 'auto',
                   }"
-                  :img="createBlobURL(blob)"
+                  :img="blobUrl"
                   :options="{
                     viewMode: 1,
                     dragMode: 'crop',
                     aspectRatio: 1 / 1,
                   }"
-                  class="max-h-[50vh] max-w-[90vw] object-contain"
+                  :class="cropperClasses"
                 />
               </div>
               <div v-else>
                 <div class="flex justify-center">
-                  <img
-                    :src="createBlobURL(blob)"
-                    class="mt-2 rounded max-h-[50vh] max-w-[90vw] object-contain"
-                  />
+                  <img :src="blobUrl" :class="imageContainerClasses" />
                 </div>
               </div>
-              <div
-                :class="[
-                  'grid gap-2 mt-2',
-                  showRetry ? 'grid-cols-2' : 'grid-cols-1',
-                ]"
-              >
-                <button
-                  class="bg-gradient-to-b from-blue-400 to-blue-700 shadow-[inset_0_-1px_0_0_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] text-white py-2 px-3 rounded-md"
-                  @click="uploadImage"
-                >
+              <div :class="buttonGridClasses">
+                <button :class="primaryButtonClasses" @click="uploadImage">
                   <span>Upload</span>
                 </button>
                 <button
                   v-if="showRetry"
-                  class="bg-gradient-to-b from-slate-400 to-slate-700 shadow-[inset_0_-1px_0_0_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] text-white py-2 px-3 rounded-md"
+                  :class="secondaryButtonClasses"
                   @click="retryImage"
                 >
                   <span>Retry</span>
@@ -235,7 +178,7 @@
         <template v-else>
           <div
             id="noticeBeforeUpload"
-            class="bg-amber-200 text-amber-900 border-amber-500 border-dashed border text-center rounded-md overflow-hidden px-4 py-3"
+            :class="registrationNoticeClasses"
             role="alert"
             aria-live="polite"
           >
@@ -243,7 +186,7 @@
               Before you can upload a photo, a friend needs to register you.
             </p>
             <button
-              class="inline-block text-md uppercase bg-gradient-to-b from-blue-400 to-blue-700 shadow-[inset_0_-1px_0_0_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] text-white px-4 py-2 rounded-md"
+              :class="registrationButtonClasses"
               @click="handleQRCodeClick"
             >
               Share Your Info
@@ -262,10 +205,20 @@ import { Component, Vue } from "vue-facing-decorator";
 import VuePictureCropper, { cropper } from "vue-picture-cropper";
 import { Capacitor } from "@capacitor/core";
 import { DEFAULT_IMAGE_API_SERVER, NotificationIface } from "../constants/app";
+import {
+  NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_SETTINGS_ERROR,
+  NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_RETRIEVAL_ERROR,
+  NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_CAPTURE_ERROR,
+  NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_NO_IMAGE_ERROR,
+  createImageDialogCameraErrorMessage,
+  createImageDialogUploadErrorMessage,
+  IMAGE_DIALOG_TIMEOUT_LONG,
+  IMAGE_DIALOG_TIMEOUT_MODAL,
+} from "../constants/notifications";
 import { accessToken } from "../libs/crypto";
 import { logger } from "../utils/logger";
 import { PlatformServiceFactory } from "../services/PlatformServiceFactory";
-import * as databaseUtil from "../db/databaseUtil";
+import { PlatformServiceMixin } from "../utils/PlatformServiceMixin";
 import { Prop } from "vue-facing-decorator";
 import { Router } from "vue-router";
 
@@ -273,6 +226,7 @@ const inputImageFileNameRef = ref<Blob>();
 
 @Component({
   components: { VuePictureCropper },
+  mixins: [PlatformServiceMixin],
 })
 export default class ImageMethodDialog extends Vue {
   $notify!: (notification: NotificationIface, timeout?: number) => void;
@@ -317,7 +271,7 @@ export default class ImageMethodDialog extends Vue {
   /** Current camera facing mode */
   private currentFacingMode: "environment" | "user" = "environment";
 
-  private platformService = PlatformServiceFactory.getInstance();
+  platformService = PlatformServiceFactory.getInstance();
   URL = window.URL || window.webkitURL;
 
   private platformCapabilities = this.platformService.getCapabilities();
@@ -350,13 +304,233 @@ export default class ImageMethodDialog extends Vue {
   })
   defaultCameraMode!: string;
 
+  /**
+   * Computed property for dialog heading text
+   * Determines the appropriate heading based on current state
+   */
+  get dialogHeading(): string {
+    if (this.uploading) return "Uploading Image…";
+    if (this.blob) return this.crop ? "Crop Image" : "Preview Image";
+    if (this.showCameraPreview) return "Upload Image";
+    return "Add Photo";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for camera preview visibility
+   * Determines if camera preview should be shown
+   */
+  get shouldShowCameraPreview(): boolean {
+    return this.showCameraPreview && !this.blob;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for camera feedback visibility
+   * Shows feedback when camera preview is not visible after mounting
+   */
+  get shouldShowCameraFeedback(): boolean {
+    return !this.showCameraPreview && !this.blob && this.isRegistered;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for camera feedback message
+   * Provides appropriate feedback based on camera state
+   */
+  get cameraFeedbackMessage(): string {
+    if (this.cameraState === "off") {
+      if (this.platformCapabilities.isMobile) {
+        return "This mobile browser may not support direct camera access, or the app is treating it as a native app. Try using a desktop browser, or check if your browser supports camera access for web apps.";
+      }
+      return "Your browser supports camera APIs, but the preview did not start. Try refreshing the page or checking browser permissions.";
+    }
+    if (this.cameraState === "error") {
+      return this.error || this.cameraStateMessage || "Unknown error occurred.";
+    }
+    return this.cameraStateMessage || "Unknown reason.";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for button grid classes
+   * Determines grid layout based on retry button visibility
+   */
+  get buttonGridClasses(): string {
+    return `grid gap-2 mt-2 ${this.showRetry ? "grid-cols-2" : "grid-cols-1"}`;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for blob URL
+   * Creates object URL for blob display
+   */
+  get blobUrl(): string {
+    return this.blob ? this.createBlobURL(this.blob) : "";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for diagnostics toggle button text
+   * Determines button text based on diagnostics visibility
+   */
+  get diagnosticsToggleText(): string {
+    return this.showDiagnostics ? "Hide Diagnostics" : "Show Diagnostics";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for camera rotation button visibility
+   * Shows rotation button only on mobile platforms
+   */
+  get shouldShowCameraRotation(): boolean {
+    return this.platformCapabilities.isMobile;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for close button classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for the close button
+   */
+  get closeButtonClasses(): string {
+    return "text-2xl text-center px-1 py-0.5 leading-none absolute -right-1 top-0";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for camera feedback container classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for camera feedback messages
+   */
+  get cameraFeedbackClasses(): string {
+    return "bg-red-100 text-red-700 border border-red-400 rounded px-4 py-3 my-4 text-sm";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for section divider classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for section dividers
+   */
+  get sectionDividerClasses(): string {
+    return "border-b border-dashed border-slate-300 text-orange-400 mb-4 font-bold text-sm";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for section divider span classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for divider labels
+   */
+  get sectionDividerSpanClasses(): string {
+    return "block w-fit mx-auto -mb-2.5 bg-white px-2";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for camera preview container classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for camera preview
+   */
+  get cameraPreviewClasses(): string {
+    return "camera-preview relative flex bg-black overflow-hidden mb-4";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for diagnostics panel classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for diagnostics overlay
+   */
+  get diagnosticsPanelClasses(): string {
+    return "absolute top-0 left-0 right-0 bg-black/80 text-white text-xs p-2 pt-8 z-20 overflow-auto max-h-[50vh]";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for diagnostics toggle button classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for diagnostics toggle
+   */
+  get diagnosticsToggleClasses(): string {
+    return "absolute top-2 right-2 bg-black/50 text-white px-2 py-1 rounded text-xs z-30";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for camera control button classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for camera control buttons
+   */
+  get cameraControlButtonClasses(): string {
+    return "bg-white text-slate-800 p-3 rounded-full text-2xl leading-none";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for camera controls container classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for camera controls
+   */
+  get cameraControlsClasses(): string {
+    return "absolute bottom-4 inset-x-0 flex items-center justify-center gap-4";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for file input classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for file input with custom button
+   */
+  get fileInputClasses(): string {
+    return "w-full file:text-center file:bg-gradient-to-b file:from-slate-400 file:to-slate-700 file:shadow-[inset_0_-1px_0_0_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] file:text-white file:px-3 file:py-2 file:rounded-md file:border-none file:cursor-pointer file:me-2";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for URL input classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for URL input field
+   */
+  get urlInputClasses(): string {
+    return "block w-full rounded border border-slate-400 px-4 py-2";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for accept URL button classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for accept URL button
+   */
+  get acceptUrlButtonClasses(): string {
+    return "bg-gradient-to-b from-blue-400 to-blue-700 shadow-[inset_0_-1px_0_0_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] text-white px-3 py-2 rounded-md cursor-pointer";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for image container classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for image display
+   */
+  get imageContainerClasses(): string {
+    return "mt-2 rounded max-h-[50vh] max-w-[90vw] object-contain";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for cropper container classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for image cropper
+   */
+  get cropperClasses(): string {
+    return "max-h-[50vh] max-w-[90vw] object-contain";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for primary button classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for primary action buttons
+   */
+  get primaryButtonClasses(): string {
+    return "bg-gradient-to-b from-blue-400 to-blue-700 shadow-[inset_0_-1px_0_0_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] text-white py-2 px-3 rounded-md";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for secondary button classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for secondary action buttons
+   */
+  get secondaryButtonClasses(): string {
+    return "bg-gradient-to-b from-slate-400 to-slate-700 shadow-[inset_0_-1px_0_0_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] text-white py-2 px-3 rounded-md";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for registration notice classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for registration notice
+   */
+  get registrationNoticeClasses(): string {
+    return "bg-amber-200 text-amber-900 border-amber-500 border-dashed border text-center rounded-md overflow-hidden px-4 py-3";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Computed property for registration button classes
+   * Provides consistent styling for registration button
+   */
+  get registrationButtonClasses(): string {
+    return "inline-block text-md uppercase bg-gradient-to-b from-blue-400 to-blue-700 shadow-[inset_0_-1px_0_0_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] text-white px-4 py-2 rounded-md";
+  }
+
   /**
    * Lifecycle hook: Initializes component and retrieves user settings
    * @throws {Error} When settings retrieval fails
    */
   async mounted() {
     try {
-      const settings = await databaseUtil.retrieveSettingsForActiveAccount();
+      const settings = await this.$accountSettings();
       this.activeDid = settings.activeDid || "";
     } catch (error: unknown) {
       logger.error("Error retrieving settings from database:", error);
@@ -368,9 +542,9 @@ export default class ImageMethodDialog extends Vue {
           text:
             error instanceof Error
               ? error.message
-              : "There was an error retrieving your settings.",
+              : NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_SETTINGS_ERROR.message,
         },
-        -1,
+        IMAGE_DIALOG_TIMEOUT_MODAL,
       );
     }
   }
@@ -435,9 +609,9 @@ export default class ImageMethodDialog extends Vue {
             group: "alert",
             type: "danger",
             title: "Error",
-            text: "There was an error retrieving that image.",
+            text: NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_RETRIEVAL_ERROR.message,
           },
-          5000,
+          IMAGE_DIALOG_TIMEOUT_LONG,
         );
       }
     } else {
@@ -510,22 +684,9 @@ export default class ImageMethodDialog extends Vue {
       }
     } catch (error) {
       logger.error("Error starting camera preview:", error);
-      let errorMessage =
-        error instanceof Error ? error.message : "Failed to access camera";
-      if (
-        error instanceof Error &&
-        (error.name === "NotReadableError" || error.name === "TrackStartError")
-      ) {
-        errorMessage =
-          "Camera is in use by another application. Please close any other apps or browser tabs using the camera and try again.";
-      } else if (
-        error instanceof Error &&
-        (error.name === "NotAllowedError" ||
-          error.name === "PermissionDeniedError")
-      ) {
-        errorMessage =
-          "Camera access was denied. Please allow camera access in your browser settings.";
-      }
+      const errorMessage = createImageDialogCameraErrorMessage(
+        error instanceof Error ? error : new Error("Unknown camera error"),
+      );
       this.cameraState = "error";
       this.cameraStateMessage = errorMessage;
       this.error = errorMessage;
@@ -537,7 +698,7 @@ export default class ImageMethodDialog extends Vue {
           title: "Error",
           text: errorMessage,
         },
-        5000,
+        IMAGE_DIALOG_TIMEOUT_LONG,
       );
     }
   }
@@ -583,9 +744,9 @@ export default class ImageMethodDialog extends Vue {
           group: "alert",
           type: "danger",
           title: "Error",
-          text: "Failed to capture photo. Please try again.",
+          text: NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_CAPTURE_ERROR.message,
         },
-        5000,
+        IMAGE_DIALOG_TIMEOUT_LONG,
       );
     }
   }
@@ -634,9 +795,9 @@ export default class ImageMethodDialog extends Vue {
           group: "alert",
           type: "danger",
           title: "Error",
-          text: "There was an error finding the picture. Please try again.",
+          text: NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_NO_IMAGE_ERROR.message,
         },
-        5000,
+        IMAGE_DIALOG_TIMEOUT_LONG,
       );
       this.uploading = false;
       this.close();
@@ -663,25 +824,7 @@ export default class ImageMethodDialog extends Vue {
       this.close();
       this.imageCallback(response.data.url as string);
     } catch (error: unknown) {
-      let errorMessage = "There was an error saving the picture.";
-
-      if (axios.isAxiosError(error)) {
-        const status = error.response?.status;
-        const data = error.response?.data;
-
-        if (status === 401) {
-          errorMessage = "Authentication failed. Please try logging in again.";
-        } else if (status === 413) {
-          errorMessage = "Image file is too large. Please try a smaller image.";
-        } else if (status === 415) {
-          errorMessage =
-            "Unsupported image format. Please try a different image.";
-        } else if (status && status >= 500) {
-          errorMessage = "Server error. Please try again later.";
-        } else if (data?.message) {
-          errorMessage = data.message;
-        }
-      }
+      const errorMessage = createImageDialogUploadErrorMessage(error);
 
       this.$notify(
         {
@@ -690,7 +833,7 @@ export default class ImageMethodDialog extends Vue {
           title: "Error",
           text: errorMessage,
         },
-        5000,
+        IMAGE_DIALOG_TIMEOUT_LONG,
       );
       this.uploading = false;
       this.blob = undefined;
diff --git a/src/constants/notifications.ts b/src/constants/notifications.ts
index b4ecb6ab..233d21ad 100644
--- a/src/constants/notifications.ts
+++ b/src/constants/notifications.ts
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+import axios from "axios";
+
 // Notification message constants for user-facing notifications
 // Add new notification messages here as needed
 //
@@ -1382,3 +1384,235 @@ export const QR_TIMEOUT_SHORT = 1000; // Short operations like registration subm
 export const QR_TIMEOUT_MEDIUM = 2000; // Medium operations like URL copy
 export const QR_TIMEOUT_STANDARD = 3000; // Standard success messages
 export const QR_TIMEOUT_LONG = 5000; // Error messages and warnings
+
+// NewEditProjectView.vue specific constants
+// Used in: NewEditProjectView.vue (mounted method - account loading error)
+export const NOTIFY_PROJECT_ACCOUNT_LOADING_ERROR = {
+  title: "Account Loading Error",
+  message: "There was a problem loading your account info.",
+};
+
+// Used in: NewEditProjectView.vue (loadProject method - project retrieval error)
+export const NOTIFY_PROJECT_RETRIEVAL_ERROR = {
+  title: "Project Retrieval Error",
+  message: "There was an error retrieving that project.",
+};
+
+// Used in: NewEditProjectView.vue (confirmDeleteImage method - image deletion confirmation)
+export const NOTIFY_PROJECT_DELETE_IMAGE_CONFIRM = {
+  title: "Delete Image",
+  message: "Are you sure you want to delete the image?",
+};
+
+// Used in: NewEditProjectView.vue (deleteImage method - image deletion error)
+export const NOTIFY_PROJECT_DELETE_IMAGE_ERROR = {
+  title: "Image Deletion Error",
+  message: "There was a problem deleting the image.",
+};
+
+// Used in: NewEditProjectView.vue (deleteImage method - image deletion general error)
+export const NOTIFY_PROJECT_DELETE_IMAGE_GENERAL_ERROR = {
+  title: "Image Deletion Error",
+  message: "There was an error deleting the image.",
+};
+
+// Used in: NewEditProjectView.vue (validateLocation method - invalid location error)
+export const NOTIFY_PROJECT_INVALID_LOCATION = {
+  title: "Invalid Location",
+  message: "The location was invalid so it was not set.",
+};
+
+// Used in: NewEditProjectView.vue (validateStartDate method - invalid start date error)
+export const NOTIFY_PROJECT_INVALID_START_DATE = {
+  title: "Invalid Start Date",
+  message: "The start date was invalid so it was not set.",
+};
+
+// Used in: NewEditProjectView.vue (validateEndDate method - invalid end date error)
+export const NOTIFY_PROJECT_INVALID_END_DATE = {
+  title: "Invalid End Date",
+  message: "The end date was invalid so it was not set.",
+};
+
+// Used in: NewEditProjectView.vue (saveProject method - project save success)
+export const NOTIFY_PROJECT_SAVE_SUCCESS = {
+  title: "Success",
+  message: "The project was saved successfully.",
+};
+
+// Used in: NewEditProjectView.vue (saveProject method - partner location warning)
+export const NOTIFY_PROJECT_PARTNER_LOCATION_WARNING = {
+  title: "Partner Location Warning",
+  message:
+    "A partner was selected but the location was not set, so it was not sent to any partner.",
+};
+
+// Used in: NewEditProjectView.vue (sendToNostrPartner method - partner send success)
+export const NOTIFY_PROJECT_PARTNER_SEND_SUCCESS = {
+  title: "Partner Integration Success",
+  message: "The project info was sent to",
+};
+
+// Used in: NewEditProjectView.vue (sendToNostrPartner method - partner send error)
+export const NOTIFY_PROJECT_PARTNER_SEND_ERROR = {
+  title: "Partner Integration Error",
+  message: "Failed sending to",
+};
+
+// Used in: NewEditProjectView.vue (sendToNostrPartner method - partner send general error)
+export const NOTIFY_PROJECT_PARTNER_SEND_GENERAL_ERROR = {
+  title: "Partner Integration Error",
+  message: "There was an error sending to the partner service.",
+};
+
+// Used in: NewEditProjectView.vue (confirmEraseLatLong method - location deletion confirmation)
+export const NOTIFY_PROJECT_DELETE_LOCATION_CONFIRM = {
+  title: "Delete Location",
+  message: "Are you sure you want to delete the location?",
+};
+
+// Used in: NewEditProjectView.vue (showNostrPartnerInfo method - partner info)
+export const NOTIFY_PROJECT_NOSTR_PARTNER_INFO = {
+  title: "Partner Integration Info",
+  message:
+    "This will share your project information with external partner services using Nostr protocol.",
+};
+
+// Helper function for dynamic partner send success messages
+// Used in: NewEditProjectView.vue (sendToNostrPartner method - dynamic success message)
+export function createProjectPartnerSendSuccessMessage(
+  serviceName: string,
+): string {
+  return `${NOTIFY_PROJECT_PARTNER_SEND_SUCCESS.message} ${serviceName}.`;
+}
+
+// Helper function for dynamic partner send error messages
+// Used in: NewEditProjectView.vue (sendToNostrPartner method - dynamic error message)
+export function createProjectPartnerSendErrorMessage(
+  serviceName: string,
+  errorData: string,
+): string {
+  return `${NOTIFY_PROJECT_PARTNER_SEND_ERROR.message} ${serviceName}: ${errorData}`;
+}
+
+// NewEditProjectView.vue timeout constants
+export const PROJECT_TIMEOUT_SHORT = 1000; // Short operations like confirmations
+export const PROJECT_TIMEOUT_STANDARD = 3000; // Standard success messages
+export const PROJECT_TIMEOUT_LONG = 5000; // Error messages and warnings
+export const PROJECT_TIMEOUT_VERY_LONG = 7000; // Complex operations and partner errors
+
+// ImageMethodDialog.vue specific constants
+// Used in: ImageMethodDialog.vue (mounted method - settings retrieval error)
+export const NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_SETTINGS_ERROR = {
+  title: "Error",
+  message: "There was an error retrieving your settings.",
+};
+
+// Used in: ImageMethodDialog.vue (acceptUrl method - image retrieval error)
+export const NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_RETRIEVAL_ERROR = {
+  title: "Error",
+  message: "There was an error retrieving that image.",
+};
+
+// Used in: ImageMethodDialog.vue (startCameraPreview method - camera access error)
+export const NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_CAMERA_ACCESS_ERROR = {
+  title: "Error",
+  message: "Failed to access camera",
+};
+
+// Used in: ImageMethodDialog.vue (startCameraPreview method - camera in use error)
+export const NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_CAMERA_IN_USE = {
+  title: "Camera in Use",
+  message:
+    "Camera is in use by another application. Please close any other apps or browser tabs using the camera and try again.",
+};
+
+// Used in: ImageMethodDialog.vue (startCameraPreview method - camera permission denied)
+export const NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_CAMERA_PERMISSION_DENIED = {
+  title: "Camera Access Denied",
+  message:
+    "Camera access was denied. Please allow camera access in your browser settings.",
+};
+
+// Used in: ImageMethodDialog.vue (capturePhoto method - photo capture error)
+export const NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_CAPTURE_ERROR = {
+  title: "Error",
+  message: "Failed to capture photo. Please try again.",
+};
+
+// Used in: ImageMethodDialog.vue (uploadImage method - no image found error)
+export const NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_NO_IMAGE_ERROR = {
+  title: "Error",
+  message: "There was an error finding the picture. Please try again.",
+};
+
+// Used in: ImageMethodDialog.vue (uploadImage method - general upload error)
+export const NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_UPLOAD_ERROR = {
+  title: "Error",
+  message: "There was an error saving the picture.",
+};
+
+// Used in: ImageMethodDialog.vue (uploadImage method - authentication error)
+export const NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_AUTH_ERROR = {
+  title: "Authentication Error",
+  message: "Authentication failed. Please try logging in again.",
+};
+
+// Used in: ImageMethodDialog.vue (uploadImage method - file too large error)
+export const NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_FILE_TOO_LARGE = {
+  title: "File Too Large",
+  message: "Image file is too large. Please try a smaller image.",
+};
+
+// Used in: ImageMethodDialog.vue (uploadImage method - unsupported format error)
+export const NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_UNSUPPORTED_FORMAT = {
+  title: "Unsupported Format",
+  message: "Unsupported image format. Please try a different image.",
+};
+
+// Used in: ImageMethodDialog.vue (uploadImage method - server error)
+export const NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_SERVER_ERROR = {
+  title: "Server Error",
+  message: "Server error. Please try again later.",
+};
+
+// Helper function for dynamic camera error messages
+// Used in: ImageMethodDialog.vue (startCameraPreview method - dynamic camera error message)
+export function createImageDialogCameraErrorMessage(error: Error): string {
+  if (error.name === "NotReadableError" || error.name === "TrackStartError") {
+    return NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_CAMERA_IN_USE.message;
+  } else if (
+    error.name === "NotAllowedError" ||
+    error.name === "PermissionDeniedError"
+  ) {
+    return NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_CAMERA_PERMISSION_DENIED.message;
+  }
+  return error.message || NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_CAMERA_ACCESS_ERROR.message;
+}
+
+// Helper function for dynamic upload error messages
+// Used in: ImageMethodDialog.vue (uploadImage method - dynamic upload error message)
+export function createImageDialogUploadErrorMessage(error: any): string {
+  if (axios.isAxiosError(error)) {
+    const status = error.response?.status;
+    const data = error.response?.data;
+
+    if (status === 401) {
+      return NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_AUTH_ERROR.message;
+    } else if (status === 413) {
+      return NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_FILE_TOO_LARGE.message;
+    } else if (status === 415) {
+      return NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_UNSUPPORTED_FORMAT.message;
+    } else if (status && status >= 500) {
+      return NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_SERVER_ERROR.message;
+    } else if (data?.message) {
+      return data.message;
+    }
+  }
+  return NOTIFY_IMAGE_DIALOG_UPLOAD_ERROR.message;
+}
+
+// ImageMethodDialog.vue timeout constants
+export const IMAGE_DIALOG_TIMEOUT_STANDARD = 3000; // Standard error messages
+export const IMAGE_DIALOG_TIMEOUT_LONG = 5000; // Camera and upload errors
+export const IMAGE_DIALOG_TIMEOUT_MODAL = -1; // Modal confirmations (no auto-dismiss)
diff --git a/src/views/NewEditProjectView.vue b/src/views/NewEditProjectView.vue
index 25dec581..c39a9d42 100644
--- a/src/views/NewEditProjectView.vue
+++ b/src/views/NewEditProjectView.vue
@@ -235,7 +235,25 @@ import {
   NotificationIface,
 } from "../constants/app";
 import { PlatformServiceMixin } from "../utils/PlatformServiceMixin";
-import { createNotifyHelpers, TIMEOUTS } from "../utils/notify";
+import { createNotifyHelpers } from "../utils/notify";
+import {
+  NOTIFY_PROJECT_ACCOUNT_LOADING_ERROR,
+  NOTIFY_PROJECT_RETRIEVAL_ERROR,
+  NOTIFY_PROJECT_DELETE_IMAGE_CONFIRM,
+  NOTIFY_PROJECT_DELETE_IMAGE_ERROR,
+  NOTIFY_PROJECT_DELETE_IMAGE_GENERAL_ERROR,
+  NOTIFY_PROJECT_INVALID_LOCATION,
+  NOTIFY_PROJECT_INVALID_START_DATE,
+  NOTIFY_PROJECT_INVALID_END_DATE,
+  NOTIFY_PROJECT_SAVE_SUCCESS,
+  NOTIFY_PROJECT_PARTNER_LOCATION_WARNING,
+  NOTIFY_PROJECT_PARTNER_SEND_GENERAL_ERROR,
+  NOTIFY_PROJECT_DELETE_LOCATION_CONFIRM,
+  NOTIFY_PROJECT_NOSTR_PARTNER_INFO,
+  createProjectPartnerSendSuccessMessage,
+  createProjectPartnerSendErrorMessage,
+  PROJECT_TIMEOUT_VERY_LONG,
+} from "../constants/notifications";
 import { PlanActionClaim } from "../interfaces/claims";
 import {
   createEndorserJwtVcFromClaim,
@@ -310,7 +328,7 @@ export default class NewEditProjectView extends Vue {
   $router!: Router;
 
   // Notification helpers
-  private notifyHelpers = createNotifyHelpers(this.$notify);
+  private notify!: ReturnType<typeof createNotifyHelpers>;
 
   /**
    * Display error notification to user
@@ -318,7 +336,7 @@ export default class NewEditProjectView extends Vue {
    * @param message - Error message to display
    */
   errNote(message: string) {
-    this.notifyHelpers.error(message);
+    this.notify.error(message);
   }
 
   // Component state properties
@@ -358,6 +376,9 @@ export default class NewEditProjectView extends Vue {
    * Handles account validation and project loading with comprehensive error handling
    */
   async mounted() {
+    // Initialize notification helpers
+    this.notify = createNotifyHelpers(this.$notify);
+
     this.numAccounts = await retrieveAccountCount();
 
     const settings = await this.$accountSettings();
@@ -369,9 +390,7 @@ export default class NewEditProjectView extends Vue {
 
     if (this.projectId) {
       if (this.numAccounts === 0) {
-        this.notifyHelpers.error(
-          "There was a problem loading your account info.",
-        );
+        this.notify.error(NOTIFY_PROJECT_ACCOUNT_LOADING_ERROR.message);
       } else {
         this.loadProject(this.activeDid);
       }
@@ -422,7 +441,7 @@ export default class NewEditProjectView extends Vue {
       }
     } catch (error) {
       logger.error("Got error retrieving that project", error);
-      this.notifyHelpers.error("There was an error retrieving that project.");
+      this.notify.error(NOTIFY_PROJECT_RETRIEVAL_ERROR.message);
     }
   }
 
@@ -441,8 +460,8 @@ export default class NewEditProjectView extends Vue {
    * Shows confirmation dialog before proceeding with image deletion
    */
   confirmDeleteImage() {
-    this.notifyHelpers.confirm(
-      "Are you sure you want to delete the image?",
+    this.notify.confirm(
+      NOTIFY_PROJECT_DELETE_IMAGE_CONFIRM.message,
       async () => {
         await this.deleteImage();
       },
@@ -480,7 +499,7 @@ export default class NewEditProjectView extends Vue {
         // (either they'll simply continue or they're canceling and going back)
       } else {
         logger.error("Problem deleting image:", response);
-        this.notifyHelpers.error("There was a problem deleting the image.");
+        this.notify.error(NOTIFY_PROJECT_DELETE_IMAGE_ERROR.message);
         return;
       }
 
@@ -495,7 +514,7 @@ export default class NewEditProjectView extends Vue {
 
         // it already doesn't exist so we won't say anything to the user
       } else {
-        this.notifyHelpers.error("There was an error deleting the image.");
+        this.notify.error(NOTIFY_PROJECT_DELETE_IMAGE_GENERAL_ERROR.message);
       }
     }
   }
@@ -525,7 +544,7 @@ export default class NewEditProjectView extends Vue {
     }
     if (this.includeLocation) {
       if (!this.latitude || !this.longitude) {
-        this.notifyHelpers.error("The location was invalid so it was not set.");
+        this.notify.error(NOTIFY_PROJECT_INVALID_LOCATION.message);
         delete vcClaim.location;
       } else {
         vcClaim.location = {
@@ -548,9 +567,7 @@ export default class NewEditProjectView extends Vue {
       } catch {
         // it's not a valid date so erase it and tell the user
         delete vcClaim.startTime;
-        this.notifyHelpers.error(
-          "The start date was invalid so it was not set.",
-        );
+        this.notify.error(NOTIFY_PROJECT_INVALID_START_DATE.message);
       }
     } else {
       delete vcClaim.startTime;
@@ -564,7 +581,7 @@ export default class NewEditProjectView extends Vue {
       } catch {
         // it's not a valid date so erase it and tell the user
         delete vcClaim.endTime;
-        this.notifyHelpers.error("The end date was invalid so it was not set.");
+        this.notify.error(NOTIFY_PROJECT_INVALID_END_DATE.message);
       }
     } else {
       delete vcClaim.endTime;
@@ -580,7 +597,7 @@ export default class NewEditProjectView extends Vue {
     try {
       const resp = await this.axios.post(url, payload, { headers });
       if (resp.data?.success?.handleId) {
-        this.notifyHelpers.success("The project was saved successfully.");
+        this.notify.success(NOTIFY_PROJECT_SAVE_SUCCESS.message);
 
         this.errorMessage = "";
 
@@ -614,9 +631,7 @@ export default class NewEditProjectView extends Vue {
               );
             }
           } else {
-            this.notifyHelpers.error(
-              "A partner was selected but the location was not set, so it was not sent to any partner.",
-            );
+            this.notify.error(NOTIFY_PROJECT_PARTNER_LOCATION_WARNING.message);
           }
         }
 
@@ -654,7 +669,7 @@ export default class NewEditProjectView extends Vue {
         }
       }
       if (userMessage) {
-        this.notifyHelpers.error(userMessage);
+        this.notify.error(userMessage);
       }
       // Now set that error for the user to see.
       this.errorMessage = userMessage;
@@ -756,23 +771,26 @@ export default class NewEditProjectView extends Vue {
         { headers },
       );
       if (linkResp.status === 201) {
-        this.notifyHelpers.success(
-          `The project info was sent to ${serviceName}.`,
+        this.notify.success(
+          createProjectPartnerSendSuccessMessage(serviceName),
         );
       } else {
         // axios never gets here because it throws an error, but just in case
-        this.notifyHelpers.error(
-          `Failed sending to ${serviceName}: ${JSON.stringify(linkResp.data)}`,
+        this.notify.error(
+          createProjectPartnerSendErrorMessage(
+            serviceName,
+            JSON.stringify(linkResp.data),
+          ),
         );
       }
       // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-explicit-any
     } catch (error: any) {
       logger.error(`Error sending to ${serviceName}`, error);
-      let errorMessage = `There was an error sending to ${serviceName}.`;
+      let errorMessage = NOTIFY_PROJECT_PARTNER_SEND_GENERAL_ERROR.message;
       if (error.response?.data?.error?.message) {
         errorMessage = error.response.data.error.message;
       }
-      this.notifyHelpers.error(errorMessage, TIMEOUTS.VERY_LONG);
+      this.notify.error(errorMessage, PROJECT_TIMEOUT_VERY_LONG);
     }
   }
 
@@ -796,8 +814,8 @@ export default class NewEditProjectView extends Vue {
    * Shows confirmation dialog before clearing location data
    */
   confirmEraseLatLong() {
-    this.notifyHelpers.confirm(
-      "Are you sure you don't want to mark a location? This will erase the current location.",
+    this.notify.confirm(
+      NOTIFY_PROJECT_DELETE_LOCATION_CONFIRM.message,
       async () => {
         this.eraseLatLong();
       },
@@ -827,9 +845,9 @@ export default class NewEditProjectView extends Vue {
    * Displays privacy information about partner service integration
    */
   public showNostrPartnerInfo() {
-    this.notifyHelpers.info(
-      "This will submit this project to a partner on the nostr network. It will contain your public key data which may allow correlation, so don't allow this if you're not comfortable with that.",
-      TIMEOUTS.VERY_LONG,
+    this.notify.info(
+      NOTIFY_PROJECT_NOSTR_PARTNER_INFO.message,
+      PROJECT_TIMEOUT_VERY_LONG,
     );
   }