Building a Photo Browser
Create a performant, feature-rich photo browsing experience with AI assistance
Module Overview
Dive into practical AI-assisted development by building the core photo browsing functionality of PhotoVault. You'll learn how to leverage Claude Code to create responsive layouts, implement efficient image loading, and build an intuitive user interface—all while following best practices for performance and accessibility.
Grid Layouts
Build responsive, dynamic photo grids
Image Optimization
Implement lazy loading and caching
Navigation
Add search, filters, and navigation
What You'll Learn
Design and implement a responsive photo grid with Claude Code
Handle file system integration using Tauri's secure APIs
Optimize image loading with lazy loading and virtualization
Create smooth animations and transitions for better UX
Implement keyboard navigation and accessibility features
Add search and filtering capabilities to large photo collections
Topics Covered
Component Architecture
• PhotoGrid component design
• PhotoThumbnail optimization
• State management patterns
• Component composition
Performance Optimization
• Virtual scrolling implementation
• Image lazy loading strategies
• Memory management
• Render optimization
User Interface
• Responsive grid layouts
• Selection and multi-select
• Context menus and actions
• Loading states and feedback
File System Integration
• Tauri file system APIs
• Directory traversal
• Image format support
• Error handling
What You'll Build
A fully functional photo browser with these features:
• Dynamic grid that adapts to window size
• Smooth scrolling with thousands of images
• Thumbnail generation and caching
• Quick preview on hover or click
• Folder navigation sidebar
• Search by filename or date