# Requirements Document

## Introduction

This feature refactors the Asset Browser table structure to match the Shot Data Table implementation, providing better performance, consistency, and user experience across the VFX Project Management System.

## Glossary

- **Asset Browser**: The component that displays and manages assets in a project
- **Shot Data Table**: The TanStack Table-based component used for displaying shots
- **TanStack Table**: A powerful table library providing sorting, filtering, and selection capabilities
- **Asset Data Table**: The new component to be created for assets using TanStack Table
- **Column Definition**: Configuration objects that define table columns and their behavior
- **Row Selection**: The ability to select single or multiple table rows with keyboard modifiers

## Requirements

### Requirement 1

**User Story:** As a user, I want the asset browser table to have the same structure and behavior as the shot browser table, so that I have a consistent experience across different entity types.

#### Acceptance Criteria

1. WHEN viewing assets in table mode, THE Asset Browser SHALL use a TanStack Table-based component similar to ShotsDataTable
2. WHEN interacting with the asset table, THE system SHALL provide the same row selection behavior as the shot table (single click, ctrl+click, shift+click)
3. WHEN using column sorting and visibility controls, THE asset table SHALL behave identically to the shot table
4. WHEN performing bulk operations, THE asset table SHALL support the same selection patterns as the shot table
5. WHEN the table renders, THE system SHALL maintain the same performance characteristics as the shot table

### Requirement 2

**User Story:** As a developer, I want the asset table to use the same architectural patterns as the shot table, so that the codebase is maintainable and consistent.

#### Acceptance Criteria

1. WHEN implementing the asset table, THE system SHALL create an AssetsDataTable component following the same pattern as ShotsDataTable
2. WHEN defining asset columns, THE system SHALL create a columns.ts file with column definitions similar to shot columns
3. WHEN handling table state, THE system SHALL use the same TanStack Table state management patterns
4. WHEN implementing row actions, THE system SHALL use the same dropdown menu pattern as shots
5. WHEN managing column visibility, THE system SHALL persist settings using the same session storage approach

### Requirement 3

**User Story:** As a user, I want asset-specific columns and functionality to be properly integrated into the new table structure, so that I don't lose any existing features.

#### Acceptance Criteria

1. WHEN viewing asset columns, THE system SHALL display all current asset-specific columns (name, category, status, task statuses, description, updated date)
2. WHEN editing task statuses inline, THE system SHALL maintain the same EditableTaskStatus functionality
3. WHEN viewing thumbnails, THE system SHALL preserve the thumbnail column functionality
4. WHEN using category filtering, THE system SHALL maintain all existing filtering capabilities
5. WHEN performing asset-specific actions (edit, delete, view tasks), THE system SHALL preserve all current functionality

### Requirement 4

**User Story:** As a user, I want the asset table to support the same bulk operations as the shot table, so that I can efficiently manage multiple assets.

#### Acceptance Criteria

1. WHEN selecting multiple assets, THE system SHALL provide bulk task status change functionality
2. WHEN using bulk operations, THE system SHALL show the same popover interface as the shot table
3. WHEN performing bulk status changes, THE system SHALL update all selected assets optimistically
4. WHEN bulk operations complete, THE system SHALL show appropriate success/error messages
5. WHEN no assets are selected, THE system SHALL hide bulk operation controls

### Requirement 5

**User Story:** As a user, I want the migration to the new table structure to be seamless, so that my existing preferences and workflows are preserved.

#### Acceptance Criteria

1. WHEN the new table loads, THE system SHALL preserve existing column visibility preferences
2. WHEN using the detail panel, THE system SHALL maintain the same behavior as before
3. WHEN switching between view modes, THE system SHALL preserve the same functionality
4. WHEN using search and filters, THE system SHALL maintain all existing filter capabilities
5. WHEN the migration is complete, THE system SHALL remove the old table implementation without breaking changes