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[Outreachy Task Submission] The error message when adding a post is unclear #4793

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@mo-gbolahan

Description:
When attempting to add a post to the platform using the 'Counting and Results - Title and Description DELETED' survey, users encounter an error message stating, "Failed to create a post. Please recheck the your input." This error message lacks specificity, making it challenging for users to identify the specific input field(s) that require attention or correction. As a result, users may experience frustration and inefficiency in addressing the issue and successfully submitting the post.

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Click on the "Add Post" button.
  2. Select the 'Counting and Results - Title and Description DELETED' survey.
  3. Fill in the required input fields.
  4. Click on the "Submit" button.

Expected Behavior:
Upon submission of the post, if any input field is incomplete or incorrect, users should receive an error message that clearly specifies the input field(s) requiring attention. This would enable users to quickly identify and rectify the issue, facilitating successful post submission.

Actual Behavior:
After attempting to submit the post, users receive the generic error message, "Failed to create a post. Please recheck the your input," without specific details regarding the input validation errors. This lack of specificity hampers user troubleshooting efforts and diminishes user experience.

Impact:

  • Users may struggle to identify and correct input errors, leading to frustration and potential abandonment of the post submission process.
  • The lack of detailed error messaging contributes to inefficiencies and impedes user productivity within the platform.

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