Automattic / Automattic/jetpack

Flickr Widget: verify feed in widget settings, and display error message when invalid

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[Feature] Extra Sidebar Widgets [Pri] Low Enhancement
Dominant language
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Description

When setting up a new Flickr Widget, it would be nice if we checked the RSS feed in the widget settings right after the URL is entered into the field, and displayed an error message in the settings if the feed is empty or if the URL is wrong.

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Research direction

The issue does not name files or tests; start by locating the Flickr Widget implementation and its widget settings form. Trace how the RSS URL is handled, then verify that empty or invalid feeds produce an error in the settings after the URL is entered.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php, wordpress
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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