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Automatic translations of text larger than 30k characters fails

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TypeScript
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Description

Describe the bug

Automatic translations of text larger than 30k characters fails. The translation service we use has a limit of 30k characters which we don't currently handle.

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Research direction

Start by locating the automatic translation integration and any tests covering translation requests. Reproduce the failure with text larger than 30,000 characters, then verify that oversized text is handled within the translation service's limit and that the relevant tests pass.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
localization
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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