ReadYouApp / ReadYouApp/ReadYou

Adding new account: Error "Unauthorized" displayed incorrectly

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Description

Sometimes my phone forgets to refresh its DNS settings, so trying to access local resources doesn't work until I toggle my WiFi. This led me around in circles trying to setup a Read You test until I realized my phone wasn't resolving my Fresh RSS server! 😅

This could potentially cause user confusion while trying to setup their account. Here's a few scenarios I'm noticing:

  • Enter invalid host - Unauthorized (should say "Address Not Found" or something along those lines)
  • Enter valid host with invalid path ([my FreshRSS host]/jkdfhjsdahjk) - Unauthorized (should indicate that a bad URL was entered)

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No file or test is named in the issue. Start by reproducing the add-account flow with an invalid host and with a valid host plus invalid path, then trace the account setup error handling; done when each case presents a distinct, actionable message.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile, networking
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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