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WordPress.org Profiles: Add validation to "Current location" selection

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[Site] Profiles [Type] Enhancement
Dominant language
PHP
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Description

For the “Current location” field, users can enter any value, for example “Polandtest”. I think it would make sense to be stricter here and allow users to select only from a predefined list of countries, especially if this information may be used later for filtering by country.

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Research direction

Start by locating the WordPress.org profile implementation for the “Current location” field and inspect how its submitted value is validated. Done means users can select only from a predefined country list and arbitrary values such as “Polandtest” are rejected; no specific file or test is named in the issue.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
backend, web-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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