nextcloud / nextcloud/contacts

The field Name is filled in with the name of field by default when creating a new contact

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0. Needs triage bug feature: contacts
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Description

Describe the bug

When creating a new contact the field Name is already filled with the placeholder called Name, what is wrong.

Steps to reproduce
  1. Go to Contacts
  2. Click on Add new contact
  3. Observe that the field Name is already filled in with the placeholder Name, which is active.
  4. The field should be empty by default.
Expected behavior

The field Name should be prompted to write down the name of contact.

Actual behavior

The field Name is already filled in with the placeholder containing the word Name.
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Contact version

5.3.2

Operating system

Ubuntu 22.04

PHP engine version

PHP 8.1

Web server

Apache (supported)

Database

None

Additional info

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue by opening Contacts, selecting Add new contact, and inspecting the Name field in version 5.3.2. Locate the frontend entry point for the new-contact form and verify that the field is empty on initial display while its prompt remains available.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
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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