nextcloud / nextcloud/tables

Add URL format hint and error feedback for table links

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JavaScript
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Description

When a user wants to add a link to a table, the format constraint requires the string to start with "https://...". The input field will not accept entries like "google.com". If a user tries to save an incorrectly formatted link, the edit field simply closes without showing an error message and, obviously, without saving the invalid input.

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It would be helpful to provide a hint for the user, for example as a placeholder, to indicate the correct format. Additionally, if the user attempts to save a wrongly formatted input, an error message should be displayed.

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Research direction

Start by locating the table-link edit field and the existing URL format validation described in the issue. Confirm the current save behavior and find any relevant frontend test or manual flow; done means the field indicates the expected https:// format and invalid input remains open with an error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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