openedx / openedx/frontend-component-header

Dashboard dropdown link and courses nav link go to the same place

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Description

The dropdown dashboard link and courses nav link both direct to the dashboard page. Their naming and descriptions in Header.messages suggest they would be distinct. This can lead to user-confusion and it is suggested these should be either named the same or direct to different locations.

This could be solved by the customizable header once/if it is built, but a more sensible default is recommended.

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Research direction

Start in src/Header.jsx at lines 55-59 and 64-68, then compare the corresponding entries in Header.messages.jsx. Review the customizable-header proposal linked in the issue before deciding whether the labels or destinations should differ. Done means the two navigation choices have distinct, intentional naming and behavior, with the chosen default documented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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