opensafely-core / opensafely-core/opencodelists

Make errors more visible for CSV upload on the "create a codelist" form

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Description

Why are we doing this?

From @rw251 while testing #2705:

If your CSV is invalid, then after clicking Create, you are taken to the top of the page with no indication that there was a problem (other than you're not looking at the builder screen). You need to scroll down to see what the problem is.

How will we know when it's done?

When it is more obvious for a user to know that their attempt to upload a invalid CSV failed.

What are we doing?

Again, from @rw251:

We should probably have a message at the top like "There was a problem with one of the fields, please review your answers" to avoid confusion.

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Research direction

Start with the create-a-codelist form and follow the invalid CSV submission and validation flow. The work is done when a failed upload produces an obvious message near the top of the page explaining that the attempt failed and the form needs review.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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