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Language-specific Errors

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JavaScript
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Description

I'd like error messages that tell students if they are writing code in the wrong place i.e. "Hmm... It looks like you are writing CSS in HTML. Did you put it in the right place?"

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the existing HTML/CSS/JavaScript editor behavior and how it currently reports errors. Define which misplaced-language cases are in scope and how the student-facing wording should be verified; done means the agreed cases produce clear, actionable messages.

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Assessment

Tech stack
css, html, javascript
Domain
frontend, web-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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