Challenge #7: Error Prevention and Feedback Challenge

Deliberately trigger an error (for example, by submitting an incomplete form) to assess how your site handles mistakes.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Identify a Form:
- Select a contact, sign-up, or checkout form on your website where errors might occur.
Trigger an Error:
- Intentionally submit the form without completing all the required fields or by entering invalid data.
- Optionally, use keyboard-only navigation to simulate users who rely on assistive technologies.
Observe the Error Messages:
- Note the error messages that appear. Check if they are visible, easy to understand, and properly positioned near the problematic fields.
- Determine if the error feedback is provided in an accessible format, such as through ARIA alerts or screen reader-friendly text.
Test the Correction Process:
- Follow the instructions provided in the error messages to correct your inputs.
- Resubmit the form to ensure that the correction process is smooth and intuitive.

Clarity of Error Messages: Are the error messages clear, concise, and immediately understandable?
Ease of Correction: Can users quickly identify the mistake and understand how to fix it?
Accessibility of Feedback: Is the error feedback accessible to users with disabilities (e.g., does it work well with screen readers, and are ARIA attributes correctly implemented)?
Feedback Timing and Visibility: Do the error messages appear promptly and remain visible long enough for users to take note?