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Michael Czechowski 782e87705c docs: add spec, plan, and task breakdown for issue #4
Pedagogical validation message rewrite across 17 English lesson
modules and 5 localized variants (ar, de, es, pl, uk).
2026-03-28 19:21:24 +01:00

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Tasks

Phase 1: Preparation

  • Task 1.1: Audit existing tests for hardcoded validation message assertions; note any that need updating
  • Task 1.2: Read each priority English module and draft replacement messages using the hint style guide (concept question / property hint / directional nudge)

Phase 2: English Priority Modules (100% answer-revealing)

  • Task 2.1: Rewrite validation messages in lessons/flexbox.json (6 messages) [P]
  • Task 2.2: Rewrite validation messages in lessons/01-box-model.json (10 messages) [P]
  • Task 2.3: Rewrite validation messages in lessons/03-colors.json (4 messages) [P]
  • Task 2.4: Rewrite validation messages in lessons/12-positioning.json (5 messages) [P]

Phase 3: English Remaining Modules

  • Task 3.1: Rewrite messages in lessons/00-basic-selectors.json (15 messages) [P]
  • Task 3.2: Rewrite messages in lessons/00-basics.json (4 messages) [P]
  • Task 3.3: Rewrite messages in lessons/01-advanced-selectors.json (8 messages) [P]
  • Task 3.4: Rewrite messages in lessons/04-typography.json (1 message) [P]
  • Task 3.5: Rewrite messages in lessons/05-units-variables.json (3 messages) [P]
  • Task 3.6: Rewrite messages in lessons/06-transitions-animations.json (8 messages) [P]
  • Task 3.7: Rewrite messages in lessons/07-layouts.json (8 messages) [P]
  • Task 3.8: Rewrite messages in lessons/08-responsive.json (8 messages) [P]
  • Task 3.9: Rewrite messages in lessons/09-gradients.json (3 messages) [P]
  • Task 3.10: Rewrite messages in lessons/10-tailwind-basics.json (16 messages) [P]
  • Task 3.11: Rewrite messages in lessons/11-filters.json (4 messages) [P]
  • Task 3.12: Rewrite messages in lessons/13-pseudo-elements.json (4 messages) [P]
  • Task 3.13: Rewrite messages in lessons/grid.json (5 messages) [P]

Phase 4: Localized Variants

  • Task 4.1: Update Arabic (ar/) localized modules with pedagogical messages [P]
  • Task 4.2: Update German (de/) localized modules with pedagogical messages [P]
  • Task 4.3: Update Spanish (es/) localized modules with pedagogical messages [P]
  • Task 4.4: Update Polish (pl/) localized modules with pedagogical messages [P]
  • Task 4.5: Update Ukrainian (uk/) localized modules with pedagogical messages [P]

Phase 5: Validation & Polish

  • Task 5.1: Run npm run format.lessons to ensure JSON formatting consistency
  • Task 5.2: Run npm run test and fix any test failures related to message text assertions
  • Task 5.3: Grep audit — verify no "Set " answer-revealing patterns remain in any lesson file
  • Task 5.4: Spot-check a few lessons via npm start to confirm messages render correctly in the UI