Task name validation allows whitespace-only input without error #567
Description
Description
When saving a task without a name, the app correctly shows the error “This field is required”.
However, if the user enters only spaces in the task name field:
- No validation error is shown
- The task is not saved (which is good)
- But the lack of feedback is confusing
Additionally, if the task name starts with leading spaces (e.g. " Task name"), the task also fails to save without any error message.
Actual Behavior
- Whitespace-only input shows no validation error
- Task is not saved, but no feedback is provided
- Leading spaces in task name prevent saving without explanation
Why this matters
- Silent validation failures confuse users
- Whitespace-only input should not bypass required field validation
- Trimming or validating input improves UX and data consistency
Steps to reproduce
Steps to Reproduce
- Create a new task
- Leave the task name empty
- Observe: “This field is required” is shown
- Enter only spaces in the task name field
- Try to save the task
- Enter a valid name with leading spaces (e.g.
" My Task") - Try to save again
What was the expected result?
Expected Behavior
- Whitespace-only input should be treated as empty and show “This field is required”
- OR show a clear error such as “Task name cannot contain only spaces”
- Leading spaces should either:
- Be automatically trimmed, or
- Show a validation error explaining why saving failed
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