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Dani B 5740c9bd8d docs(01-08): complete enhanced error handling plan
Tasks completed: 3/3
- Enhanced login page with specific error handling for invalid password vs account not found
- Enhanced signup page with specific error messages for email conflicts, weak passwords, etc.
- Enhanced password reset page with comprehensive error handling and user guidance
- Added accessibility announcements via SemanticsService for screen readers
- Connected all pages to AuthProvider for real authentication operations

SUMMARY: .planning/phases/01-authentication/01-08-SUMMARY.md
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phase: 01-authentication
plan: 08
subsystem: auth
tags: [flutter, error-handling, authentication, user-feedback, accessibility]
# Dependency graph
requires:
- phase: 01-authentication
plan: 03
provides: authentication UI pages and AuthProvider integration
provides:
- Enhanced login page with specific error messages for invalid password vs account not found
- Enhanced signup page with specific error messages for email conflicts, weak passwords, etc.
- Enhanced password reset page with comprehensive error handling and user guidance
affects: [01-authentication, 02-household-creation]
# Tech tracking
tech-stack:
added: [flutter_riverpod, semantics_service, accessibility-features]
patterns: [error-handling-patterns, user-feedback-patterns, accessibility-announcements]
key-files:
created: []
modified:
- "lib/features/authentication/presentation/pages/login_page.dart"
- "lib/features/authentication/presentation/pages/signup_page.dart"
- "lib/features/authentication/presentation/pages/reset_password_page.dart"
- "lib/features/authentication/presentation/widgets/password_reset_form.dart"
key-decisions:
- "Used ConsumerStatefulWidget for Riverpod integration in authentication pages"
- "Implemented specific error messages for each AuthException type"
- "Added accessibility announcements via SemanticsService for screen readers"
- "Enhanced error disposal when user starts typing to improve UX"
- "Added comprehensive success messages with step-by-step instructions"
patterns-established:
- "Pattern 1: Specific error handling with user-friendly messages for each exception type"
- "Pattern 2: Accessibility announcements for state changes and errors"
- "Pattern 3: Error disposal on user input to improve user experience"
- "Pattern 4: Consistent error message styling across all authentication pages"
# Metrics
duration: 8min
completed: 2026-01-28
---
# Phase 1: Plan 08 Summary
**Enhanced authentication pages with comprehensive error handling and specific user feedback for different failure scenarios**
## Performance
- **Duration:** 8 min
- **Started:** 2026-01-28T17:26:04Z
- **Completed:** 2026-01-28T17:34:44Z
- **Tasks:** 3
- **Files modified:** 4
## Accomplishments
- Login page now distinguishes between invalid password and account not found errors with specific messages
- Signup page provides specific feedback for email conflicts, weak passwords, and password mismatches
- Password reset page handles all error scenarios with helpful guidance and recovery instructions
- All pages include accessibility announcements for screen readers
- Error messages are properly disposed when users start typing again
- Consistent error styling and positioning across all authentication flows
## Task Commits
Each task was committed atomically:
1. **Task 1: Enhance login page with error handling** - `bd21a62` (feat)
2. **Task 2: Enhance signup page with error handling** - `ef471f2` (feat)
3. **Task 3: Enhance password reset pages with error handling** - `e69cb9b` (feat)
**Plan metadata:** None (summary created after plan completion)
## Files Created/Modified
- `lib/features/authentication/presentation/pages/login_page.dart` - Enhanced with AuthProvider integration, specific error handling, and accessibility features
- `lib/features/authentication/presentation/pages/signup_page.dart` - Enhanced with comprehensive error mapping and password validation
- `lib/features/authentication/presentation/pages/reset_password_page.dart` - Enhanced with detailed success instructions and improved error handling
- `lib/features/authentication/presentation/widgets/password_reset_form.dart` - Added onEmailChanged callback for better error disposal
## Decisions Made
- Connected all authentication pages to AuthProvider for real authentication operations instead of simulations
- Implemented specific error messages for each AuthException type to provide actionable feedback
- Added SemanticsService announcements for accessibility compliance
- Enhanced error disposal when users start typing to improve user experience
- Added comprehensive success messages with step-by-step instructions for password reset
## Deviations from Plan
None - plan executed exactly as written.
## Issues Encountered
None - all tasks completed successfully without issues.
## User Setup Required
None - no external service configuration required.
## Next Phase Readiness
Authentication error handling is now comprehensive with specific user feedback for all failure scenarios. The authentication system is ready for household creation phase where users will need to authenticate to create and join households. All error handling patterns are established and can be extended to future authentication features.
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*Phase: 01-authentication*
*Completed: 2026-01-28*