Objective
Document the existing validation logic used in the Account Creation form, with a focus on username validation, password validation, and related error messages. This documentation will support Growth team design work by clarifying the constraints and behaviors that shape current form UI and UX.
Problem Statement
Without a consolidated view of this logic, it is challenging to design and iterate on form improvements that are technically feasible and consistent with current system behavior.
Scope
This spike focuses on documenting existing behavior to inform design and engineering alignment.
In scope:
- Username validation rules, including format, length, character restrictions, and availability checks
- Password validation rules, including strength requirements and disallowed patterns
- Validation related error messages and the conditions under which they are triggered
- Where validation is enforced, such as client side, server side, or API level
Goals:
Product, designers and engineers share a clear understanding of current validation behavior and constraints
Growth team design work can reference this documentation to avoid proposing infeasible or inconsistent UI changes
Acceptance Criteria:
- A document (or comment in this task) describing current validation rules and enforcement points
- An inventory of validation related error messages
- If time allows, a summary of constraints and implications for future form UI and UX improvements
Time boxed engineering investigation:
