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FEATURE REQUEST:Improve Error Messages for Network and API Failures #303

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@anushka1330

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  • Yes, it is related to a problem

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🌟 Feature Description

Improve the application's error handling by displaying clear, user-friendly error messages for different types of failures, such as network connectivity issues, authentication failures, API errors, and request timeouts.

🔍 Problem Statement

At present, generic error messages provide limited information when an operation fails. Users may not understand whether the issue is caused by internet connectivity, authentication, server availability, or another unexpected error.

More descriptive error messages will help users identify the problem quickly and know what action to take.

🎯 Expected Outcome
Display meaningful error messages based on the type of failure.
Differentiate between:
Network connectivity errors
Authentication failures
API/server errors
Request timeout errors
Suggest corrective actions such as checking the internet connection, signing in again, or retrying the request.
Present errors using consistent SnackBars, dialogs, or banners throughout the application.
📷 Screenshots and Design Ideas

Design Idea:

Network Error:

"No internet connection. Please check your network and try again."

Timeout Error:

"The request is taking longer than expected. Please try again."

Authentication Error:

"Your session has expired. Please sign in again."

Server Error:

"Something went wrong on our end. Please try again later."

(No screenshots are available at the moment.)

📋 Additional Context

This enhancement primarily affects frontend error handling and user feedback. A centralized error-handling utility or helper class can be introduced to map different exceptions to consistent and informative messages, improving maintainability and the overall user experience.

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