Description
Overview
Improve account security and user experience by implementing password strength analysis in the signup flow. Users should receive real-time feedback on password quality and be prevented from creating accounts with weak passwords.
Current Behavior
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Users can enter any password during signup.
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No visual indication of password strength is provided.
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Weak passwords may be accepted without warning.
Expected Behavior
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Password strength is evaluated as the user types.
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A visual strength indicator (Weak / Medium / Strong) is displayed.
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Password requirements are shown with live validation.
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Signup is blocked if the password does not meet minimum security requirements.
Requirements
Password Strength Criteria
Evaluate password strength based on:
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Minimum 8 characters
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At least 1 uppercase letter
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At least 1 lowercase letter
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At least 1 number
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At least 1 special character
Strength Levels
Score | Label
-- | --
0-2 | Weak
3-4 | Medium
5 | Strong
UI Components
Strength Meter
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Display a progress bar beneath the password field.
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Update in real time as the user types.
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Show color-coded feedback:
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Red = Weak
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Yellow/Orange = Medium
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Green = Strong
Requirements Checklist
Display live validation indicators:
✓ At least 8 characters
✓ Contains uppercase letter
✓ Contains lowercase letter
✗ Contains a number
✗ Contains a special character
Form Validation
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Prevent signup when password strength is classified as "Weak".
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Display a clear error message/toast explaining why submission was blocked.
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Ensure validation is enforced both visually and within form submission logic.
Acceptance Criteria
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Password strength updates in real time.
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Strength meter is visible and responsive.
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Password requirements checklist updates dynamically.
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Weak passwords cannot be submitted.
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Error message/toast appears when validation fails.
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Component is responsive across mobile and desktop devices.
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Existing signup functionality remains unaffected.
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Unit tests added for password strength calculation logic.
Description
Overview
Improve account security and user experience by implementing password strength analysis in the signup flow. Users should receive real-time feedback on password quality and be prevented from creating accounts with weak passwords.
Current Behavior
Expected Behavior
Requirements
Password Strength Criteria
Evaluate password strength based on:
Strength Levels
UI Components
Strength Meter
Requirements Checklist
Display live validation indicators:
Form Validation
Acceptance Criteria