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Improve Error Handling for Unsupported Video Formats #1605

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@Adithyakp86

Description

Currently, when a user tries to import an unsupported or corrupted video file, the application does not provide a clear and user-friendly error message. This can make it difficult for users to understand why the import failed.

Expected Behavior

  • Detect unsupported or invalid video files before processing.
  • Display a clear error message explaining why the file cannot be imported.
  • Suggest supported file formats (e.g., MP4, WebM, MOV, etc.) if applicable.
  • Prevent the application from entering an inconsistent state after a failed import.

Current Behavior

The import either fails silently or displays a generic error that does not help users identify the problem.

Proposed Solution

  • Validate the file type and codec before starting the import process.
  • Show a descriptive error dialog or toast notification.
  • Log the detailed error in the browser console for debugging purposes.
  • Add unit tests for unsupported file import scenarios.

Benefits

  • Better user experience.
  • Easier debugging.
  • Reduced confusion for first-time users.
  • Improved application reliability.

Additional Information

This enhancement would make file importing more robust and improve the overall usability of Reframe.

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