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✍ Writing principles

<Principle 1>
Whenever possible, offer a solution

While it's important to be direct in error messages, it's equally important to be helpful. Avoid messaging that focuses on the problem without offering a solution or way forward:

Your password's too short
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Don't
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Instead, help the people who use your product understand why they're experiencing an error and how they can avoid similar errors in the future:

Choose a password that is at least 8 characters long
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Do
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