Fix: Minor Components Incorrectly Marked As Complete

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Hey everyone! We've got a bit of a situation on our hands that some of you might have run into while tweaking your academic plans. It seems like there's a pesky bug that pops up when you're adding a minor to a plan you've already set up. Basically, after adding a minor, all the sidebar components related to that minor are showing up as complete, even if you haven't actually done anything yet! This can be super misleading and make it seem like you're further along than you actually are. So, let's dive into what's causing this and how we can squash it.

Understanding the Problem

So, here's the deal: when you add a minor to your existing academic plan, the system mistakenly flags all the components associated with that minor as complete right off the bat. Imagine you're building a house. You've got the foundation laid, the walls are up – that's your major all sorted. Now you decide, "Hey, let's add a sunroom!" But suddenly, the sunroom is marked as 'done' before you've even ordered the windows! Frustrating, right? This bug manifests as those little completion indicators lighting up prematurely, giving you a false sense of accomplishment. It's like the system is saying, "Great job! You've aced that minor!" before you've even picked up a book. Now, I know what you might be thinking: "Okay, but does it actually do anything?" Well, thankfully, it doesn't mess with your course adjustments too much. If you go ahead and add a course for your minor into the plan, it adjusts itself and reflects the actual status. However, the main issue is that we don't want these sections to show as complete from the get-go. It's confusing and can lead to overlooking actual requirements. We want a clean slate when you add a minor, so you can see exactly what needs to be done without any misleading indicators. This ensures that you have an accurate view of your progress and can plan accordingly. The core of the problem lies in how the system initializes the status of these components when a new minor is added. Instead of starting fresh, it seems to be inheriting or defaulting to a 'complete' state. Pinpointing the exact line of code responsible is the first step in tackling this bug. By addressing this, we can ensure a smoother, more intuitive planning experience for everyone. After all, your academic journey should be clear and straightforward, not a maze of misleading checkboxes!

Why This Happens

Alright, let's get into the nitty-gritty of why this bug is happening. It all boils down to how the system handles the initialization of the sidebar components when you tack on a minor to your existing academic plan. Essentially, when you add that minor, the system is supposed to create a fresh set of requirements and mark them as incomplete by default. But, for some reason, it's skipping that step and just assuming everything's already done. Think of it like this: you're setting up a new project in your project management software. When you add tasks, you expect them to be marked as 'to do,' not 'completed,' right? Our system is doing the equivalent of marking those tasks as 'completed' before you've even assigned them. So, where's the root cause? Well, it could be a few things. It might be that the code responsible for creating these components is pulling in some default settings that are incorrect. Or, it could be that there's a piece of code that's running after the components are created and mistakenly marking them as complete. Another possibility is that the system is reusing some old data from a previous session or a default template, causing it to think these components have already been addressed. To really nail it down, we need to dive into the codebase and trace the execution flow when a minor is added to a plan. We'll need to look at the specific functions that are responsible for creating and initializing these sidebar components. By examining the values that are being passed around and the logic that's being applied, we can hopefully pinpoint the exact moment where things go wrong. Once we identify that, it's usually a matter of tweaking the code to make sure the components are properly initialized as incomplete when a minor is first added. It's like making sure the project management software starts all new tasks as 'to do' instead of 'completed.' By fixing this, we can ensure that everyone gets an accurate and up-to-date view of their academic progress when adding a minor to their plan.

Investigating the Issue

To really squash this bug, we need to put on our detective hats and dig into the code. The first step is to reproduce the issue consistently. This means following the exact steps to add a minor to an existing plan and verifying that the sidebar components are indeed marked as complete prematurely. Once we can reliably reproduce the bug, we can start poking around in the codebase. The key areas to investigate are the sections of code responsible for:

  1. Creating the sidebar components: This is where the components for the minor are initially generated and added to the user interface.
  2. Initializing the component status: This is where the system sets the initial state of each component, including whether it's marked as complete or incomplete.
  3. Handling the addition of a minor: This is where the system processes the action of adding a minor to an existing plan and triggers the creation and initialization of the associated components.

We'll want to use debugging tools to step through the code and examine the values of variables at each step. This will help us understand exactly what's happening and where the problem lies. For example, we might want to check:

  • Whether the components are being created with the correct initial state (i.e., incomplete).
  • Whether there's a piece of code that's running after the components are created and mistakenly marking them as complete.
  • Whether the system is reusing old data or default templates that are causing the components to be initialized incorrectly.

We'll also want to look at the database to see how the component status is being stored and whether there are any discrepancies between the database and the user interface. By carefully examining the code and the data, we can hopefully pinpoint the exact cause of the bug and come up with a fix.

Removing False Completion Indicators

Okay, so we've investigated the issue and hopefully found the root cause. Now it's time to roll up our sleeves and actually fix it! The goal here is to make sure that when you add a minor to an existing plan, all those sidebar components start out as incomplete, giving you a clean slate to work with. Here's a breakdown of how we can tackle this:

  1. Identify the Problem Code: First, pinpoint the exact piece of code that's causing the components to be marked as complete prematurely. This might involve tracing the execution flow when a minor is added, examining the values of variables, and using debugging tools.
  2. Correct the Initialization Logic: Once you've found the culprit, adjust the code to ensure that the components are properly initialized as incomplete when a minor is first added. This might involve setting the initial state of the components to 'incomplete' explicitly or modifying the logic that determines the component status.
  3. Prevent Data Reuse: Make sure the system isn't reusing old data or default templates that could be causing the components to be initialized incorrectly. This might involve clearing any cached data or ensuring that the system is always creating new components from scratch when a minor is added.
  4. Test Thoroughly: After making the fix, test it thoroughly to make sure it works as expected. This means adding a minor to an existing plan and verifying that the sidebar components are indeed marked as incomplete. Also, test other scenarios to make sure the fix doesn't introduce any new issues.

For example, if the issue is that the code is pulling in some default settings that are incorrect, we can modify the code to explicitly set the initial state of the components to 'incomplete.' Or, if the issue is that there's a piece of code that's running after the components are created and mistakenly marking them as complete, we can remove or modify that code. By carefully addressing the root cause of the bug and testing the fix thoroughly, we can ensure that the sidebar components are always initialized correctly when a minor is added.

Solution

Alright, guys, let's talk solutions! So, after digging around in the code, here's what we've found and how we're fixing it. Basically, the issue was that when you added a minor, the system was using a default setting that marked all the components as complete right away. It was like it was assuming you'd already done all the work! To fix this, we had to dive into the code that creates those sidebar components and change the initial setting. Now, when a minor is added, the system explicitly sets all the components to 'incomplete.' This gives you a clean slate, so you can see exactly what you need to do without any confusion. But that's not all! We also found a few places where the system was accidentally reusing old data. This could happen if you had added and removed a minor before. To prevent this, we added some code to clear out any old data when a new minor is added. This ensures that you're always starting fresh. Finally, we've added a bunch of tests to make sure this doesn't happen again. These tests automatically check that the components are initialized correctly whenever a minor is added. This way, we can catch any regressions early on. So, what does this mean for you? Well, the next time you add a minor to your existing plan, you should see all the sidebar components correctly marked as incomplete. This should give you a much clearer picture of what you need to do to complete your minor. We hope this makes planning your academic journey a little bit easier!