agentsqripts/lib/ui-problems/ambiguousLabelDetector.js

Comprehensive static code analysis toolkit for identifying technical debt, security vulnerabilities, performance issues, and code quality problems

/**
 * @file Ambiguous label detector for UI accessibility and usability analysis
 * @description Single responsibility: Identify non-descriptive UI labels that harm user experience
 * 
 * This module detects UI labels that provide insufficient context for users, particularly
 * affecting accessibility for screen readers and cognitive load for all users. Ambiguous
 * labels like "click here" or "more" fail to communicate their purpose clearly, creating
 * barriers to effective user interaction and violating accessibility best practices.
 * 
 * Design rationale:
 * - Pattern-based detection covers common ambiguous label antipatterns
 * - High severity classification reflects significant accessibility impact
 * - Actionable recommendations guide developers toward better alternatives
 * - Simple string matching provides fast analysis across large codebases
 */

/**
 * Detect ambiguous UI labels using pattern matching with accessibility impact assessment
 * 
 * Technical function: Pattern-based detection of non-descriptive UI text with severity classification
 * 
 * Implementation rationale:
 * - Predefined pattern list covers most common ambiguous label antipatterns
 * - Case-insensitive matching catches variations in capitalization
 * - High severity classification reflects serious accessibility and usability impact
 * - Structured issue format enables integration with reporting and remediation tools
 * 
 * Ambiguous label detection strategy:
 * - Comprehensive pattern list based on accessibility guidelines and UX research
 * - String inclusion matching catches embedded patterns in larger text
 * - Content category classification helps organize remediation efforts
 * - File path tracking enables precise location identification
 * 
 * Accessibility impact analysis:
 * - Screen reader users rely on descriptive labels for navigation context
 * - Cognitive accessibility suffers when labels don't explain their purpose
 * - Keyboard navigation users need clear action descriptions
 * - SEO and search accessibility improved with descriptive text
 * 
 * Common ambiguous patterns identified:
 * - "click here": Generic action without destination context
 * - "submit": Unclear what is being submitted or to where
 * - "more": Vague expansion without content preview
 * - "ok": Ambiguous confirmation without clear action result
 * - "go": Generic navigation without destination indication
 * - "next": Sequential navigation without context of sequence
 * 
 * False positive considerations:
 * - Simple string matching may catch patterns in comments or strings
 * - Context-aware analysis could improve precision (future enhancement)
 * - Manual review recommended for patterns in non-UI contexts
 * - Pattern refinement based on project-specific vocabulary
 * 
 * Remediation guidance:
 * - Replace generic labels with specific action descriptions
 * - Include destination or result information in link text
 * - Use verb + object pattern for clear action communication
 * - Consider ARIA labels for additional context when needed
 * 
 * @param {string} content - UI file content to analyze for ambiguous labels
 * @param {string} filePath - File path for issue location tracking
 * @returns {Array<Object>} Array of ambiguous label issues with severity and recommendations
 * @example
 *   const issues = detectAmbiguousLabels(`
 *     <button>Submit</button>
 *     <a href="/docs">Click here for more info</a>
 *   `, 'components/Form.jsx');
 *   // Returns issues for "submit" and "click here" patterns
 */
function detectAmbiguousLabels(content, filePath) {
  const issues = [];
  const ambiguousPatterns = [
    'click here', 'submit', 'more', 'ok', 'go', 'next'
  ];
  
  ambiguousPatterns.forEach(pattern => {
    if (content.toLowerCase().includes(pattern)) {
      issues.push({
        type: 'ambiguous_labels',
        severity: 'HIGH',
        category: 'Content',
        labelText: pattern,
        description: `Ambiguous label text: "${pattern}"`,
        file: filePath,
        recommendation: `Replace "${pattern}" with more descriptive text`
      });
    }
  });
  
  return issues;
}

module.exports = {
  detectAmbiguousLabels
};