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Form Validation Error State
The inline-error pattern this entire set's fields share: on submit, a failing field's border and helper text switch to destructive with an icon-led message — replacing helper text, never stacking beside it.
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Stack: React + Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui — every prompt is written for this stack and is most accurate in it.
Dependencies: lucide-react
Overview
Trigger
Errors appear on submit, not on every keystroke
Replacement
Error message replaces helper text — never both at once
Color
border-destructive + ring-destructive/20, icon-led message text
Accessibility
aria-invalid + aria-describedby + role="alert" on the message