Add validation logic and form handling in a new JavaScript file. The …

[davidmelendez]

refactor: Separate JavaScript logic from form.html

📝 Description

A refactoring of the JavaScript handling in the application form was performed, separating the logic from the HTML file to improve code maintainability and organization.

🔂 Changes Made

• Removed inline script from form.html file
• Created a new form.js file to handle all form logic
• Linked the new JavaScript file in the HTML through a script tag

⚙️ Related Issue

• Issue Number: Refactor app-form.html to move <script> block into external JavaScript file #695

🍏 Type of Change

• Refactoring
• Bug fix
• New feature
• Documentation update

🎁 Acceptance Criteria

• Inline script has been completely removed from the HTML file
• All form logic is contained in the new form.js file
• The form maintains all its original functionality
• JavaScript file is correctly linked to the HTML

🧰 New Environment Variables or Requirements

No new environment variables or dependencies are required.

🧪 How to test

1. Navigate to the application form
2. Verify that all form fields work correctly:
   • Required fields show validation
   • "Learn More" buttons work
   • Custom fields show/hide as appropriate
3. Verify there are no errors in the browser console
4. Confirm that the form submits correctly

🚀 Deployment Notes (if applicable)

No additional deployment steps are required.

📸 Screenshots (if applicable)

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✅ Checklist

• I have performed a self-review of my code.
• My code follows the style guidelines of this project.
• I have commented my code where necessary.
• I have tested my code locally and verified the website is working as expected.
• (if applicable) I have added documentation in the README.
• (if applicable) I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works.
• (if applicable) New and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes.

[daaimah123]

✅ Great work @davidmelendez, approved!

Please kindly update the js file to be nested in an js/app folder or rename it app-form, there may be other app js files that come down as well as other forms used on the site, so its good to have some specificity.

Ready to merge after that change.

[monikkaelyse]

@davidmelendez @daaimah123 Will be reviewing shortly

[monikkaelyse]

Minor change requested - route "/household" no longer exists, appears to have been changed to "/app-household"

[daaimah123]

I will defer to @monikkaelyse for final approval, I see the update and it looks good on my end.