Live JavaScript validation of fields

Part 1: Min Size Handling

Problem: A nice thing about non-CCK nodes is that you can set a minimum number of words required for the body field. This allows elimination of entries too small to meet site standards. However, CCK textareas have no way of setting minimum required size.

Solution: I suggest adding a minsize check, however done in characters, rather than words. There is already a widget configuration for max length and we need one for min length, plus validation code.

Part 2: Usability of Validation (Min/Max)

Problem: Right now when validating the max size, the status message does not show how many characters have been already submitted. Moreover, if the validation fails it takes another form submit to check if the entry is better.

Solution: Need to write out the entered # of characters into status message. Plus, consider adding JavaScript code to count characters in real time and display them OR pop a client side validation warning.