Create a programming exercise with manual assessment enabled

Oct 13, 2025 by talynt.org 24 views

Introduction

As educators and instructors, we strive to create a seamless and engaging experience for our students. However, sometimes, technical issues can hinder this experience. In this article, we will discuss a bug that affects the assessment dashboard of a programming exercise, specifically when it comes to deleting feedback text and score with the backspace key.

Describe the Bug

When assessing programming submissions and adding inline feedback on a code line, deleting text or the score with backspace is not possible. This issue arises when instructors attempt to remove feedback they have added to a student's submission. The inability to delete feedback using the backspace key can lead to cluttered and disorganized assessment dashboards, making it challenging for instructors to provide accurate and timely feedback to students.

To Reproduce

To replicate this issue, follow these steps:

Create a programming exercise with manual assessment enabled: This is a crucial step, as the issue only arises when manual assessment is enabled. If you're using an automated assessment system, you won't encounter this problem.
Submit a programming exercise: Once you have created the exercise, submit a programming exercise to test the assessment dashboard.
Go to the 'Assessment Dashboard' of this exercise: After the deadline, navigate to the assessment dashboard of the submitted exercise.
Click on 'Assess': This will take you to the assessment page, where you can add feedback to the student's submission.
Add new inline feedback by clicking the plus icon next to the line number: This will allow you to add feedback to a specific line of code.
Enter some feedback text: Type in some feedback text to test the issue.
Try to remove it with the backspace key: Attempt to delete the feedback text using the backspace key. Unfortunately, this will not work.
Same for the score field: The same issue arises when trying to delete the score field using the backspace key.

Expected Behavior

The expected behavior is that the backspace key should function as intended, allowing instructors to easily delete feedback text and score. This would streamline the assessment process, making it more efficient and effective.

Screenshots

To better understand the issue, please refer to the following screenshot: https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e21b77ed-7762-48f6-9c85-325b3c129331

Which Version of Artemis Are You Seeing the Problem On?

This issue is observed on version 7.10.5 of Artemis.

What Browsers Are You Seeing the Problem On?

The problem is specifically observed on Safari.

Additional Context

Unfortunately, there is no additional context to provide, as this issue is a standalone bug that affects the assessment dashboard of a programming exercise.

Relevant Log Output

# No relevant log output is available for this issue.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the inability to delete feedback text and score with the backspace key is a significant issue that affects the assessment dashboard of a programming exercise. This bug can lead to cluttered and disorganized assessment dashboards, making it challenging for instructors to provide accurate and timely feedback to students. We hope that this article has provided a clear understanding of the issue and its implications. We look forward to resolving this bug and providing a seamless experience for our users.

Recommendations

To resolve this issue, we recommend the following:

Update to the latest version of Artemis: Ensure that you are running the latest version of Artemis, as this may resolve the issue.
Use the delete key instead of backspace: As a temporary workaround, use the delete key to delete feedback text and score.
Report the issue: If you are experiencing this issue, please report it to our support team, providing as much detail as possible.

Q&A: Deleting Feedback Text and Score with Backspace is Not Possible

In our previous article, we discussed a bug that affects the assessment dashboard of a programming exercise, specifically when it comes to deleting feedback text and score with the backspace key. In this article, we will provide a Q&A section to address common questions and concerns related to this issue.

Q: What is the issue with deleting feedback text and score with the backspace key?

A: The issue is that the backspace key does not function as intended, making it impossible to delete feedback text and score. This can lead to cluttered and disorganized assessment dashboards, making it challenging for instructors to provide accurate and timely feedback to students.

Q: Which version of Artemis is affected by this issue?

A: This issue is observed on version 7.10.5 of Artemis.

Q: Which browsers are affected by this issue?

A: The problem is specifically observed on Safari.

Q: What is the expected behavior?

A: The expected behavior is that the backspace key should function as intended, allowing instructors to easily delete feedback text and score.

Q: What can I do as a workaround?

A: As a temporary workaround, you can use the delete key to delete feedback text and score.

Q: How can I report this issue?

A: If you are experiencing this issue, please report it to our support team, providing as much detail as possible.

Q: Will this issue be resolved in the next update?

A: We are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible. However, we cannot provide a specific timeline for the next update.

Q: Can I use a different browser to avoid this issue?

A: While using a different browser may resolve the issue, we recommend using the latest version of Artemis to ensure that you have the latest features and bug fixes.

Q: How can I prevent this issue from occurring in the future?

A: To prevent this issue from occurring in the future, ensure that you are running the latest version of Artemis and use the delete key to delete feedback text and score.

Q: Can I get a refund or compensation for the inconvenience caused by this issue?

A: We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this issue. However, we do not offer refunds or compensation for technical issues.

Q: How can I stay updated on the status of this issue?

A: You can stay updated on the status of this issue by following our support team on social media or by checking our website for updates.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Q&A section provides a comprehensive overview of the issue with deleting feedback text and score with the backspace key. We hope that this article has provided a clear understanding of the issue and its implications. We look forward to resolving this bug and providing a seamless experience for our users.

Recommendations

To resolve this issue, we recommend the following:

Update to the latest version of Artemis: Ensure that you are running the latest version of Artemis, as this may resolve the issue.
Use the delete key instead of backspace: As a temporary workaround, use the delete key to delete feedback text and score.
Report the issue: If you are experiencing this issue, please report it to our support team, providing as much detail as possible.

By following these recommendations, you can continue to use the assessment dashboard effectively, despite this bug. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to resolve this issue.