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Common Errors

Missing Required Fields​

Error: person.name is required

Solution: Add the name field under person:

person:
  name: Your Name

Invalid Email Format​

Error: person.email does not match format 'email'

Solution: Use a valid email address:

person:
  email: your.name@example.com

Skill Level Out of Range​

Error: level must be less than or equal to 100

Solution: Use a value between 0 and 100:

technicalSkills:
  domains:
    - name: Programming
      competencies:
        - name: Go
          level: 85  # Must be 0-100

Invalid YAML Syntax​

Error: Invalid YAML syntax

Solution: Check for common issues:

  • Consistent indentation (use spaces, not tabs)
  • Colons after field names
  • Properly closed quotes
  • Valid array/list syntax with -

Empty Required Arrays​

Error: career.missions must contain at least 1 item

Solution: Add at least one item to the array:

career:
  - companyName: Tech Corp
    missions:
      - position: Software Engineer
        company: Tech Corp

Troubleshooting​

Validation Passes but CV Looks Wrong​

Validation only checks structure and data types, not visual output. Check:

  • Theme compatibility with your CV structure
  • Theme-specific requirements
  • Output format settings