McMaster-Baja-Racing / McMaster-Baja-Racing/Better-Data-Viewer

Fix Port 8080 Blocking

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backend bug desktop
Dominant language
TypeScript
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Forks
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Description

Describe the bug
If a program uses port 8080, then the backend isn't able to access that port

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Run program that uses port 8080
  2. Run Data Viewer
  3. Attempt to use backend
  4. See that it doesn't work

Expected behavior
Programs using port 8080 should not block the backend from working

Additional context
NI software which is used as part of McMaster courses use hog port 8080 from launch like a virus

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or backend entry points. First reproduce the failure with port 8080 occupied, then locate the backend's port configuration and startup path. Done means the backend remains usable when another program already uses port 8080.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
backend, networking
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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