Key-repeating behavior in vscode (Codespaces) web IDE
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- TypeScript
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Description
Describe the bug
Keep pressing j or k doesn't move cursor down or up lines in Web IDE
Additional context
There are solutions for MacOS and Windows based operating systems but not for Linux based Web IDE.
Contributor guide
First steps
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reproducing repeated j and k presses in the Codespaces Web IDE and compare the behavior with the existing MacOS and Windows solutions mentioned in the issue. Locate the key-repeat handling in the extension and determine what prevents cursor movement in the Linux-based web environment. Done means holding or repeatedly pressing j and k moves the cursor down and up as expected.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- typescript, vscode
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100