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TypeError: undefined is not an object (evaluating 'window.webkit.messageHandlers')

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Description

## Error

```
undefined is not an object (evaluating 'window.webkit.messageHandlers')
```

## Stack trace

```
/tracks/java:1 in sendDataToNative
/tracks/java:1 in sendPageHideMessage
/tracks/java:1
```

## Tracking Details
- **Project**: exercism-js
- **Sentry**: [TypeError: undefined is not an object (evaluating 'window.webkit.messageHandlers')](https://thalamus-ai.sentry.io/issues/131786954/)
- **Culprit**: sendDataToNative(tracks/java)
- **First seen:** Jul 2, 2026

Contributor guide

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Research direction

Start with the Sentry report and the sendDataToNative entry point shown in the /tracks/java stack trace. Trace the sendPageHideMessage path and verify that the reported TypeError no longer occurs when the WebKit message handler is unavailable.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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