firefox-devtools / firefox-devtools/vscode-firefox-debug

DOMException without any helpful information

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enhancement
Dominant language
TypeScript
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Description

Hello, Team!

When trying to start a debug session in VSCode, I get an error message:
[UnhelpfulMessageWhenStartingDebugger](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1839739/208429606-f3895342-3cba-4d6c-b1ce-77301341624d.gif)
I did not set any additional breakpoints in my program. My problem is that it does not tell anything about what I did wrong. Can you please improve on this?

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the debug session in VSCode and inspect where the DOMException is surfaced by the Firefox debug adapter. Trace the error-handling path to determine what context is available, then verify that the displayed message explains the failure rather than remaining unhelpful.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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