getappmap / getappmap/appmap-js

Add a button to re-run the Java agent installer

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Dominant language
TypeScript
Stars
53
Forks
18
Avg merge
3d 18h
Merged PRs (30d)
8

Description

If the Java agent JAR fails to download, a button should be presented to the user to retry the download instead of only relying on manual installation.

For context, see https://github.com/getappmap/vscode-appland/pull/736#pullrequestreview-1514923435.

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Research direction

Start with the Java agent download and installation flow in appmap-js, then review the linked vscode-appland pull request discussion for context. Done means a failed JAR download presents a retry button that re-runs the download instead of requiring manual installation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java, typescript
Domain
developer-experience
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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