getappmap / getappmap/appmap-js

Exceptions are visible in the sequence diagram

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

Currently, there's no way of visually identifying an exception in the sequence diagram. The user would have to find it first in the trace view.

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Research direction

Start by locating the sequence diagram and trace view entry points in the TypeScript client. Compare how exceptions appear in the trace view, then define a visible exception treatment in the sequence diagram and verify that users can distinguish it there.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
data-visualization, frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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