graphprotocol / graphprotocol/indexer

Indexer-common: Improve error passing through to graphQL response

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enhancement indexer-common
Dominant language
TypeScript
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Description

IndexerError includes an error code (IndexerErrorCode), a general explanation for that specific error code (string) and a cause (IndexerErrorCause) for that specific instance of the error. Only the error code and generalized explanation are currently passed back in the graphQL response upon a failure; this makes it difficult to identify the cause of the issue without digging into the backend logs.

Let's find a way to pass the cause back to the client along with the error code and explanation.

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Research direction

Start by tracing IndexerError, IndexerErrorCode, and IndexerErrorCause through the GraphQL error-response path. Identify where the error code and explanation are serialized; done means failed responses also expose the instance-specific cause alongside them, with the relevant failure behavior verified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
api, backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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