mapbox / mapbox/mapbox-gl-js

sourcedataloading not firing when reloading existing vector tiles

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Description

When loading tiles from a vector tile data source for the first time, sourcedataloading is fired followed by sourcedata (sometimes multiple times each). However, if existing tiles are being reloaded, sourcedataloading is not fired at all, though sourcedata is still fired. This is annoying, as I'd like to show a visual indicator whenever a layer is loading new tiles. Is there any way to do this, or is this a bug?

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the difference between initial vector-tile loading and reloading existing tiles, focusing on the sourcedataloading and sourcedata event sequences. Done means reloads emit sourcedataloading consistently when new tiles are loading, with coverage for both initial loading and existing-tile reload behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend, web-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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