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Some operations clean the file cache

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Description

Storage Explorer Version: 1.8.1
Platform/OS: Windows 10

Bug Description

There are at least two operations that reset the cached files list without reason or warning.

Steps to Reproduce

When I work in large folders, I often tediously click through 10-20 times the "Load More..." button until i have every file cached so I can sort by size or timestamp. However, the following operations reset the cache without warning:

  • Searching for a file name
  • Clicking 'Refresh'

Expected Experience

I would not expect the search field to reset the cached file list.
I would assume the Refresh button requests only a delta

Actual Experience

The file cache is reset and all clicks to the "Load More..." Button were in vain.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in Storage Explorer 1.8.1 on Windows 10, using a large folder and the Load More, search, and Refresh operations. Trace how search and Refresh handle the cached file list; done means the loaded list is not unnecessarily discarded and the behavior is covered by verification.

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Assessment

Tech stack
azure
Domain
cloud, desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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