microsoft / microsoft/pxt-microbit

Simulator takes a long time to load in Version History

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P2 performance Simulator
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TypeScript
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Description

I've noticed that the simulator sometimes takes a really long time to load when you click on different versions of the project in Version History.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the delay when selecting different project versions in Version History and observe when the simulator begins loading. Trace the Version History-to-simulator entry point to identify the slow step. Done means switching versions loads the simulator noticeably faster without changing its behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend, performance
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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