microsoft / microsoft/pxt

'go back' from the simulator console view triggers a board restart

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bug component: serial P2
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Description

To reproduce the issue

  • Create a small project that writes to the console.
  • Click to show the console when offered below the simulator view.
  • Click 'go back' from this console view.

Result

  • Simulator is reset, i.e. restarts.

Expected

  • No interruption of simulator running state.

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue by creating a small project that writes to the console, opening the console below the simulator, and clicking “go back.” Trace the simulator console view’s back-navigation entry point; done means returning to the prior view without interrupting or restarting the simulator.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
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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