microsoft / microsoft/vscode-remote-release
Why is the SSH Max Reconnection attempts option limited to a max value of 8?
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Description
What is the point of making this a setting if I'm not allowed to set it to the value I want?
I think this field should be able to accept values greater than 8.
What's the rationale for 8 being the absolute max limit anyone anywhere on this planet would ever want?
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Research direction
Start by locating the SSH Max Reconnection attempts setting and the validation that limits it to 8. Confirm the intended supported range and update the relevant behavior so values greater than 8 can be accepted, with verification that the setting remains functional.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- vscode
- Domain
- devtools, networking
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100