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ExecutionProgress::SendProgress_ overwrites previous values

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Description

When ExecutionProgress::Send() is invoked quickly to deliver data on repeated callbacks the previous data values are overwritten by the code line below. This results in only the latest data being delivered via a callback to JavaScript.

https://github.com/nodejs/nan/blob/137bd5ae2d47064d44791a094582d97ca0e1b8bb/nan.h#L1683

It was not clear to me if this is the design of the AsyncProgressWorker or not? I didn't expect it. Also, do you guys have an IRC channel?

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Start at nan.h line 1683 and trace ExecutionProgress::SendProgress_ through AsyncProgressWorker. Reproduce repeated Send() calls from callbacks and inspect how pending data is stored and delivered to JavaScript. Done means the intended behavior is established and the reported overwriting of earlier values is addressed or clearly documented.

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Tech stack
cpp, node.js
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
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3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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