playcanvas / playcanvas/engine

Should the input update be done before the script update?

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Description

https://github.com/playcanvas/engine/blob/master/src/framework/application.js#L1149

At the moment, the input update is done after script update which means that input can be a frame behind?

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Research direction

Start at src/framework/application.js around line 1149 and inspect the application update sequence for input and scripts. Trace how each update is invoked and determine whether the reported one-frame delay can be reproduced. Done means the ordering is validated or corrected, with the resulting input timing behavior confirmed.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
game-dev
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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