popcodeorg / popcodeorg/popcode

Console expressions should break infinite loops

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enhancement help wanted
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JavaScript
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Description

Entering e.g.

while (true) {}

Into the console causes an infinite loop. We should run console entries through loop-breaker (at least if they comprise statements).

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Research direction

Start by locating the console expression evaluation entry point and checking how statement entries are dispatched. Trace where a console submission can execute indefinitely, then verify that statement-based entries terminate under loop-breaker while ordinary expressions still work.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend, web-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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