preactjs / preactjs/preact-devtools

Preact Elements tab does not show components as a tree

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TypeScript
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Description

Hello!

Often "Elements" tab shows components in a view different then a tree-view.
I have to switch between Preact tabs to restore a tree-view.
Preact Developer Tools: 4.2.0

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue in the Preact Developer Tools Elements tab using the attached screenshot as a reference, then trace the component-tree view and tab-switching behavior. Done means the Elements tab consistently displays components as a tree without requiring a switch to another Preact tab.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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