racket / racket/drracket

Command-line arguments field should report invalid read syntax

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Racket
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Description

Inserting any text that is not a vector of strings is silently removed on closing the window.

If the text isn't valid then the user should be notified.

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Research direction

Start with the DrRacket command-line arguments field and reproduce the behavior by entering text that is not a vector of strings, then closing the window. Trace where the field value is read or discarded. Done means invalid read syntax is reported to the user instead of being silently removed.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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