w3c / w3c/FileAPI

What should the ProgressEvent attributes be in the case of an error/abort?

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Description

Is the length computable, is there a total and a current length, or are the values all supposed to be false and zero?

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Review the ProgressEvent attribute definitions in the File API specification and trace how error and abort cases are described. Resolve whether length, total, and current values are computable or must be false and zero, then document the agreed behavior in the relevant specification text.

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Tech stack
html
Domain
api
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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