BetterErrors/better_errors

"Loading" indicator while variables are being fetched

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#382 opened on Jul 29, 2017

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Description

When the console is first opened, or once the user has selected a new frame, the variable-fetching request can take a long time. Currently, there is no indication that the request is in progress.

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Tech stack
rubycssjavascript
Domain
frontenddeveloper experience
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
basic CSSbasic JavaScript
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
80
Research direction
Review the error page template in the repository (likely in lib/better errors/templates or similar) to identify where variables are fetched and displayed. Look for existing loading states or patterns. The fix involves adding a CSS spinner and JavaScript logic to show it during variable fetching. Consider using a simple CSS animation and toggling visibility with JS. Check the comments for any additional context.