dexie/Dexie.js

uniqueKeys() fails in Safari on empty DB

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#1,052 opened on May 21, 2020

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Description

Unhandled rejection: UnknownError: Unable to open cursor

Add a row: it works.

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Investigate the uniqueKeys() function in the Dexie.js codebase to understand why it fails when the database is empty in Safari. Compare behavior with other browsers to confirm the issue is specific to Safari. Look for browser specific handling of IndexedDB cursors.
Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
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.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
IndexedDBSafari browser testing
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65