getify/asynquence

for `runner()` plugin, make a test for actual generators

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#24 opened on Jan 27, 2014

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Description

This is a tricky one because generators are invalid syntax and have to be feature-detected using Function or eval, as well as the running of a test for them. Need to figure out how to take a test and get it into a string so the test suite can run the test only in environments where a generator is valid.

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Tech stack
javascript
Domain
testing
Issue type
test
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
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.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
JavaScript generatorsasynquence runner pluginfeature detection using Function/evaltest suite setup
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Examine the asynquence repository's test structure and the runner plugin source code (likely in 'runner.js') to understand the existing testing patterns. Investigate how to conditionally run code only in environments that support generators, possibly using 'eval' or 'Function' constructors. Look for any prior test files or notes in the repository that may have attempted similar feature detection.