xtermjs/xterm.js

DOM renderer selection isn't re-drawn after resizing the terminal

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#2,818 opened on Apr 6, 2020

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Description

VS Code issue: https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues/90903

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Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
bug
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.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
TypeScript knowledgeUnderstanding of xterm.js rendererFamiliarity with DOM resize events
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50
Research direction
Look into the DOM renderer selection code in xterm.js to understand how it handles terminal resize events. The linked VS Code issue may provide additional context on the expected behavior. Check the comment thread for any analysis or suggested fixes. Identify where the selection should be re drawn after a resize, and consider whether the issue is in the renderer or the terminal's event handling.
DOM renderer selection isn't re-drawn after resizing the terminal · xtermjs/xterm.js#2818 | Good First Issue