On 7/29/10, John J Barton <[email protected]> wrote: > > > On Jul 29, 5:39 am, Prefontim <[email protected]> wrote: >> I would agree with the general tenor of these responses, in that >> complicated apps are not as good for automation or for tracking down >> issues once they are found. However, they are much better than simple >> tests at actually discovering issues in the first place. If a >> complicated app was constructed by the Firebug team, and they simply >> just used the app for 15 minutes, they would probably discover >> multiple issues. Since they made the app, they would be in a position >> to debug it effectively. > > We already do this. We use the Firebug code to debug a complex 40kloc > application using a wide spectrum of Web and XUL technologies. Rather > than 15 minutes, we use it all day every day. And yes it has allowed > us to discover many issues in Firebug code. (The application is called > "firebug" in case you are interested ;-). > > I think that your analysis is missing three important aspects related > to the scale of these issues. > > First, while you imagine that 'everyone' has the problems you have, it > just cannot be true. With 2.6 million users, only a tiny fraction > report problems.
OK, but don't expect a lack of reports for a lack of errors. Sometimes it is necessary to restart Firefox to get Firebug working. SOmetimes just opening a new tab works and that is easier, so I usually try that first. I have experienced all of the OP's 7 items, so that's how I know. I'm sorry I can't be of more help. I don't know what triggers the problems and so I haven't been able to file a proper bug report. Maybe the someone has time can take one bug and investigate it and hopefully provide more detail (steps to repro, etc). Garrett -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Firebug" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/firebug?hl=en.
