eclipse-theia/theia

deploying a newer version of extension should reload already installed extension

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#6,777 opened on Dec 20, 2019

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Description

Steps to reproduce:

  • deploy vscode-java 0.47 from plugins
  • then use deploy command to install the latest version
  • vscode-java should be redeployed and reactivated

Contributor guide

Research direction
Inspect the extension deployment flow to determine why the installed extension is not reloaded when a newer version is deployed. Focus on the plugin registration and lifecycle management.
Tech stack
typescriptnodejs
Domain
tooling
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.
Stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GitNode.js
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75