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Plugins: Add error boundary #38397

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Description

PR adds an error boundary around the plugin renderer component.

The editors can handle displaying error messages using the new onError prop of PluginArea. It's a callback that will receive the plugin's name and an error.

Resolves #9630.

Todos

  • Add error handlers to other editors.
  • Decide if we want to include the "Copy error" action in the notice.
  • Add documentation for onError prop.

Testing Instructions

  1. Open a post editor.
  2. Paste the snippet in the DevTools console.
  3. Check that the new error notice is displayed.

Screenshots

CleanShot 2022-02-01 at 12 32 46

Types of changes

Enhancement

Checklist:

  • My code is tested.
  • My code follows the WordPress code style.
  • My code follows the accessibility standards.
  • I've tested my changes with keyboard and screen readers.
  • My code has proper inline documentation.
  • I've included developer documentation if appropriate.
  • I've updated all React Native files affected by any refactorings/renamings in this PR (please manually search all *.native.js files for terms that need renaming or removal).
  • I've updated related schemas if appropriate.
@Mamaduka Mamaduka self-assigned this Feb 1, 2022
@Mamaduka Mamaduka added [Feature] Plugins API Extending the Gutenberg project with plugins via the Plugins API [Type] Enhancement A suggestion for improvement. Developer Experience Ideas about improving block and theme developer experience labels Feb 1, 2022
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This is very cool and it looks very simple implementation wise. Can we add an e2e test for it maybe?

Also should we implement in in the site editor too?

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Mamaduka commented Feb 2, 2022

Can we add an e2e test for it maybe?

Sounds good to me.

Also should we implement in the site editor too?

I will add handlers to both Site and Widget editors. I just wanted to share the current implementation for feedback.

Do you think we should add the "Copy error" action to the notice?

I checked other error boundaries, and we have mixed UIs. For example, block boundary doesn't include actions, while general editor one does.

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@Mamaduka I think I'd prefer without it personally as in general the copied error is minified... and doesn't add much value. I didn't hear much feedback about that button in the general editor boundary so would love to be proven wrong :)

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Mamaduka commented Feb 2, 2022

I agree minified error message and trace isn't practical. At least in my experience when they are included in issues.

We can always include that later if there's a need for it.

Thanks again for the feedback, @youknowriad.

@gziolo gziolo added the [Feature] Extensibility The ability to extend blocks or the editing experience label Feb 2, 2022
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Mamaduka commented Feb 2, 2022

I think the code is ready for final review.

After the checks are complete, I will push documentation updates to ensure e2e tests aren't flaky. They work locally, but you never know.

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Cool work here George!

I've left some minor comments but this looks good! Thanks!

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talldan commented Feb 3, 2022

I think I'd prefer without it personally as in general the copied error is minified... and doesn't add much value. I didn't hear much feedback about that button in the general editor boundary so would love to be proven wrong :)

Some discussion here on the general editor boundary, btw - #34482

I'm not sure I agree that the error messages aren't useful. They can sometimes provide information on where the error is even when minified. Or at least let the developer know which kind of error is happening.

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Mamaduka commented Feb 3, 2022

Thanks for mentioning the general issue, @talldan. I just subscribed and am happy to help with development as well.

I'm not sure I agree that the error messages aren't useful. They can sometimes provide information on where the error is even when minified. Or at least let the developer know which kind of error is happening.

I don't have a strong opinion on this, and we can always add the "Copy" action later.

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Mamaduka commented Feb 3, 2022

Let's merge this. Happy to follow up with the "Copy" action button if/when we see a need for it.

@Mamaduka Mamaduka merged commit e3164e0 into trunk Feb 3, 2022
@Mamaduka Mamaduka deleted the try/plugin-error-boundry branch February 3, 2022 08:27
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Mamaduka commented Apr 6, 2022

@bph, I'm not sure if this needs Dev Note. Yes, it improves developer experience but also requires zero actions from them :)

Anyway, happy to write a few words if we want to mention the improvement.

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bph commented Apr 6, 2022

@Mamaduka I wasn't quite sure, but from what I learned listening to developer trying to work with blocks sometimes the error messages are not helpful, or don't point to the right places to start debugging. So anytime you improve things, it's a small win to be celebrated. It might not warrant an individual post but we will have a "Miscellaneous' DevNote where we gather a few smaller changes. :-)
It's entirely possible, that I don't understand the nature of this PR, so s short write up at least would educate me 🤣

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Mamaduka commented Apr 6, 2022

I think it's worth mentioning in Misc.

P.S. Error boundary won't point folks in the right direction. It just prevents one error from crashing the whole editor.

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