docs: improve autoscroll logic to handle long messages #10448 #10449
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Describe the problem
Description:
In the Svelte tutorial section discussing lifecycle and the update lifecycle function (specifically, the autoscroll functionality), the current implementation does not consistently trigger autoscrolling for very long messages. The existing logic,
autoscroll = div && div.offsetHeight + div.scrollTop > div.scrollHeight - 20;
, fails to account for cases where a user inputs a message that significantly increases thescrollHeight
of the container. This can lead to a scenario where the chat does not automatically scroll to the bottom after a long message is added, detracting from the user experience. An improvement to the autoscroll logic is proposed to ensure that autoscrolling is triggered regardless of the message length.Reproduction:
beforeUpdate
andafterUpdate
.Describe the proposed solution
Proposed Fix:
To address this issue, the autoscroll logic should be updated to better capture scenarios where new content significantly increases the container's
scrollHeight
.The proposed change is:
autoscroll = div && div.scrollTop + div.clientHeight + 100 >= div.scrollHeight;
.This adjustment ensures that autoscroll is activated when the user is within 100 pixels of the bottom of the chat, providing a more reliable trigger for autoscrolling after long messages are added.
This change aims to enhance the functionality by ensuring that the chat window always scrolls to the newest message, improving the overall usability and user experience.
It also ensures that the Svelte tutorial provides a robust example of implementing autoscroll functionality, making it more useful for learners who are looking to implement similar features in their own projects.
Fixes #10448
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feat:
,fix:
,chore:
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.Tests and linting
pnpm test
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