Fixing a bug in Google Chrome as a first-time contributor

The author recounts their experience fixing a bug in the Chromium/Google Chrome web browser related to integration between Devtools and network requests in worklets. They had to build Chromium from scratch, delve into the massive codebase, and make adjustments to the code to resolve the issue. Surprisingly, the fix involved ensuring the correct scope was used for creating an InspectorNetworkAgent, leading to success after some debugging and code changes. They navigated the code review process, added tests, and eventually saw their fix implemented in Chrome Canary. The entire process, though challenging, was rewarding, culminating in a valuable achievement for the author.

https://cprimozic.net/blog/fixing-a-bug-in-google-chrome/

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