Clarify EventSource behavior with the back/forward cache#12381
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Abort in-flight EventSource fetches when a Document enters BFCache, and reconnect them when it is restored. Fixes whatwg#12363
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| <li><p>Abort any instances of the <span data-x="concept-fetch">fetch</span> algorithm started | ||
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Are there tests for the events this might fire?
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Good point. This could be observable through EventSource events. I'll add tests
for the expected error/open behavior around BFCache entry/restore.
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Abort in-flight EventSource fetches when a Document enters BFCache, and reconnect them when it is restored.
Fixes #12363.
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