WebStorm Live Edit: Architecture, Trust Boundaries, and When to Redesign
An architecture note covering the requirements, minimal design, trust boundaries, operational checks, failure modes, and redesign triggers for WebStorm’s Live Edit feature.
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An architecture note covering the requirements, minimal design, trust boundaries, operational checks, failure modes, and redesign triggers for WebStorm’s Live Edit feature.
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