Verified Production Fix
[microsoft/vscode] copilot reset
GH-microsoft/vscode#300021 • Mar 07, 2026
### ROOT CAUSE
The issue arises from improper handling of errors during the processing of large cells, leading to a forced reset of the Copilot session to maintain service stability.
### CODE FIX
To address the issue, we'll enhance error handling and implement a retry mechanism for processing large cells. Here's a suggested fix:
def process_large_cell(cell_content):
max_retries = 3
retry_delay = 5 # seconds
for attempt in range(max_retries):
try:
# Process the cell content
result = process(cell_content)
return result
except Exception as e:
if attempt < max_retries - 1:
print(f"Error processing cell. Retrying in {retry_delay} seconds... Error: {str(e)}")
time.sleep(retry_delay)
else:
print(f"Max retries reached. Unable to process cell after {max_retries} attempts.")
raise
return None
# Example usage within the Copilot processing loop
def copilot_processing():
cells = get_cells()
for cell in cells:
if is_large_cell(cell):
process_large_cell(cell.content)
else:
process_cell(cell.content)
**Explanation:**
- **Error Handling:** The `process_large_cell` function uses a try-except block to catch exceptions during processing.
- **Retry Mechanism:** It retries processing up to 3 times with a 5-second delay between attempts, allowing the service to recover.
- **Logging:** Errors are logged, providing visibility into issues without overwhelming the service.
This fix should prevent unnecessary resets by handling errors more gracefully and allowing the service to recover before retrying.
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