What's a "Paper Cut" bug?
The tiny itch that drives developers crazy
I’m Jecelyn Yeen, currently working on Chrome Tooling - Chrome DevTools, Puppeteer and more at Google. I tend to talk about web development, debugging & testing.
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Ever encountered a small annoyance in your coding workflow, like a menu that's just out of reach or a button that requires one too many clicks? That's what we call a paper cut bug—a seemingly minor usability issue that can surprisingly sting and disrupt your focus.
These tiny frustrations might seem insignificant compared to showstopping bugs, but they can add up to significant time wasted and frustration over time.
Do you have any paper cut bug that you'd love to see fixed in Chrome DevTools? Share them in the comments below and let's see if we can smooth out those rough edges!