codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Chat scroll jumps to center and bounces uncontrollably when scrolling up [2 comments, 3 participants]

TL;DR

The issue can likely be mitigated by adjusting the virtualized list scroll position anchoring logic to prevent the viewport from jumping to the center of the message list when scrolling up.

Guidance

• Review the changes made in the latest update (version 26.406.31014, build 1395) to identify potential causes of the regression, focusing on modifications to the virtualized list scroll position anchoring logic.
• Verify that the issue is indeed related to the virtualized list by testing with shorter conversations or disabling virtualization if possible.
• Consider implementing a temporary workaround that resets the scroll position when switching between chats, similar to the observed behavior when switching to a different chat and back.
• Investigate the scroll event handling to ensure that it correctly updates the scroll position without causing erratic bouncing.

Example

No specific code snippet can be provided without more context, but the fix may involve adjusting the scroll position anchoring logic to smoothly handle scrolling up in long conversations.

Notes

The provided information suggests a regression introduced in the latest update, but without access to the codebase or more detailed debugging information, the exact cause and solution remain uncertain.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by adjusting the virtualized list scroll position anchoring logic to prevent the viewport from jumping to the center of the message list when scrolling up, as this approach directly addresses the observed behavior and is likely to mitigate the issue until a more permanent fix can be implemented.