Add AbortSignal.timeout support to fake clock

[Copilot]

AbortSignal.timeout() was not controlled by the fake clock, causing timeouts to run on real time instead of controlled time during testing.

Changes

• Add AbortSignal to builtins: Wrap AbortSignal.timeout() to use fake setTimeout instead of native timers
• Follow established pattern: Uses the same platformOriginals → createApi → install flow as Date, Intl, and performance

Implementation

// fakeAbortSignal wraps the static timeout method
function fakeAbortSignal(NativeAbortSignal, fakeSetTimeout) {
  NativeAbortSignal.timeout = function(ms) {
    const controller = new AbortController();
    fakeSetTimeout(() => controller.abort(), ms);
    return controller.signal;
  };
  return NativeAbortSignal;
}

The implementation follows the simple pattern of other fake builtins - no guards or storing of originals. Disposables restore original behavior on uninstall.

Usage

await page.clock.install();

const signal = AbortSignal.timeout(5000);
await page.clock.fastForward(6000);  // Signal now respects fake time

Testing

Added comprehensive tests that verify:

• Signal abortion after timeout with runFor() and fastForward()
• addEventListener('abort', ...) event handler fires correctly
• onabort property handler fires correctly
• Multiple signals with different timeouts work correctly

Tests use evaluateHandle to maintain references to the same signal instance for accurate validation.

Original prompt

Start implementation

[Chronological Review: The conversation began with the user expressing the intention to fix a specific issue on GitHub related to the Playwright project. The user then clarified that the timeStamp patching is unique due to its implementation via performance.now and proposed to add it to builtins as part of createApi. Finally, the user requested to start the implementation of this change.]

[Intent Mapping:

1. "let's plan to fix [Feature]: Support for AbortSignal.timeout() in Playwright Clock #39293" - User wants to address a specific issue in the Playwright repository.
2. "i don't think timeStamp patching is similar, it's special here because it's implemented via performance.now. let's go the full way and add it to builtins, and make it part of createApi" - User wants to enhance the builtins by integrating timeStamp patching.
3. "Start implementation" - User is ready to begin coding the proposed changes.]

[Technical Inventory:

• Repository: playwright
• Current branch: devtools-blocking
• Default branch: main
• Active pull request: chore(cli): blocking show + tests (chore(cli): blocking show + tests #39283)
• Key concepts: timeStamp patching, builtins, createApi, performance.now.]

[Code Archaeology:

• Current file: /Users/skn0tt/dev/microsoft/playwright/packages/injected/src/clock.ts
• Relevant class: UtilityScript (details about its implementation were not provided but are noted as part of the context).]

[Progress Assessment:

• Completed: User has outlined the intention to fix the issue and clarified the unique nature of timeStamp patching.
• Pending: Implementation of the proposed changes to integrate timeStamp patching into builtins and createApi.]

[Context Validation: All necessary context for continuing the work on the timeStamp patching implementation is captured, including the specific file being worked on and the user's intentions.]

[Recent Commands Analysis:

• Last Agent Commands: User requested to start the implementation of the timeStamp patching.
• Tool Results Summary: No specific tool results were returned as the focus was on user commands and intentions.
• Pre-Summary State: The agent was actively preparing to implement changes in the clock.ts file related to timeStamp patching.
• Operation Context: The commands executed were directly related to the user's goal of enhancing the Playwright library by addressing a specific issue and improving its functionality.]

1. Conversation Overview: - Primary Objectives: 1. "let's plan to fix https://github.com//issues/39293" - Address a specific issue in the Playwright repository. 2. "i don't think timeStamp patching is similar, it's special here because it's implemented via performance.now. let's go the full way and add it to builtins, and make it part of createApi" - Enhance builtins with timeStamp patching. 3. "Start implementation" - Begin coding the proposed changes. - Session Context: The conversation has focused on planning and initiating the implementation of timeStamp patching in the Playwright project. - User Intent Evolution: The user moved from identifying an issue to proposing a specific technical solution and requesting to start the implementation.

2. Technical Foundation:

• Repository: playwright
• Current branch: devtools-blocking
• Default branch: main
• Active pull request: chore(cli): blocking show + tests (chore(cli): blocking show + tests #39283)

3. Codebase Status:

• File Name: clock.ts
• Purpose: To implement time-related functionalities in the Playwright library.
• Current State: User is preparing to implement changes related to timeStamp patching.
• Key Code Segments: Not specified in detail but involves integrating timeStamp patching into builtins.
• Dependencies: Related to the UtilityScript class and its functionalities.

4. Problem Resolution:

• Issues Encountered: None explicitly mentioned, but the user is addressing a known issue on GitHub.
• Solutions Implemented: User has proposed a solution to enhance builtins with timeStamp patching.
• Debugging Context: No ongoing troubleshooting mentioned.
• Lessons Learned: The unique nature of timeStamp patching was highlighted.

5. Progress Tracking:

• Completed Tasks: User has outlined the intention to fix the issue and clarified the unique nature of timeStamp patching.
• Partially Complete Work: Implementation of the proposed changes is pending.
• Validated Outcomes: None yet, as implementation has not started.

6. Active Work State:

• Current Focus: Implementing timeStamp patching in the clock.ts file.
• Recent Context: User has expressed readiness to start the implementation.
• Working Code: The specific code to be modified has not been detailed yet.
• Immediate Context: User is set to begin coding the changes related to timeStamp patching.

7. Recent Operations:

• Last Agent Commands: User requested to start the implementation of timeStamp patching.
• Tool Results Summary: No...

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[Skn0tt]

@copilot let's not touch "Event", limit this change to AbortSignal only.

[Skn0tt]

the other fake code doesn't need this check, i think we can also drop it here. also, the rest of the code doesn't store the originals it's overriding, you sure we need that? this patch should be more of what we have, not different.

[Copilot]

Fixed in 64b7349. Removed the guard check and storing of originals to match the pattern of other fake implementations like fakePerformance.

[Skn0tt]

this test doesn't look right - you're creating signals over an over! maybe you want to use evaluateHandle instead to access aborted on the same signal? also, please ensure that addEventListener and onabort are also firing.

[Copilot]

Fixed in 64b7349. Rewrote tests to use evaluateHandle to access the same signal, and added tests for both addEventListener and onabort.

[Copilot]

@copilot let's not touch "Event", limit this change to AbortSignal only.

Done in 64b7349. Reverted all Event changes and limited the PR to AbortSignal only.

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[Skn0tt]

hmm, i don't think this test will work. won't this be waiting forever for the setTimeout call to resolve? i think you can move this all into the first test with "evaluateHandle"!

[Skn0tt]

this is mutating the existing global, that's bad!