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JupyterLab 4.4.4 Upgrade Risk Assessment
Overview
This issue tracks known regressions and critical issues identified during analysis of upgrading from JupyterLab 4.2.7 to 4.4.4 in PR #1218. The analysis revealed multiple concerning issues that could impact user productivity and notebook functionality.
π¨ Critical Regression Issues
- Console Prompt Auto-Resize Removal (4.4.0+) - IPython console prompts no longer auto-resize, breaking standard behavior
- Stream Output Persistence Bug - Stream outputs remain visible after cleaning cells (confirmed regression)
- Execute-Time Extension Issues - jupyterlab-execute-time extension bugs in 4.4.2
π Scrolling and Cell Rendering Issues
- Erratic Scrolling Behavior - Notebooks "jumping" back repeatedly while scrolling
- Cell Rendering Failures - Cells not rendering when scrolling, especially with large outputs
- Scroll Event Propagation Issue - Scroll event propagation issue
- Virtual Scrolling Behavior Concerns - Virtual scrolling behavior concerns
- Run All Cells Auto-Scroll Issues - Run All Cells auto-scroll issues
β οΈ Cell Execution and Navigation Issues
- Cells Running Out of Order After Copy/Paste - Cells running out of order after copy/paste
- Shift-Enter Not Proceeding to Next Cell - Shift-enter not proceeding to next cell
- Send to Console Functionality Broken - Send to console functionality broken
π» Code Editing Issues
- No Line Wrapping in Notebook Code Cells - No line wrapping in notebook code cells
- Cell Magic Syntax Highlighting Broken - Cell magic syntax highlighting broken
ποΈ Layout and State Management Issues
- Console Layout Not Preserved on Restart - Console layout not preserved on restart
- Cut/Paste/Undo Issues with Collapsed Cells - Cut/paste/undo issues with collapsed cells
π΄ Data Integrity Concerns
- Damaged Notebooks with Duplicate Cells in RTC Environments - Damaged notebooks with duplicate cells in RTC environments
π Impact Summary
High Impact (User Productivity)
- Scrolling instability - Severely impacts basic notebook navigation
- Console prompt regression - Breaks established workflow patterns
- Cell execution ordering - Risk of data loss/confusion
Medium Impact (Feature Functionality)
- Stream output persistence - Affects output management
- Layout preservation - Workflow disruption on restart
- Code editing regression - Syntax highlighting and formatting issues
Current Status
- 20 open regression-labeled issues in JupyterLab repository
- Multiple cross-browser issues (Safari worst affected)
- No High/Critical priority labels currently assigned
π― Recommendations
Immediate Actions
- Thorough staging testing required before production deployment
- User acceptance testing focused on scrolling and cell navigation
- Rollback plan preparation
Monitoring Requirements
- Track upstream JupyterLab regression fixes
- Monitor user feedback on notebook usability
- Assess impact on data science workflows
Risk Mitigation
- Consider delaying upgrade until key regressions are resolved
- Implement user training for behavior changes (console prompt)
- Document known issues for user support teams
π Next Steps
- Validate JupyterLab 4.4.4 official release status
- Set up monitoring for upstream issue resolution
- Plan user impact assessment for identified regressions
- Define acceptance criteria for upgrade deployment
Context
- PR: RHOAIENG-21842: bump JupyterLab-related dependencies in all Python 3.11 and 3.12 PipfilesΒ #1218 - RHOAIENG-21842: bump JupyterLab-related dependencies
- Upgrade Path: JupyterLab 4.2.7 β 4.4.4
- Analysis Date: 2025-08-07
- Requested by: @jiridanek
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