🛠️ Testing and Debugging

Testing and debugging are critical steps in ensuring your Opera GX mod works flawlessly. This guide walks you through the process of validating, testing, and fixing your mod.

✅ Why Testing is Important

• Catch Errors Early: Avoid issues during mod submission.
• Enhance User Experience: Ensure smooth performance.
• Debug Effectively: Identify and resolve bugs faster.

🧪 Testing Your Mod

1. Validate manifest.json

Use a JSON validator to ensure your manifest.json is error-free:

• JSONLint
• VS Code Extensions for JSON

2. Test in Opera GX

1. Open Opera GX.
2. Navigate to Settings > Mods > Developer Mode.
3. Load your mod folder.
4. Observe your mod's behavior and check for:
   • Correct loading of assets.
   • Proper application of themes, wallpapers, and sounds.

🐞 Debugging Common Issues

1. Mod Fails to Load

• Check for syntax errors in manifest.json.
• Verify asset paths are correct and relative.

2. Assets Not Displaying

• Ensure assets are saved in the correct folders.
• Confirm file extensions match (e.g., .png, .mp3).

3. Performance Issues

• Optimize large files like wallpapers and sounds.
• Reduce the number of active assets if necessary.

4. Browser Crashes

• Test the mod incrementally by enabling/disabling sections in manifest.json.
• Check for unsupported or missing features.

🛠️ Debugging Tools

1. Browser Console

Use the console for error messages:

1. Open Opera GX.
2. Press Ctrl + Shift + I (Windows) or Cmd + Option + I (Mac).
3. Navigate to the Console tab and look for errors.

2. Opera GX Mod Tools

Opera GX provides a built-in debugging environment. Use it to test and tweak your mod in real-time.

📦 Final Checklist

Before submitting your mod:

• Validate manifest.json.
• Test all assets (themes, wallpapers, sounds, etc.).
• Ensure mobile customization works.
• Check for responsiveness and performance on multiple devices.

📖 Learn More

• Visit the Official GX Mods Documentation.
• Explore our FAQ and Troubleshooting section for detailed fixes.

🚀 With thorough testing and debugging, your mod is ready to impress Opera GX users!