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EXPRESSJS / ROUTERINCIDENT #042
37const nextPage = page + 1;
38if (nextPage < totalPages) {
39 return fetchPage(nextPage);
40}
FAILING SIGNALExpected 100 records. Received 80.pagination.hidden.test.ts · line 64
PATCH

- nextPage < totalPages+ nextPage <= totalPages

Accepted fix8 / 8 checks passed · minimal diff
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