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AudioNode constructors on a closed context or in a detached document #2709

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AudioNode constructors on a closed context or in a detached document#2709
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Needs DiscussionThe issue needs more discussion before it can be fixed.category: enhancementSubstantive changes that do not add new features. https://www.w3.org/policies/process/#class-3

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opened on Nov 4, 2026

Split from #1135, which was about the AudioBuffer constructor (fixed by #1241 and #2708).

AudioNode constructors behave inconsistently across node types and implementations when the context is closed or its document is detached. Analysis and Chromium tables: #1135 (comment), #1135 (comment)

WG call 2026-02-17 (#1135 (comment)):

  • Closed context: keep the status quo, since throwing would be a breaking change. Add a spec note and a WPT.
  • Detached document: investigate aligning all nodes.
  • InvalidStateError is the right exception for these terminal states.

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    category: enhancementSubstantive changes that do not add new features. https://www.w3.org/policies/process/#class-3
    on Nov 4, 2026
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