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Summary

Rollbar has significantly enhanced its JavaScript source map support, introducing features like source map search, failure logs, and inline warnings in stack traces, which are essential for debugging in large-scale, continuous deployment environments. Source maps are crucial for debugging minified JavaScript code, as they help pinpoint errors that are otherwise obscured by the minification process. The update includes the ability to view failed source map uploads and downloads, enabling users to troubleshoot issues more effectively. Additionally, Rollbar now allows users to filter and search source maps by code version or filename, which is particularly useful for large projects with frequent deployments, and has improved the process of deleting old source maps by fixing a bug that previously disrupted user navigation. Users interested in further enhancing their debugging capabilities can explore Rollbar's resources, including previous blog posts and detailed documentation, or take advantage of a 14-day free trial to experience these new features firsthand.