Sessions (Simulation Life-cycle)

The Sessions module handles the technical life-cycle of your simulation, ensuring that your environment is persisted across browser reloads and tab switches.

Technical Architecture

Emuluxe uses a dual-layer persistence model to manage your active testing sessions:

• LocalStorage Layer: We store active session data under the emuluxe_session_ and emuluxe_global_session keys. This allows for near-instant resumption when you refresh the page or return to a hidden tab.
• Heartbeat Synchronization: Every 60 seconds, the extension sends a "heartbeat" to the Emuluxe platform (/api/session/activity). This keeps your session alive in the background and ensures your concurrency slots are managed correctly.

The Billing Clock (Pause & Resume)

To maximize your plan's value, Emuluxe implements a smart "Pause" feature:

• Auto-Pause: When a tab is hidden (visibilitychange) or you navigate away from the simulator, the session timer is stamped as pausedAt.
• Auto-Resume: When you return, the engine calculates the "away duration" and advances your session's endsAt timestamp accordingly, effectively "pausing" the clock while you aren't actively testing.

Plan Durations

• Free: 10-minute sessions per device activation.
• Pro/Business: 30-minute sessions with auto-continue capabilities.
• Enterprise: Unlimited session duration.