Fix for open() will not open list before any input event

[steelywing]

Reproduce:

• Don't fire any input event (don't key in anything)
• [Optional] Set input via JS $('input').val('test')
• Call awesomplete.open()

Issue:

• List will not open

[vlazar]

Nice catch!

@LeaVerou Any chance you'll have some free time in the near future to look at #16734 ? Fixing bugs would be safer if we have quick and easy way to run tests and, of course, more tests (which I already have and waiting for you response on #16734).

[fractaledmind]

This code, in my testing, will have the dropdown appear on page load if minChars is set to 0. I doubt this is desirable behavior, so a more nuanced solution is probably needed.

[LeaVerou]

I would welcome that more nuanced solution :)
Closing this PR for now, since that’s a pretty major bug. Feel free to reopen if you want to extend it!
Thanks for contributing steelywing!

[LeaVerou]

Also, an easy temporary solution to anyone with this problem would be to fire a synthesized input event on their input.

[vlazar]

@LeaVerou What is desired behavior on open(), on input focus and on page load when minChars is set to 0? See related #16761 (comment)