Automattic / Automattic/harper

Like vs. Such as

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enhancement harper-core linting
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Description

**The Error**
In conversational, spontaneous speech, we use like for pretty much everything. But technically, it’s not always correct. When you use like, you are comparing two things that are alike.

**Examples (2-3):**
1. "My cat, like every other cat, is a despicable creature"
2. "My cat has many despicable qualities, like pissing in my shoes"

**Potential Edge Cases**
None that I'm aware of.

Contributor guide

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Research direction

No file, test, or entry point is named. Start by locating the grammar-rule implementation for distinguishing “like” from “such as” and compare it with existing rule tests. Done means the checker handles the stated distinction and examples without flagging valid uses.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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