Automattic / Automattic/harper
Flag mixing up "proof" and "prove"
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Description
**The Error**
It's usually made by nonnative speakers who don't realize we have two words or just can't remember which one is which.
**Examples**
1. Giant Virus **Proofs** Life Evolved Differently Than We Thought
"proof" is typically a noun but it's also a verb that's not really rare, meaning "to proofread". This is why it's not included in the `NounVerbConfusion` linter.
Contributor guide
Research direction
Start by locating the NounVerbConfusion linter and its existing tests, then review how it distinguishes nouns from verbs. Add coverage for the proof/prove confusion while preserving proof as a valid verb meaning to proofread; done means the example is flagged without introducing false positives for that usage.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100