CakeML / CakeML/pure

Type synonyms

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Standard ML
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Description

We do not currently permit type synonyms, e.g. `type syn = old_type`.

Suggested by QuviQ.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. First map where type declarations and type checking are implemented in this repository, then define completion by accepting and correctly handling `type syn = old_type`, with tests covering the new syntax and behavior.

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Assessment

Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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