IronLanguages / IronLanguages/ironpython3

clrtype requires __metaclass__

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Description

There is some code in clrtype.py that requires __metaclass__.

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Start by reading clrtype.py at lines 244-245 and inspect how the surrounding code uses metaclass. Determine the intended Python 3-compatible behavior and verify that the clrtype functionality no longer requires metaclass; the payload does not identify a test file or entry point.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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