JuliaData / JuliaData/StructTypes.jl

DataType is already a thing

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Description

typeof(Int) == DataType
As does basically all other types of types, with the exclusion of unions and unionalls.

While we can have multiple things using same name because of shadowing,
I would find a confusing to say this name used for anything other than the original definition

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Research direction

Start by locating the repository's definition and uses of DataType, then compare them with Julia's built-in DataType and the typeof(Int) example in the issue. The issue does not name files, tests, or a settled replacement; done would require an agreed naming change and verification that relevant usages remain consistent.

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Assessment

Tech stack
julia
Domain
data
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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