JuliaDynamics / JuliaDynamics/LightSumTypes.jl

Error when a sumtype has variants with the same names with abstract parameters and concrete parameters at the same time

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Description

The problematic cases are e.g.:

julia> using DynamicSumTypes

julia> struct B{T}
           x::T
       end

julia> @sumtype A{T}(B{T}, B{Int})
A

julia> @sumtype A2(B{T} where T, B{Int})
A2

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Research direction

Start by running the two Julia reproductions in the issue with DynamicSumTypes and inspect the @sumtype handling for variants sharing names across abstract and concrete parameters. Done means both reported problematic cases are handled without the described error, with behavior confirmed by tests if the repository provides relevant coverage.

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Assessment

Tech stack
julia
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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