KotlinIsland / KotlinIsland/basedmypy

silent crash with generic bound to itself

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crash p-1
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Python
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Description

```py
from typing import TypeVar

Int = TypeVar("Int", bound=Int)

def f(i: Int): ...
```

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue with the provided Python snippet and determine how basedmypy handles a TypeVar whose bound refers to itself. Trace the checker behavior from that input and identify the expected non-silent outcome. Done means the snippet is handled without a silent crash and the behavior is covered by a regression test.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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