LuaLS / LuaLS/lua-language-server

Function overloading based on enum parameter

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enhancement
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Lua
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Description

basically this: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/53848410/typescript-function-overloading-with-enum
but implemented in lua.

![code](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/46263989/181935371-d3f821a0-2c8a-4865-a349-0ff76f585044.png)

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Research direction

The issue provides only a Stack Overflow reference and an image, with no files or tests named. Start by clarifying the intended Lua behavior from that example, then locate the relevant language-server entry point and existing tests. Done means the agreed enum-based overload behavior is implemented and covered by tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
lua
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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