LuaLS / LuaLS/lua-language-server

Generic classes do not include their base class by default

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Description

---@class A<T> : { typed_dummy: T }
---@field dummy number

---@type A<number>
local a

local b = a.typed_dummy -- ok
local c = a.dummy -- warning, undefined field
---@class A<T> : { typed_dummy: T }
---@field dummy number

---@type A<number>|A
local a

local b = a.typed_dummy -- ok
local c = a.dummy -- now ok too

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The issue names no source files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the generic-class type resolution logic and an existing test for generic annotations; use the examples to verify that A exposes both typed_dummy and dummy without requiring a union with A.

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Assessment

Tech stack
lua
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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