LuaLS / LuaLS/lua-language-server

Support for generic classes

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Description

Describe the bug
Despite being mentioned in luanalysis, generic classes are not supported by this language server.

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Environment:

  • OS: Arch Linux
  • Client: VSCode

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the generic-class example from the issue in VSCode and compare the language server's behavior with the luanalysis reference mentioned in the report. Trace the language-server handling for generic classes and define done as correct support without the reported diagnostic or display failure.

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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
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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