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Feature request: (methods, Type) could also return constructors for Type

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Description

For instance, if I wanted to know what are all the ways of constructing a Variety, this, or another similar method, would be useful.

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Research direction

Start with the `(methods, Type)` entry point mentioned in the issue and determine how it currently discovers methods for a type. Clarify how constructors should be represented and define the expected result using Variety as an example; the feature is done when the relevant method reliably returns all supported construction paths.

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Domain
api
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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