MagicStack / MagicStack/MagicPython
support python 3.12 type alias syntax
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Description
python 3.12 introduced new syntax for type aliases:
```py
type Foo = int
```
this is currently highlighted incorrectly:
(the `type` keyword should be blue and the `Foo` name should be green)
related: #262
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Research direction
Start by comparing the handling of Python syntax with the related issue #262 and locate the syntax-highlighting grammar or entry point that classifies type aliases. The issue is done when `type Foo = int` highlights `type` as a keyword and `Foo` as a name.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript, python
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 42/100