NWChemEx / NWChemEx/PluginPlay

Better Error When Users Forget to Return From property types

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Description

As the title says it'd be great if we static_assert that the return of inputs_ and results_ of a user's property type are the correct type.

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Research direction

Start by locating the property-type implementation and the handling of users' inputs_ and results_ functions. Trace how their return types are currently used, then determine where a static assertion would provide the intended diagnostic. Done means incorrect return types produce a clear compile-time error; no files or tests are named in the issue.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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