Vector35 / Vector35/binaryninja-api

Rename Type Library

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Component: API Component: Type Libraries Effort: Trivial Impact: Low
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Description

The current name is ambiguous and doesn't accurately describe what they do.
The new name suggested is "Import Library" but maybe we want to replace "Library" with something less overloaded.

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Research direction

Start by searching the repository for "Type Library" and reviewing each API, documentation, and example reference. Check whether "Import Library" or another name better describes the feature and whether the terminology is used consistently. Done means the agreed name is applied everywhere without leaving ambiguous references.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
reverse-engineering
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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