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Record named field shorthand
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Description
This is a simple feature. Since we have pattern matching and destructuring of records, I propose that we have a shorthand for adding named fields to record literals in the case of declared identifiers. For example:
```dart
int x = 3;
int get y => 4;
print((:x, :y)); // (x: 3, y: 4)
```
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Research direction
No files, tests, or implementation entry points are named. Start by reviewing the proposed syntax alongside Dart's existing record pattern-matching and destructuring behavior; done means the shorthand's syntax and semantics are fully designed and the required implementation work is identified.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- dart
- Domain
- compilers
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 30/100