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Propagating type parameter from generic function's argument to the function call

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Description

While an object with a generic parameter preserves that type value, it is difficult to call a function passing/propagating that generic parameter. A work around is the call the function from the object. This seems quite tedious, surely there is, or can be a better way?

```
typedef GenericFunction = R Function(A args);

// in AppSetting class
R callTyped(GenericFunction fn, A args) => fn(args);

void onSetting(AppSetting setting) {
print(T);
print(setting.runtimeType);
}

void main() {
test('test', () {
for (final setting in AppSetting.values) {
onSetting(setting); // prints dynamic, AppSetting
setting.callTyped((args) => onSetting(setting as AppSetting), setting); // prints double, AppSetting
}
});
}
```

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by clarifying the proposed type-parameter propagation semantics from the example and determining the desired language behavior. Done requires an agreed design and corresponding specification and test changes, none of which are identified here.

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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
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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