eclipse-xtext / eclipse-xtext/xtext

Xtend does not accept annotation @Nullable on parameter

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Description

Using org.eclipse.jdt.annotations.

Is there a problem if the annotation has

@Target({ TYPE_USE })

like @Nullable/@NonNull have it?

def String func( @Nullable String s ){ ...

results in: The annotation @Nullable is disallowed at this location

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Start by reproducing the reported Xtend declaration with org.eclipse.jdt.annotations and @Nullable targeted at TYPE_USE. Trace how the parameter annotation is checked, then verify that the declaration is accepted without the reported error while other invalid annotation locations remain rejected.

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Tech stack
java
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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