fuzzybinary / fuzzybinary/godot_dart

`super` in virtual methods doesn't work

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Dart
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Description

Calling super.<method>() in a virtual function in Godot Dart currently doesn't actually call the underlying engine class's super function. It instead calls a placeholder function that returns a default value.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing a call to super.() from a Godot Dart virtual method, then trace how that call reaches the underlying engine class versus the placeholder function. Done means virtual methods invoke the engine superclass implementation and no longer return the placeholder's default value.

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Assessment

Tech stack
dart, godot
Domain
game-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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