gren-lang / gren-lang/compiler-common

Gren parser is more strict with indentation in when..is expressions

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Description

No example provided here, but branch placement on when..is expressions is apparently stricter in the Gren parser than the Haskell one.

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The issue names no files or tests. Start by locating the parser for when..is expressions and compare its indentation handling with the Haskell parser behavior described in the issue. Reproduce a branch-placement case, then verify that Gren accepts the intended indentation consistently.

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Assessment

Tech stack
haskell
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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