gren-lang / gren-lang/compiler
`Bytes` field in record becomes undefined when used as `Flags`
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- Haskell
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Description
Compiler doesn't seem to reject Bytes fields used in a record that is used as Flags.
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Research direction
The issue concerns compiler handling of Bytes fields in records used as Flags; no source file or test is identified in the report. Start by reproducing the behavior with such a record, then trace the compiler's validation of Flags records. Done means the compiler rejects the invalid Bytes field usage.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- haskell
- Domain
- compilers
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 42/100