gren-lang / gren-lang/compiler

`repl` `String` display: show escape code for `\u{0001}`

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Description

issue for elm 0.18.0 that still exists if you replace \0 and \1 for \u{0001}
https://github.com/elm/core/issues/930

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the REPL String display handling in the compiler and compare its behavior with the linked elm/core issue 930. Reproduce the \u{0001} case, then verify that the REPL displays the escape code rather than an indistinguishable control character.

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Assessment

Tech stack
elm
Domain
cli, compilers
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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