leanprover-community / leanprover-community/mathlib4

Sometimes `#synth X` works, but `example : X := inferInstance` fails.

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... and I don't understand why!

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points and provides only the #synth X and example : X := inferInstance forms. Start by reproducing both forms in mathlib4 and compare their behavior; done means identifying and documenting why they differ.

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Assessment

Domain
compilers
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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