Unhelpful error message on wrong `example` syntax
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Description
When trying to supply a name to an example Lean complains in a way that does not help resolve the issue.
Steps to Reproduce
example foo: True := by trivial
Expected behavior: Lean tells me that examples can't have names.
Actual behavior: Lean prints the following unhelpful error message with foo highlighted
failed to infer binder type
when the resulting type of a declaration is explicitly provided, all holes (e.g., `_`)
in the header are resolved before the declaration body is processed
Versions
Lean (version 4.0.0-nightly-2023-04-20, commit f9da1d8b55ca, Release)
Windows 11
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the reported example foo: True := by trivial case with the stated Lean version and compare the current diagnostic with the expected message. Trace the handling of named example declarations and update the behavior so this syntax reports that examples cannot have names; verify the resulting diagnostic with the reproduction.
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Assessment
- Domain
- compilers
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Clearly specified
- Newbie friendliness
- 42/100