Restrict usage of global variables
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- Python
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Description
Global variables should never appear on a RHS, unless it is a `dispense` operation:
```
manifest aaa
...
a = dispense 10mL of aaa
```
Above is acceptable.
```
manifest aaa
...
heat aaa at ...
```
The above should result in an error
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Research direction
No file or test is named in the issue. Start by locating the BioScript compiler logic for global-variable references and the handling of `dispense` and `heat`; then run the existing compiler checks, if available, with the two examples. Done means non-`dispense` right-hand-side use of a global variable produces an error while the shown `dispense` usage remains valid.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- compilers
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100