Infinite recursion in param resolve
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Description
Hi there,
you are most likely aware of this, but I'm filing this as an issue anyway. As you point out in the wiki (https://github.com/linkedin/dustjs/wiki/Dust-Tutorial#Parameter_rules) params will overlay the context with their own "namespace" for resolving themselves if their values are template strings.
This can lead to infinite recursion if a param value string references a context element with the same name as the param key.
Less words, more code: https://gist.github.com/darkspotinthecorner/6564b77cc2e4165a935a
I know, it's a bit contrieve, but maybe it's worth fixing. ;)
PS: Great work here, I really enjoy working with dustjs!
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Research direction
Start with the reproduction linked in the issue and the wiki's Parameter rules section, then locate the parameter-resolution entry point in Dust. Trace the self-referential template-string case and add a regression test showing that it terminates without infinite recursion while preserving normal parameter and context resolution.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- web-dev
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100