mafintosh / mafintosh/hackfile

line numbers on syntax errors

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Dominant language
JavaScript
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Forks
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Description

would be nice for showing helpful inline parse error messages

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Research direction

Start by locating the JavaScript parser entry point and the existing syntax-error handling in this repository. Determine how source positions are tracked and how parse errors are surfaced. Done means syntax errors include useful line numbers and inline context, with behavior verified using the repository's available tests or examples.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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