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TextJoin() function

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Description

We have Split() but not TextJoin(). We have some features around Concatenate where we know we were ahead of Excel and now they've diverged. Excel does have a TextJoin function.

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Research direction

Start by comparing the existing Split() and Concatenate features and how their behavior is specified. Define TextJoin() semantics, including how it should align with Excel, then identify the implementation and tests that need to cover the new function.

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Tech stack
csharp
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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