microsoft / microsoft/Power-Fx

Field coercion from untyped to primitive when mutating

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Description

We should support coercion from untyped type to primitive field when mutating.

t1:*[a:s]
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Research direction

Start by reproducing the t1:*[a:s] example and comparing mutation behavior for untyped and primitive fields. Trace the type-coercion and field-mutation entry points, then verify that the example accepts the intended coercion without regressing existing mutation behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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