microsoft / microsoft/TypeScript

Determine when isDeclaration and isDeclarationName should check for special property assignments

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Description

TypeScript Version: nightly (2.4.0-dev.20170523)

Currently neither function handles special JS assignments such as exports.x = .... We should review each case where we use these functions and see if special assignments need to be handled.

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Research direction

Start by locating isDeclaration and isDeclarationName, then review each caller for cases involving special JavaScript assignments such as exports.x = .... Done means the relevant declaration checks consistently account for those assignments where appropriate, with coverage for the reviewed cases.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, typescript
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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