microsoft / microsoft/TypeScript

"require" is not an autocomplete option for blank js file

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Description

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Open a blank JavaScript file
  2. type var x = r

require should be the first value that pops up in the autocomplete options.

At the moment you can type out the entire word require and it still wont appear in the autocomplete list.

This is really annoying for node developers that need to use the require function all the time and don't have access to an es6 environment.

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes

Version details

Version: 1.28.0 (user setup)
Commit: 431ef9da3cf88a7e164f9d33bf62695e07c6c2a9
Date: 2018-10-05T14:58:53.203Z
Electron: 2.0.9
Chrome: 61.0.3163.100
Node.js: 8.9.3
V8: 6.1.534.41
Architecture: x64
Windows 10

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in a blank JavaScript file with extensions disabled, using var x = r and the reported version details as context. The payload names no source files or tests; done means require appears in the autocomplete list, ideally as the first option.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
developer-experience
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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