microsoft / microsoft/TypeScript

Convert to discriminated union

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Description

A refactoring to convert from enums or plain unions to discriminated unions.

convertToTaggedUnionConcept2

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The issue names no source file, test, or entry point. Start by clarifying the intended conversion and locating the affected TypeScript code; done should include an agreed transformation and corresponding tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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