microsoft / microsoft/TypeScript

the type of super() should be instance, not void

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Description

TypeScript Version: 3.8.3

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Code

class Sub extends Super {
  constructor () { return super(); }
}

Expected behavior: no error

Actual behavior: TS2322

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the TypeScript 3.8.3 example where a derived constructor returns super() and produces TS2322. Trace the type assigned to super() and compare it with the expected instance type. Done means this example produces no error while preserving the existing constructor checks.

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Assessment

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

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