microsoft / microsoft/TypeScript

Include re-exports of symbols when suggestion auto-import targets

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Description

TS Template added by @mjbvz

TypeScript Version: 4.2.0-dev.20210112

Search Terms

  • auto import
  • export

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  • OS Version:

Steps to Reproduce:

a.js

export function test() {}

b.js

export { test } from './a';

when i type test, only a.js in the suggstion list, b.js not.

but i want import test from 'b.js';

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

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Research direction

Start with the a.js and b.js reproduction in the issue and trace the TypeScript auto-import suggestion handling. Verify how the re-export from b.js is considered when typing test, and confirm that the suggestion list offers an import from b.js as well as a.js.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, typescript
Domain
developer-experience
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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