microsoft / microsoft/TypeScript

JS object destructuring: allow to shorten expression when assignment is renamed back to original property value

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Description

Current behavior
In a restructuring assignment expression, when alias is renamed back to original property's name, it has the full form (const { property: property } = testObject; in the following example):
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Proposed behavior
Shorten form of assignment (const { property } = testObject; in this example) - either automatically, or enabled with configuration.

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Research direction

The issue does not name implementation files or tests. Start by locating the compiler handling for JavaScript object destructuring assignments and existing tests for renamed properties; compare the current property: property form with the proposed shorthand and determine whether automatic shortening or configuration is intended. Done means the chosen behavior is implemented and covered by tests.

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Assessment

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

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