microsoft / microsoft/TypeScript

allow decorators for functions

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Domain: Decorators Suggestion Waiting for TC39
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Description

did a quick search, it looks like this hasn't been yet requested

currently decorators can only be added to classes, methods and properties

consider allowing them on functions too

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Research direction

Start by reviewing how decorators are currently supported for classes, methods, and properties in the TypeScript compiler. Define the expected behavior for decorators on functions, including syntax and generated output, then add coverage for the new behavior once its semantics are settled.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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