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Create representation for implicit/explicit object parameters

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Description

Consider:

struct S {
  void f(this S);
};

Today, the IFC has no way of representing the explicit object parameter member function S::f. We could fix this by creating a new type to wrap the parameter type of f but this is not generic enough. Rather we should consider a solution which could see MethodType removed in favor of a more generalized function type containing the explicit/implicit object parameter. This was also discussed in an IPR issue.

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Start by reading the issue and the linked IPR discussion, especially the proposed replacement for MethodType and representation of explicit versus implicit object parameters. No files, tests, or entry points are named in the payload. Done requires an agreed design that can represent the example and be reflected in the IFC specification.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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