microsoft / microsoft/pxt-microbit
Program does not convert to Python - "Switch statement not implemented"
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python
- Dominant language
- TypeScript
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Description
https://makecode.microbit.org/_79tYCx3ycWHy
Also notice the weird state where it's still showing JS but now the whole program is one error:
in console:
error: main.ts(NaN,NaN): error TS3002: Not implemented: SwitchStatement (221)
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Research direction
Open the linked MakeCode program and reproduce the JavaScript-to-Python conversion failure. Start by tracing the compiler path that reports SwitchStatement as not implemented, then verify that the program converts successfully and that the editor no longer collapses into one error.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python, typescript
- Domain
- compilers
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100