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Generic UDTs

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Description

Generic user-defined types would unblock a lot of library data structure functionality and more.

Related: #491 and #503

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Research direction

Start by reading related issues #491 and #503, then locate the Q# language and compiler entry points that define user-defined types. The payload names no files or tests; the work is done when generic UDTs are specified and implemented sufficiently to support the referenced library data structures.

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Assessment

Domain
compilers, quantum-computing
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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