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RFC: Add new @link syntax to leverage beta declaration reference format

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Description

The current TSDoc declaration reference syntax differs from the new proposed declaration reference syntax. I would propose the following additional syntax for {@link} and related tags as a means opt-in to the new proposed declaration reference syntax:

`{` `@link` `{` beta-declaration-reference `}` `}`
`{` `@link` `{` beta-declaration-reference `}` `|` link-title `}`

For example:

/**
 * Normal:
 * {@link package#MyClass}
 * {@link package#(Merged:interface)}
 * {@link (Merged:interface)}
 *
 * Beta:
 * {@link {package!MyClass}}
 * {@link {package!Merged:interface}}
 * {@link {Merged:interface}}
 */

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the proposed beta declaration-reference syntax and the existing TSDoc specification for {@link} and related tags. Compare the normal and beta examples in this issue, then determine the required specification and parser scope. Done means the syntax decision is resolved and its behavior is documented and covered by the project's relevant tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
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Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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