microsoft / microsoft/tslib

tslib is polluting window object

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Description

Is there a reason why tslib is pushing the helper functions to the window object when module.exports is available?

-> https://github.com/Microsoft/tslib/blob/master/tslib.js#L38

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Research direction

Start with tslib.js around line 38, where the issue reports helper functions being added to window, and compare that behavior with the available module.exports path. Review the existing issue discussion to determine the intended behavior and define completion as resolving or documenting why the global pollution occurs.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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