microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cpptools

Find All References doesn't work with certain dynamic-init constructor calls

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bug Feature: Find All References Language Service Works in VS
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Description

The repro is with

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It works with VS.

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Research direction

Start with the linked screenshot and reproduce the Find All References failure for the described dynamic-init constructor calls, then compare the result with Visual Studio as reported. Identify the relevant extension entry point and establish a regression test; done means references are found for the reproducer as they are in VS.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, typescript
Domain
devtools, search
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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