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The Parameter hints does not suggest the best match

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Feature Request Feature: Doc comments Language Service
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Description

Type: LanguageService
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Please review existing issues and our documentation at https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode-cpptools/tree/master/Documentation prior to filing an issue.

Describe the bug

  • OS and Version: Win10
  • VS Code Version: 1.24.1
  • C/C++ Extension Version: 0.17.5
  • A clear and concise description of what the bug is.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

class A {};
void func(A a);
void func(int a);

int main() {
    int a = 5;
    func(a);//  Parameter hints prompt 'void func(A a)' , but it should automatic display 'void func(int a)'
}


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Research direction

Start by reproducing the parameter-hint behavior with the C++ example in the issue, using the listed Windows, VS Code, and extension versions if available. Trace the language-service handling for overloaded calls and verify that the hint selects the overload matching the argument type.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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