microsoft / microsoft/wil

Convert static_assert into enable_if

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Description

enable_if shows compilation errors in the caller side instead of callee.

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Research direction

No file, test, or entry point is identified in the issue. Start by locating the relevant static_assert and enable_if uses in the WIL source, then review how their diagnostics appear at call sites and within callees. Done means the intended compilation errors are reported on the caller side.

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Assessment

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

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