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enhancement
- Dominant language
- JavaScript
- Stars
- 132
- Forks
- 9
- PR merge metrics
- No merged PRs in 30d
Description
Tiny things.
- Compiler error messages for when special forms like = and quote, as well as JS keywords, are met outside their destined place (first element in list).
- Lexer or parser error messages for common but hard to spot errors like infix +.
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by locating the compiler, lexer, and parser entry points responsible for special forms, JavaScript keywords, and infix expressions. Review how those paths currently report errors, then verify that the listed misplaced forms and common syntax mistakes produce clear diagnostics.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- compilers
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100