ndmitchell / ndmitchell/hlint

Prove certain hints with ghc-proofs

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Description

https://github.com/nomeata/ghc-proofs/ should be able to prove certain hints are correct by construction. I should enable that where I can.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the ghc-proofs project linked in the issue and how it could relate to HLint's hints. Determine which hints can be proven correct by construction, then define what enabling that support would cover and how completion would be verified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
haskell
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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