nushell / nushell/new-nu-parser

Add better error for unmatched delimiter

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Description

Currently, lexing a source code with unmatched delimiters, such as "unmatched, results in an extremely unhelpful error. Using the callback feature of Logos it should be possible to craft something more helpful.

Related: https://github.com/nushell/new-nu-parser/issues/33

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Research direction

Start by locating the lexer and its use of Logos callbacks, then reproduce the unmatched-delimiter case described in the issue, such as "unmatched. Compare the current error with the related issue and finish when lexing reports a more helpful unmatched-delimiter error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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