oxidecomputer / oxidecomputer/vw

Add floating point type to HTCL

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enhancement htcl
Dominant language
Rust
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Forks
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Avg merge
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Description

There are many situations in which floating point values are used with HTCL. We should add an explicit type for this.

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Research direction

The issue names HTCL but no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the existing type definitions and related parsing or validation logic, then determine how an explicit floating-point type should fit the current type system. Done means HTCL accepts and handles floating-point values as a distinct type, with tests covering the new behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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