oxidecomputer / oxidecomputer/vw

Analyzer should warn/error on positional arguments on non-external calls

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bug htcl lsp
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Rust
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Description

If a procedure call is not in the extern namespace, then it's a HTCL procedure call. HTCL has no positional args, only keyword args. This should be an error from the analyzer, or at least a warning.

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Research direction

Start in the analyzer's procedure-call handling and trace how calls in the extern namespace are distinguished from HTCL calls. Done means positional arguments on non-external calls produce an analyzer warning or error, while external calls retain their existing behavior.

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Assessment

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