posit-dev / posit-dev/positron

R: Smart features around strings and raw strings

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area: code actions area: kernels enhancement lang: r
Dominant language
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Description

  • It would be nice to be able to inspect strings without escaped characters or special sequences like \\ or \n in a hover popup.

  • An assist to transform strings to raw strings and vice versa would be helpful.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. Start by locating the R string hover and code-assist entry points, then define behavior for displaying strings without escapes and converting between regular and raw strings; done means both interactions work consistently and have coverage.

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Assessment

Tech stack
r, typescript
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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