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Combining intersection and union types leads to syntax error
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Description
Combining intersection and union types requires parentheses. This leads to a syntax error in Prettier.
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Research direction
Reproduce the syntax error using the linked Prettier PHP playground and the provided intersection/union type example. Trace how the example is parsed and formatted, then verify that valid parenthesized combinations no longer produce a syntax error and add or update coverage for the case.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- php
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100