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abstract class shouldn't be considered Callable

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Description

Bug Report

An abstract class fits the typing for Callable.

To Reproduce

import abc
from typing import Callable


class A(abc.ABC):
    @abc.abstractmethod
    def m(self) -> None:
        ...


class C(A):
    def m(self) -> None:
        pass


def f() -> A:
    return C()


def t(x: Callable[[], A]) -> None:
    x()


def main() -> None:
    t(f)
    t(C)
    t(A)  # should give typing error - A is not callable because it can't be instantiated
    A()  # mypy correctly reports that A can't be instantiated


if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

Expected Behavior

mypy should report a typing error if an abstract class is put where a Callable should go

Actual Behavior

mypy doesn't report any error if an abstract class is put where a Callable should go

Your Environment

  • Mypy version used: 0.910
  • Python version used: 3.8.10

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Research direction

Start by running the supplied Python example with the reported mypy version and confirm the missing diagnostic for t(A). Trace how mypy checks Callable compatibility and abstract-class instantiation, then add coverage showing that an abstract class is rejected while f and C remain accepted. Done means the expected typing error is reported for A.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
compilers, devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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