python / python/mypy

lambda input type is `Any` when function type is a union, and no error when lambda does not satisfy any of the types in the union

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Description

from typing import Callable
def f(a: Callable[[int], None] | Callable[[int, str], None]) -> None: ...
    
f(lambda x: reveal_type(x))  # Any

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Research direction

Start with the supplied Python reproducer in the issue and compare its behavior in the linked mypy playground. Trace lambda inference when the expected type is a union of Callable types, including the case where no union member accepts the lambda. Done means the lambda parameter is not inferred as Any and an incompatible lambda produces an error.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
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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