python / python/mypy

Make type refinement to work with `None in [a, b, c]`

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Description

Following the bug report, when checking if multiple variables are not None using the syntax None in <some_collection> mypy should be able to refine the types of these variables to non-Optional types after this check.

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Research direction

Start by reading the linked bug report (mypy#17149) and trace the existing type-refinement behavior for membership checks. Done means mypy narrows the relevant variables from Optional types to non-Optional types after a None in <some_collection> check, with coverage for the reported syntax.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
compilers
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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