python / python/mypy

dmypy suggest doesn't work well with generators.

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Description

dmypy suggest may give a wrong return type for functions with yield. I think it would be nice to support this and probably it is not hard to implement.

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Research direction

Start with the dmypy suggest command and its handling of functions containing yield. Reproduce the incorrect return type for a generator, then confirm that suggestions report the correct return type for functions with yield.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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