Support "x = property(...)" in class body
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Description
Currently it's not possible to define a property using x = property(...) in the class body.
(Originally from #220.)
Contributor guide
First steps
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- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating mypy's handling of property(...) assignments in class bodies and add a focused regression test for x = property(...); done means this syntax is accepted and checked consistently with equivalent property definitions.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- devtools
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100