python / python/mypy

Don't require type annotations for locals when using --check-untyped-defs

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Description

Trying to reopen or clone https://github.com/python/mypy/issues/7744 but didn't figure out how, so I created a new issue instead.

See https://github.com/python/mypy/issues/7744 for all the required information.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reading the referenced issue #7744, since this issue says it contains all required information. Then trace mypy's handling of --check-untyped-defs and determine how local variable annotations are currently checked. Done means the requested behavior is implemented and covered by tests for untyped 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
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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