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Implicit Operator does not work from python

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Description

Here is an IronPython post talking about the subject.

http://www.voidspace.org.uk/ironpython/dark-corners.shtml#implicit-conversion

You will get a cast exception when you try and assign .NET type that would normally go through an implicit operator when you do it from Python.

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Research direction

Start with the linked IronPython article on implicit conversion and reproduce the cast exception when assigning a .NET type from Python. Done means assignments that would normally use a .NET implicit operator succeed without a cast exception.

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Tech stack
csharp, python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
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Newbie friendliness
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