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"The value of the local variable XXXX is not used" throws error instead of warning

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Description

Vscode: v1.44.2
extension: 0.60.0

Why is this message "The value of the local variable XXXX is not used" considered an error instead of warning?

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No source file, test, or entry point is named. Reproduce the diagnostic with VS Code 1.44.2 and extension 0.60.0, then trace where "The value of the local variable XXXX is not used" receives its severity; done means the message is reported as a warning rather than an error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java, typescript, vscode
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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