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[reanalyze] rename @raises to @throws

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Description

to better align with rescript's new terminology throw (raise being deprecated), the same should be done for annotations. rename @raises to @throws and deprecate @raises

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Research direction

No file or test is named. Start by searching the compiler for @raises and its annotation handling, then verify that @throws is accepted while @raises remains available but deprecated, with compiler tests covering both forms.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ocaml
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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