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Use varialbe keys with dict{}

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Description

It would be nice to pass a variable as a dict{} key:

let loc = "BS_PRIVATE_NESTED_SOME_NONE"

let properties = dict{
  [loc]: schema,
}

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No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating the compiler handling for dict{} keys, then verify that the shown variable-key example compiles and add coverage for it.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ocaml
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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