rescript-lang / rescript-lang/rescript

Js.Re.matches -> RegExp.Result.matches - Unexpected bug caused by migration to v12

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Description

https://rescript-lang.org/try?version=v12.0.0-rc.3&module=esmodule&code=DYUwLgBAhhC8EFIBOUDuAKABgbQLqYEoBaAPgCkBnAOgCUQqBbKMAYwAsQKAoL0SAIziIUGHPmIk6AcwCiADwAOtTgFdgYRs3acgA

The automated migration results in a different output, which was very difficult to trace in my case. I spent around 4 hours today (mostly because the issue wasn't reproducing locally)

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Research direction

Start with the linked ReScript v12 playground reproduction and compare the output produced before and after automated migration. Trace the Js.Re to RegExp.Result.matches change and define a regression test that preserves the expected result.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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