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Destructuring arrays and objects.

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Description

It would be nice if we had syntax to destructure arrays, objects and other types.

Syntax could look something like this:

let my_array = [0, 1, 2];
let [a, b, c] = my_array;

print(a); // 0
print(b); // 1
print(c); // 2

This is similar to JavaScript and this also lets you emulate tuples! Like:

let my_tuple = ["Hello", "World!"];
let [hello, world] = my_tuple;
print(hello); // Hello
print(world); // World!

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The issue provides example syntax for array and tuple-like destructuring but names no files, tests, or entry points. First clarify the supported destructuring targets and semantics for arrays, objects, and other types. Done means the syntax and behavior are agreed and covered by tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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