rokucommunity / rokucommunity/brighterscript

functions with param types of object not detecting Uninitialized as an error

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TypeScript
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Description

The typing of Object behaves like it auto BOX s the value. As a result it seems you can pass anything in other than an Uninitialized variable. This does not apply to the Dynamic type which can truly take anything.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the type-checking behavior for a function parameter typed as Object when passed an Uninitialized variable, and compare it with Dynamic. Done means Object reports Uninitialized as an error while Dynamic continues to accept it.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
compilers
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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