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support "with" statement

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BrighterScript New Language Feature
Dominant language
TypeScript
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Description

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/visual-basic/language-reference/statements/with-end-with-statement

this seems a good fit for the language

e.g.

    With theCustomer
        .Name = "Coho Vineyard"
        .URL = "http://www.cohovineyard.com/"
        .City = "Redmond"
    End With

This will become


        theCustomer.Name = "Coho Vineyard"
        theCustomer.URL = "http://www.cohovineyard.com/"
        theCustomer.City = "Redmond"

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Research direction

Start with the linked Visual Basic With statement reference and the existing BrightScript language grammar or parser entry points. Implement support for the shown With/End With form so each dotted member assignment expands to the target object, and verify that the example produces the stated output.

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Assessment

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

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