rrousselGit / rrousselGit/analyzer_buffer

Consider creating a separate tool for lookups using the `package|identifier` syntax

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Description

I like analyzer_buffer so far, but sometimes I want to use the useful syntax elsewhere for things like type checks,

For instance, it would be incredibly convenient to be able to produce a DartType out of this syntax, such as resolve('http', 'BaseRequest')

This can be especially nice for TypeCheckers, which seem to want either the exact uri or a direct dependency on the package for typeNamed

Basically, a sane means of doing type lookups extracted into it's own utility, or extension on LibraryElement .find perhaps?

All of this can allow me to look up a type, do some checks, and then do DartType.toCode() when I need it

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Research direction

Start by reviewing analyzer_buffer’s existing package|identifier handling, then compare the needs of TypeCheckers, LibraryElement lookup, and DartType.toCode(). Clarify whether the result should be a separate utility or a LibraryElement.find extension, with resolution such as resolve('http', 'BaseRequest') serving as the completion criterion.

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Tech stack
dart
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
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Stale
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Needs clarification
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