runtimeverification / runtimeverification/haskell-backend

Use smart `Pattern` constructor throughout the code

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Description

#4060 adds a substitution field to the Pattern type. We should ensure (by way of a smart constructor) that the substitution has been applied to the other components of the pattern, to avoid having to re-apply it.

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Start by reading issue #4060 and the Pattern type, then locate the places where Patterns are constructed throughout the code. Determine how the smart constructor should ensure substitution is applied to the other components, and verify that callers no longer need to re-apply it.

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

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