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Cannot deserialize with Struct without fields

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Description

#[derive(Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
struct A {
    b: Option<B>,
}
#[derive(Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
struct B {}

let a = A { b: Some(B {}) };
let de: A = Config::try_from(&a).unwrap().try_deserialize().unwrap();
assert!(de.b.is_some()); // Failed

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No files or tests are named. Start by reproducing the Rust snippet and trace the deserialization path for an empty struct wrapped in Option; done means the assertion that b is Some passes for the shown example.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
tooling
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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