Higher kinded polymorphism
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Description
Monday Sep 02, 2013 at 01:14 GMT
For earlier discussion, see https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/issues/8922
This issue was labelled with: A-typesystem, I-wishlist in the Rust repository
Rust doesn't support higher kinded polymorphism, despite being a common feature in many functional programming languages. As far as I know, it is a commonly requested feature from people in the FP crowd.
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Research direction
Start by reading this issue and the earlier discussion in Rust issue #8922. The issue contains no named files, tests, or implementation entry point; research would first need to establish a viable design and precise completion criteria for higher kinded polymorphism.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- compilers
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 20/100