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Feature request: Mark recursive calls

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Description

Hi,
I'd like to see any recursive calls highlighted by my ide, but of course this has to start with the language editor. It would be very easy keeping track of them so I can ensure they're tail recursive or find culprits easily. Maybe for example, my ide vscode, could place a recursive marker next to the function definition on the gutter.

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The issue names no files or tests; start by locating the language-editor and VS Code integration entry points responsible for gutter markers. Define the supported meaning of a recursive call and verify that recursive functions receive the requested marker, including the tail-recursive case described.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust, vscode
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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