rust-lang / rust-lang/rust-analyzer

When using introduce variable select both instances of var_name

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Description

That way you can quickly give the new variable any name you want by typing it.

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Research direction

Start by locating the introduce variable assist and inspect how the introduced variable name is selected. The change is done when both instances of var_name are selected together so typing a replacement names the new variable consistently.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
developer-experience
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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