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Code Action: Replace relative path with absolute

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Description

I prefer using absolute paths in imports but all of RA's (and rustc's) suggestions/code actions insert shortest possible paths instead. I therefore propose to implement a code action that allows to automatically replace self and other relative paths with fully-qualified ones.

As an aside, in general it would also be useful to toggle some setting to have RA insert full paths, but i guess that would be a much bigger ask, so i left it out of this issue.

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the existing rust-analyzer code actions that insert shortest paths, then compare their behavior with rustc suggestions. Done means a code action can replace self and other relative paths with fully qualified paths.

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Assessment

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

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