rust-lang / rust-lang/rust-analyzer

Add inlay hint for `// endregion` marker that displays the value of `// region: label`

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A-ide A-inlay-hints C-feature
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Description

If there is a lot of code in between, it can be hard to tell what an // endregion marker refers to. One way is to copy paste the label but then you would need to keep it in sync whenever you update it (think about c++ namespace, ifdef, etc. ending comment markers)

Proposal: Add an inlay hint after // endregion markers that display the label.
Alternative: Provide goto definition for // endregion markers

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Research direction

No file or test is named. Start by tracing how rust-analyzer recognizes // region: label and // endregion markers, then inspect existing inlay-hint support. Done means an // endregion marker displays its matching label, or the agreed alternative provides goto definition.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
developer-experience
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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