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Go to type on `self` should go to the type within the impl target

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Description

Go to type on self should go to the type within the impl target though (as in, that's what the feature ought to do)

Originally posted by @Veykril in #19803

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Research direction

Start by reading the referenced discussion in issue #19803 and reproduce Go to type on self inside an impl target. Trace the existing Go to type entry point and compare its result with the requested target type; done means self resolves to the type within the impl target.

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Tech stack
rust
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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