rust-lang / rust-lang/rust-analyzer
Extension fails to activate when creating a new file outside of a project
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Description
Make sure xyzzy.rs doesn't exist and run code xyzzy.rs:

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Research direction
Reproduce the report by ensuring xyzzy.rs does not exist and running code xyzzy.rs. Trace the extension activation path for a standalone Rust file, then verify that the extension activates successfully when the file is opened outside a project.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust, vscode
- Domain
- developer-experience
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100