rust-lang / rust-lang/rust-clippy

[Proposal] Downgrade unwrap_or_default to pedantic

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Description

Description

unwrap_or_default is less explicit than the alternative, due to being an indirection, and frequently uses more characters. I do not personally believe it should be on-by-default.

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating how the unwrap_or_default lint is configured and documented, then determine the project’s expected treatment of the lint level. Done means the agreed default level is consistently reflected in configuration, documentation, and relevant tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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