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use_crate_prefix_for_self_imports

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Description

What it does

Items imported from current crate should be prefixed with crate::

Advantage
  • distinguish from dependencies
  • Maintain consistent coding style

Different import styles could exist at same time:

use crate::foo::qux;
use foo::bar;
Drawbacks

None

Example
use foo::bar;

Could be written as:

use crate::foo::bar;

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing Clippy's existing lint structure and how it distinguishes imports from the current crate from dependency imports. Define the supported import patterns and verify that the lint consistently recommends crate:: prefixes without conflicting with valid dependency imports.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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