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Extensions to should_assert_eq

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Description

I found this in the standard library:

assert!(o == owned && b == borrowed)

This should be a case for should_assert_eq. Additionally, it might be nice to have a lint that suggests splitting asserts with && to multiple assert statements, for better debugging.

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Research direction

Start by locating the should_assert_eq lint implementation and its existing tests, then inspect how the standard-library assertion o == owned && b == borrowed is handled. Define completion as coverage for this case and a clear decision on whether splitting && assertions belongs in the same or a separate lint, with tests for the chosen behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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