min_generic_const_args: Braced paths should forbid infer vars
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A-const-generics
F-min_generic_const_args
T-compiler
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- Rust
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Description
We should ensure that Foo<{ BAR }> is treated the same as Foo<BAR> when BAR has generic parameters (i.e. it should error in both cases).
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reproducing the two examples, Foo<{ BAR }> and Foo< BAR >, with BAR having generic parameters, and compare their compiler behavior. Done means both braced and unbraced paths produce the same error in this case.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- compilers
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 48/100