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Tracking Issue for generic pattern types

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Description

The feature gate for the issue is #![feature(generic_pattern_types)].

We do not correctly wf-check pattern types in generic contexts:

#![feature(generic_pattern_types)]
#![feature(pattern_type_range_trait)]
#![feature(const_trait_impl)]
#![feature(pattern_types)]
#![feature(pattern_type_macro)]
use std::pat::pattern_type;

fn foo<const A: u32>() -> pattern_type!(u32 is A..10) {
    assert!(A < 10);
    unsafe {
        std::mem::transmute(9)
    }
}

only errors (during monomorphization, with a very unreadable error) if foo is used with an A >= 10.

About tracking issues

Tracking issues are used to record the overall progress of implementation.
They are also used as hubs connecting to other relevant issues, e.g., bugs or open design questions.
A tracking issue is however not meant for large scale discussion, questions, or bug reports about a feature.
Instead, open a dedicated issue for the specific matter and add the relevant feature gate label.
Discussion comments will get marked as off-topic or deleted.
Repeated discussions on the tracking issue may lead to the tracking issue getting locked.

Use the associated zulip thread for discussions.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with the generic_pattern_types example and the associated Zulip thread linked in the issue. Review the unresolved questions and the tracking checklist, including the RFC, documentation, formatting, and stabilization steps. Done means the design is resolved and the relevant implementation and stabilization work has been completed.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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