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ParseResult and its subtype are members of scala.util.parsing.combinator.Parsers

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Description

ParseResult and its subtype are members of scala.util.parsing.combinator.Parsers. Why? This limits the ability to write code using ParseResult without any added benefit as far as I can see.

E.g. I would like to define a scalatest Matcher. I have to wrap it now into a scope, parameterized by a Parsers instance or I have to redefine the Matcher in every test case.

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Start by reading scala.util.parsing.combinator.Parsers and its ParseResult subtype definitions. Determine how ParseResult is coupled to a Parsers instance and what API change would let callers use it independently without losing existing parser-combinator behavior. Done means the requested standalone use is supported with a clear compatibility decision.

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Tech stack
scala
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
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Over a week
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