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Feature: Add hex string to uint64 conversion support

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Description

Please add support for converting hexadecimal string values into uint64.

Example input:

"882d5422d5fffff"

Expected output:

613286979481632767

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Research direction

Start by locating the existing string-to-integer conversion entry points in this Go casting library and compare how other integer widths handle hexadecimal strings. Use the provided hexadecimal input and expected uint64 value as the completion check, including the relevant conversion tests if they exist.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
65/100

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