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[Python] Add support for type hints?

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Python supports type hints in the non-comment syntax since Python 3. Would you be open to adding type hints to the python code generator at the potential expense of dropping python 2 support?

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Start by locating the Python code generator and its templates, then review how the project handles Python 2 and Python 3 compatibility. Define the supported Python versions and the generated type-hint coverage before implementing; done means generated Python code includes the agreed type hints and the generator’s tests pass.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
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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