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java2swift should take into account arg labels if compiled with -g:vars

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feature:wrap-java
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Description

When a java source is compiled with -g:vars we can find the specific argument names, and we should use them in the emitted Swift declarations

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Start at the java2swift translation path for Java methods compiled with -g:vars. Trace how argument names from the compiled Java input reach emitted Swift declarations, then verify that generated declarations use those names when the debug variable information is present.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java, swift
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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