tc39 / tc39/proposal-private-declarations
What is `typeof private #x`?
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Description
Currently it didn't mentioned in spec, but it seems to be very important.
private #x declares a private name. But what is private name in terms of JavaScript.
Is typeof #x some kind of primitive value? Is it private symbol? How does it relate to key reification and Membrane pattern?
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Research direction
Start by reviewing the proposal's treatment of private names and the questions in this issue about typeof #x, primitive values, private symbols, key reification, and the Membrane pattern. Done means the semantics are resolved and documented in the proposal, including how typeof applies to private names.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- compilers
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 20/100