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Ligature request: ?=> for Scala 3 context functions

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Description

It would be great to have a ligature for ?=>, which is used by Scala 3 (Dotty) to define context functions.

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Research direction

The issue identifies the ?=> sequence used by Scala 3 context functions, but it names no source files, tests, or build entry points. Start by locating the repository's existing ligature definitions and font-generation workflow, then verify that the sequence renders as a ligature in the generated font.

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Assessment

Tech stack
scala
Domain
design
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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