tonsky / tonsky/FiraCode

Python Exponents eg x**2 -> x²?

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Description

We alr have exponent characters, ¹²³ etc, why not add them as ligatures? Luv this font btw!

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Start by checking how existing exponent characters and programming ligatures are defined in the FiraCode font sources. Confirm the intended Python mappings, including x**2 to x², and verify that the resulting glyph substitutions render correctly wherever the project tests or previews ligatures.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
design, developer-experience
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
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Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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