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Ligature request: ??=

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Description

??= is the 'assign if null' operator in dart. I would find it useful, to have a ligature for that.

example:

int _a;
int get a => _a ??= 1;

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Research direction

Start by searching the repository for the existing ligature definitions and entries for Dart operators. Add support for the ??= sequence, then verify that the three-character operator renders as a ligature in the generated font.

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Assessment

Tech stack
dart
Domain
design
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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