[Perf] `Set.contains(value)` vs `alleyCatsSetTraverse.contains_(value)`
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Description
Set.contains(value)is O(1).alleycats.std.SetInstances.alleyCatsSetTraverse.contains_(value)is in worst case O(n).
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Research direction
Start by locating the implementations of Set.contains(value) and alleycats.std.SetInstances.alleyCatsSetTraverse.contains_(value), then compare their complexity and surrounding tests. Clarify the intended performance behavior and record completion with a focused regression test or benchmark showing the expected complexity.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- scala
- Domain
- performance
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100