[GHC] #8612: Error message "not in scope" on missing 'deriving'
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#8612: Error message "not in scope" on missing 'deriving'
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Reporter: mirpa | Owner:
Type: bug | Status: closed
Priority: low | Milestone:
Component: Compiler | Version: 7.4.1
Resolution: fixed | Keywords:
Operating System: Unknown/Multiple | Architecture: Unknown/Multiple
Type of failure: None/Unknown | Difficulty: Unknown
Test Case: | Blocked By:
Blocking: | Related Tickets:
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Changes (by monoidal):
* status: new => closed
* resolution: => fixed
Comment:
In HEAD you get a bit better message
{{{
Der.hs:3:12: Record syntax is illegal here: {a :: Int}
Der.hs:3:14: Not in scope: ‛a’
}}}
It's not ideal, but IMO it gives a good hint that the specific part
`a::Int` is not the issue.
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