[GHC] #9256: Support automatic derivation of an hs-boot file from an hs file

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#9256: Support automatic derivation of an hs-boot file from an hs file
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        Reporter:  ezyang            |                   Owner:  ezyang
            Type:  feature request   |                  Status:  closed
        Priority:  normal            |               Milestone:
       Component:  Compiler          |                 Version:  7.8.2
      Resolution:  invalid           |                Keywords:  backpack
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |            Architecture:
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 Type of failure:  None/Unknown      |               Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |                Blocking:
 Related Tickets:                    |  Differential Revisions:
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Changes (by ezyang):

 * status:  new => closed
 * resolution:   => invalid


Comment:

 I'm going to terminate this proposal: the crux of the issue is that you
 really do want the imports of the new hs-boot file to be computed
 automatically. I think I have a way to deal with this, but it really is a
 different proposal.

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