[GHC] #11418: Suggest correct spelling when module is not found because of typo
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#11418: Suggest correct spelling when module is not found because of typo
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Reporter: syd | Owner:
Type: feature request | Status: new
Priority: lowest | Milestone:
Component: Compiler | Version:
Resolution: | Keywords:
Operating System: Unknown/Multiple | Architecture:
Type of failure: Incorrect | Unknown/Multiple
warning at compile-time | Test Case:
Blocked By: | Blocking:
Related Tickets: | Differential Rev(s):
Wiki Page: |
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Comment (by syd):
Replying to [comment:25 hvr]:
> Replying to [comment:24 syd]:
> > For the record, I created the wiki page:
https://ghc.haskell.org/trac/ghc/wiki/Proposal/HelpfulImportError
>
> Just to clarify, this feature is only relevant to `ghc --make` (and
therefore may not benefit future cabal versions, as there's a chance that
cabal will move away from using `ghc --make` altogether)?
The mapping suggestion is only relevant to `ghc --make`, yes. If cabal
moves away from using `ghc --make`, then that becomes cabal's
responsibility. The import typo warning will stay relevant either way, but
it may be implemented by using cabal's `exposed-modules` or `other-
modules` instead.
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Ticket URL: <http://ghc.haskell.org/trac/ghc/ticket/11418#comment:26>
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