[GHC] #14000: Out of scope errors with type families do not mention scope
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Thu Jul 20 16:02:23 UTC 2017
#14000: Out of scope errors with type families do not mention scope
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Reporter: EyalLotem | Owner: (none)
Type: bug | Status: new
Priority: normal | Milestone:
Component: Compiler | Version: 8.0.1
Resolution: | Keywords: TypeFamilies
Operating System: Unknown/Multiple | Architecture:
Type of failure: Poor/confusing | Unknown/Multiple
error message | Test Case:
Blocked By: | Blocking:
Related Tickets: | Differential Rev(s):
Wiki Page: |
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Changes (by RyanGlScott):
* cc: RyanGlScott (added)
* failure: None/Unknown => Poor/confusing error message
* keywords: => TypeFamilies
Comment:
Indeed, the error message in GHC 7.10.3 and earlier was simply:
{{{
$ /opt/ghc/7.10.3/bin/ghci Bug.hs
GHCi, version 7.10.3: http://www.haskell.org/ghc/ :? for help
[1 of 1] Compiling Main ( Bug.hs, interpreted )
Bug.hs:5:10: Not in scope: ‘noSuchThing’
Failed, modules loaded: none.
}}}
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