Microsoft/TypeScript

Odd TS highlight/hover when hovering a comment

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#56,329 opened on Nov 3, 2023

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Inspect the hover provider for comments in TypeScript language service, specifically to understand why hovering over 'similar' in a comment incorrectly highlights 'replace'.
Tech stack
typescriptjavascript
Domain
developer experience
Issue type
Bug
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2
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1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
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GitTypeScriptVS Code
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70