dense-analysis/ale

Use Vim 8 features for updating the quickfix list without replacing quickfix lists from other plugins

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#1140 opened on Nov 16, 2017

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Description

Hi,

When ALE plugin is updating a quickifx list asynchronously, some other Vim plugin or user can create/modify the quickfix list resulting in ALE plugin updating the incorrect quickfix list. This can be avoided by using the new features in Vim8.

Refer to the following thread for the steps to do this: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/vim_use/LTWNG0nRQCc

  • Yegappan

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Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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1-2 days
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stale
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Prerequisites
Knowledge of Vim scriptUnderstanding of quickfix lists
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
25
Research direction
Examine the referenced thread on Google Groups for the Vim 8 quickfix API. Look at ALE's current quickfix handling in the codebase, likely in files like 'autoload/ale/quickfix.vim'. Identify where ALE sets the quickfix list and how it could be updated without replacing lists from other plugins using the new Vim 8 features.