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`args` is nullable-oblivious in top-level statements

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#84,293 opened on Jun 25, 2026

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Area-CompilersFeature - Nullable Reference TypesFeature - Simple Programshelp wanted

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Description

I think we should give this string[] type, i.e. non-nullable array of non-nullable strings.

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Trace the `args` parameter handling in top level statements and adjust the nullable annotation from nullable to non nullable.
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