Closure compiler fails to parse "interface" as parameter name

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Description

(function x(interface) { console.log(interface); })('test')

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Inspect the JavaScript parser code in the closure compiler to find where parameter names are processed. Look for how reserved words are handled and add 'interface' to the list of allowed parameter names.

Tech stack

javascriptjava

Domain

backend

Issue type

Bug

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2

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1-3 hours

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Active

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Clear

Prerequisites

GitJavaScript

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75