scalameta/metals

When a name like `res2` is used in a worksheet, it causes a double definition

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#5,680 opened on Sep 26, 2023

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Description

Describe the bug

  1. Open a worksheet
  2. Type a few lines of results to be evaluated.
  3. Define a value named val res2 = 1 to see error. res2

Expected behavior

Should evaluate OK.

Operating system

Linux

Editor/Extension

VS Code

Version of Metals

v1.0.1

Extra context or search terms

worksheet, result, double definition, Mdoc

Contributor guide

Research direction
Investigate how worksheet result values are named, specifically the conflict with the reserved `res2` name in Mdoc. Check the Mdoc integration and how result identifiers are generated to avoid double definitions.
Tech stack
scala
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
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2
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1-3 hours
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Fresh
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Clear
Prerequisites
Scala
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70