Qualified names in import specifications
GHC accepts qualified names in import specifications, e.g.
module Main where
import Foo (Bar.bar)I don't see the point of this, nor is it documented anywhere. I propose that either a) this (mis)feature is removed, or b) this feature is documented and tied to a registered extension that can be enabled or disabled as seen fit.
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| Trac field | Value |
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| Version | 6.12.1 |
| Type | Bug |
| TypeOfFailure | OtherFailure |
| Priority | normal |
| Resolution | Unresolved |
| Component | Compiler |
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| CC | niklas.broberg@gmail.com |
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