Incorrect error message when compiling with PolyKinds and a type family
When trying to compile
{-# LANGUAGE TypeFamilies,
PolyKinds,
ScopedTypeVariables
#-}
convert :: a -> b
convert = undefined
type family Foo a
bar :: forall b a. b -> (Foo a)
bar f = (convert f :: (Foo a))
I get the following error message:
Sandbox.hs:12:10:
Couldn't match type `Foo k a' with `Foo * b'
NB: `Foo' is a type function, and may not be injective
In the expression: (convert f :: Foo a)
In an equation for `bar': bar f = (convert f :: Foo a)
However, this compiles just fine without PolyKinds.
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| Trac field | Value |
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| Version | 7.4.1-rc1 |
| Type | Bug |
| TypeOfFailure | OtherFailure |
| Priority | normal |
| Resolution | Unresolved |
| Component | Compiler (Type checker) |
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