Introduce #[trait_alias] macro to simplify definition of alias traits#79
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soareschen merged 15 commits intomainfrom Mar 9, 2025
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Introduce #[trait_alias] macro to simplify definition of alias traits#79soareschen merged 15 commits intomainfrom
#[trait_alias] macro to simplify definition of alias traits#79soareschen merged 15 commits intomainfrom
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Summary
This PR introduces a new
#[trait_alias]macro, that can be used to simplify the definition of alias traits with blanket implementations. Using the macro, the blanket implementation would be derived automatically, thereby saving up to 50% or more code for the trait alias definition.Example
The
HasAsyncErrorTypetrait is now defined as follows:The macro now expands the following blanket implementation automatically:
Associated Items
The
#[trait_alias]macro can also be used to automatically derive associated types and methods. For example:would generate the blanket impl:
And given the following:
Would be desugared into: