Add `warning` for unused `import`s

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Description

use foo::bar;
use baz::qux; <-- warning: unused import

fn main() {
    let bar = bar::new();
}

Contributor guide

Research direction

Investigate the Sway compiler's existing linting infrastructure and add a warning for unused imports similar to Rust's unused imports lint.

Tech stack

rust

Domain

blockchain

Issue type

Feature

DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.

3

Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.

1-2 days

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Active

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Clear

Prerequisites

Rust

Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.

65