Hi all :slight_smile: julia> f(g = function(::Dict) end) = g f (generic function with 2 methods) julia> f(g = function(::Dict{}) end) = g ERROR: syntax: expected "(" in function definition Stacktrace: [1] top-level scope @ none:1 julia> f(g = function(::Dict{Any, Any}) end) = g ERROR: syntax:…

Filed an issue: parse error from type T{} in anonymous function · Issue #41253 · JuliaLang/julia · GitHub The workaround is to use ::Dict, which is equivalent to ::Dict{}. You can also use (::Dict{}) -> nothing as an alternative anonymous-function syntax.

Why can't I use `{}` in a default function definition? Seems like a bug

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stevengj July 1, 2021, 12:33pm 13

You should file a separate issue.

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Why can't I use `{}` in a default function definition? Seems like a bug

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