The type define can't be derived correctly

[hustcc]

Code below:

• wrapper.ts

export * from 'gl-matrix/vec2';

export function otherFunc() {}

• test.ts

import * as vec2 from './wrapper'

vec2.length(); // here will occur type define error

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In addition, the source code structure is different from npm package, this is not a best practice maybe. We have many ways to organize code for code split, But the way now is not very good.

Do you need a pr?

[stefnotch]

I'm always open to suggestions or PRs regarding improving gl-matrix!

[hustcc]

I'm always open to suggestions or PRs regarding improving gl-matrix!

I will send the pr today, a lot of diff, but compatibility will be guaranteed.

[hustcc]

• Plan 1

Generate .d.ts file for each sub-package. But now I do not know how to generate sub-package d.ts file~

• Plan 2

Rewrite with ts. then generate the sub-packages.

I think Plan2 is better, what's your opinion? @stefnotch

[stefnotch]

So, basically, I added the type definitions for my main use case which is simply importing everything from "gl-matrix". I didn't take the subpackages into account, as that seemed a fair bit more complex.

import { vec3 } from "gl-matrix";

@TrySound Sorry for the ping, but I thought that you might be an expert on this topic. A quite relevant question here is, do we still need all the subpackages?

[TrySound]

do we still need all the subpackages?

Yes, unless you choose unique name for each function.
https://github.com/toji/gl-matrix/blob/master/src/mat2.js#L13
https://github.com/toji/gl-matrix/blob/master/src/mat2d.js#L27

In addition, the source code structure is different from npm package, this is not a best practice maybe

https://unpkg.com/browse/gl-matrix@3.3.0/esm/
https://unpkg.com/browse/gl-matrix@3.3.0/cjs/
Same structure. Sub packages are there for technical reasons to prevent your bundle bloating.

I didn't take the subpackages into account, as that seemed a fair bit more complex.

@stefnotch Doesn't this syntax assume sub packages? Or is this something like old school namespace?

export module mat2 {

[TrySound]

See here. Not solved yet. Need assistance.
#390

[stefnotch]

I took a look at it and am not sure how to solve those issues. Maybe @hustcc has some ideas?