motoko-dot-notation-migration

To convert Motoko core function calls to dot notation, this tool transforms self-first parameters like Module.func(self) into self.func(). It preserves type parameters, respects operator precedence, and tracks angle-bracket depth during parsing.

Migrating Motoko code from mo:base to mo:core is necessary when upgrading core versions or modernizing call syntax. This conversion shifts self-first parameter functions to dot notation while preserving nested expressions and type parameters.

Yes, dot notation migration handles multi-argument self function calls in Motoko. It converts them while preserving type parameters and nested expressions, respecting operator precedence and type-parameter angle-bracket depth to avoid breaking code.

The best way to modernize Motoko call syntax is converting self-first parameter style functions to dot notation. This process applies conversion rules for functions whose first parameter is named self, ensuring zero-argument and multi-argument calls are updated correctly.

A key limitation is that conversion strictly applies to functions whose first parameter is named self. It respects operator precedence and tracks angle-bracket depth during parsing to prevent breaking code, but only targets applicable mo:core-based code.