Generate types and type declarations for record fields about gpb HOT 6 CLOSED

It looks like #34 implemented at least some of this, but I'm not sure why we're not seeing -export_type in files like this one

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@JeetKunDoug - I found the option here. Giving it a try now.

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Yep, type_specs is the correct option. @tomas-abrahamsson I'll open a PR to add that to the README.

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For each record type defined, also define and export a type for that record.

@JeetKunDoug This is done when gpb compiles to use maps instead of records, but for records, I reasoned that one could just use #msg{}. I'd like to learn your reasoning for wanting each msg to be an exported type also for the record case?

For any field in a record, also include type information for that field.

The type_specs option does this (or -type cmd line flag/switch). Thanks to @lukebakken for providing this info.

@lukebakken, regarding a PR for README, I think the options that could need some highlighting (ie options most missed/overlooked) are:

• type_specs (-type)
• use_packages (-pkgs)
• and perhaps strings_as_binaries (-strbin)

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OK, thanks for the suggestions @tomas-abrahamsson

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I assume this means you're ok with the current state, hence closing this issue. If I misunderstood, please just re-open.

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