routes file error in playframework 2.0

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This is one of the lines in my routes file: ``` GET /detail controllers.Message.detail(type: String, text: String, page: Integer ?= 0) ``` When I tried to load the page, it highlighted this line and stated "identifier expected but 'type' found.". Now if I changed the parameter from `type: String` to `newType: String`, the page is loading fine. What is the problem with the word `type`? Are there reserved words in the routes file?

Accepted Answer

`type` is a Scala keyword. You can't use them in your routes file. See also this ticket: https://play.lighthouseapp.com/projects/82401/tickets/69-compilation-error-when-using-backticked-scala-keywords-on-routes-file

routes file error in playframework 2.0

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