pack should never raise XException
#3097
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It can be nice to be able to rely on
packnever raisingXExceptionand it is good behavior. I have always expected this behavior, but it was not documented. Let's document it. I have checked all instances inclash-preludeand they all conform to the law. The same goes for deriving aBitPackor usingderiveBitPack.Still TODO:
Write a changelog entry (see changelog/README.md)I don't think this needs a changelog entry. It is more of a clarification than a change. But if people want a changelog, that can be done.