# Description

This MR adds checks to the `dataclass` wrapper called `configclass` to extend its support for types.  This supports type hinting annotations such as `type`, `Type[Myclass]`, and `ClassVar[type]`.

It also adds a method called `replace` to the configclass that calls the [`dataclasses.replace`](https://docs.python.org/3/library/dataclasses.html#dataclasses.replace) function. This has been added for the convenience of users.

## Type of change

- Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
- New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)

## Checklist

- [x] I have run the [`pre-commit` checks](https://pre-commit.com/) with `./orbit.sh --format`
- [x] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
- [x] My changes generate no new warnings
- [x] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
- [x] I have updated the changelog and the corresponding version in the extension's `config/extension.toml` file