FStarLang / FStarLang/pal

Global variables

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Description

```c
int z;

void f () { z = 0; }
```
Gives:
```fstar
fn f ()
{
z := 0l;
}
```

With a non-existing `z`. At least, we should properly raise a translation error if we find references to global mutable variables.

We should discuss how to actually support it.

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Research direction

No source file, test, or entry point is named. Start by locating the C-to-F* translation path that handles references to global variables, then reproduce the example and trace how the undeclared z is emitted. Done means the invalid global mutable reference produces a translation error; broader support remains a separate design question.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
c, rust
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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