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Type cast to function pointer doesn't work

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area:compiler kind:bug status:help-wanted
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C#
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Description

See a comment in `Cesium.IntegrationTests/type_casts.c` (introduced in #377):

```

// function pointer types are not supported yet?
// int j = (int) (void (*)(int a)) a;
// int k = (int) (void (*)(int a)) (a + b);
// if (j + k != 5) return -5;
```

We should investigate this problem.

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Research direction

Start with the commented examples in Cesium.IntegrationTests/type_casts.c and review the context from #377. Reproduce the function-pointer casts, determine whether the compiler rejects or mishandles them, and consider the work complete when the behavior is understood and the examples have appropriate passing coverage.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c, csharp
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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