FractalFir / FractalFir/rustc_codegen_clr

Using this backend together with tinycc to improve debug compile times?

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Description

Do you think using a C backend and tcc have the potential to do the job of `cranelift`? Vlang used this approach and got some promising results.

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Research direction

The issue names the C backend, tinycc, and cranelift but no files or tests. Start by locating the existing C-backend entry point and comparing its debug compile path with the current cranelift path; done means a documented feasibility decision and defined next steps.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c, rust
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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