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[Feature] Why not use compiler builtins atomic

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Description

Describe problem solved by the proposed feature

gcc和llvm都提供了builtin的atomic方法,为什么还需要自己实现一套 rt_hw_atomic_xxx ?

Describe your preferred solution

直接使用编译器的builtin atomic
https://llvm.org/docs/Atomics.html
https://gcc.gnu.org/onlinedocs/gcc/_005f_005fatomic-Builtins.html

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Research direction

Start by locating the rt_hw_atomic_xxx implementations and their call sites in the RT-Thread source, then compare their supported targets and compiler requirements with the GCC and LLVM atomic builtin documentation linked in the issue. Define the affected platforms and compatibility expectations before determining what a complete migration would require.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
embedded-iot, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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