Consider changing the binary file name from gccrs to grsc
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Description
I know this is not important and silly. But I really think that the binary file name grsc would be better. Like for example the GCC D Compiler has the gdc binary file name.
I understand that in GCC there is already example of the opposite The Go Frontend uses gccgo, but I still think grsc would be cleaner.
Like then it would mean GNU Rust Compiler or the GCC Rust Compiler (if for some reason you don't want to call it a GNU Compiler), but now gccrs would be just GNU Compiler Collection Rust, which does not sound so cool.
If this change would to be made it would be beneficial to make it as soon as possible before the fronend is production ready.
P.S.: Thank you for your hard work on this very important project!
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Research direction
The issue proposes renaming the compiler binary from gccrs to grsc, but it names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the build and packaging definitions for the compiler executable and check all user-facing references; done means the new name works consistently without breaking existing build or invocation paths.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp, rust
- Domain
- compilers
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100