Rust-GCC / Rust-GCC/gccrs

mut ref variable should give error if borrowing a non mutable variable

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Description

pub fn a(){
    let v = 10;
    let ref mut r = v; 
}

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Start by reproducing the Rust snippet from the issue and tracing the compiler's mutability and borrowing diagnostics for a ref mut binding. Identify the relevant Rust front-end entry point and an existing diagnostic test, then add coverage showing that borrowing the non-mutable v produces an error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, rust
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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