Rust-GCC / Rust-GCC/gccrs

Handle arbitrary self types

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codegen name resolution parser rust-for-linux typechecking
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Description

https://doc.rust-lang.org/unstable-book/language-features/arbitrary-self-types.html

This is probably going to be very annoying as it touches maaaaaany areas of the compiler including typechecking and method probing. This is used by the kernel. This might be worth splitting into its own entire milestone

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Research direction

Start with the Rust unstable-book description of arbitrary self types linked in the issue. Map the feature's impact across the compiler, especially typechecking and method probing, before defining a focused milestone or smaller task. Done should include support for arbitrary self types, but the issue does not specify tests or a narrower completion boundary.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, 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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