LLVM dependency version
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Description
rustc_codegen_nvvm v0.2.2 depends on LLVM7 which is somewhat outdated and not packaged for the latest ubuntu version (21.10). Adding the possibility of using LLVM9 or later would make it simpler to get started writing device code on Ubuntu 21.10.
What are the reasons for depending on specifically version 7? Would it be beneficial to change this?
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- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by locating the dependency configuration for rustc_codegen_nvvm v0.2.2 and read how its LLVM7 requirement is enforced. Determine why LLVM7 is required and whether LLVM9 or later can be supported on Ubuntu 21.10; done means the supported dependency choice is documented and the backend builds with the newer LLVM version.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- build-system, compilers
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100