[FR] use `-Bsymbolic-non-weak-functions` by default if it lands?
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Description
https://reviews.llvm.org/D102570
This sounds like our ideal behavior:
* C++ specified behavior for new/delete are preserved because they're weak
* Smaller code size thanks to fewer relocations
* No interposition by default, opt-in per symbol by making the symbol weak
If and when that lands we should probably make that the default for Android.
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Research direction
Start with the linked LLVM review D102570 and confirm whether `-Bsymbolic-non-weak-functions` has landed. Then locate where Android NDK linker defaults are configured; done means the flag is enabled by default for Android while weak new/delete behavior remains preserved.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- android, cpp
- Domain
- build-system, mobile-dev
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 28/100