avast / avast/retdec

Add support for PowerPC VLE instructions

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enhancement T-arch-powerpc
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Description

Many [PowerPC e200 series microcontrollers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PowerPC_e200) support variable-length instructions. Please add support!

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Research direction

The issue names PowerPC e200 microcontrollers and variable-length instruction support, but it does not identify files, tests, or an entry point. Start by mapping RetDec's existing PowerPC and LLVM instruction-handling support and checking how VLE binaries are represented. Done should include implemented VLE support with coverage demonstrating correct handling of the relevant instructions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
compilers, reverse-engineering
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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