decompals / decompals/slinky

Emit symbol referencing start and end of all VRAM in single segment mode

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planned feature
Dominant language
Linker Script
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Description

Currently the way to reference those addresses is via the *_alloc_VRAM and *_noload_VRAM_END symbols. Having to use symbols with different middle names is a bit annoying.

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Research direction

Start by locating the linker-script generation logic for single segment mode and the code that emits the *_alloc_VRAM and *_noload_VRAM_END symbols. Trace how VRAM boundaries are represented, then define the requested consistent start and end symbols from the issue’s intended naming. Done means single segment mode emits symbols for both ends of all VRAM while preserving the existing references.

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Assessment

Domain
build-system, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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