lethalbit / lethalbit/Slice-N-Splice

Better object file API documentation

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Description

Document the objects and values within the object file APIs to be actually usable. It's currently just a mishmash of comments about obvious things followed but magic values or arcane names.

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the object file APIs and reviewing their existing comments, then inventory the objects, values, magic values, and arcane names that need explanation. Done means the documented APIs are usable without relying on obvious comments or unexplained names.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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