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[Clang] __builtin_memset should be constexpr

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clang:frontend constexpr enhancement
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Description

`__builtin_memset` currently isn't `constexpr`, but could be AFAICT. There doesn't seem to be a good reason to not allow at least single byte integral types.

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Research direction

Start by investigating Clang's handling of __builtin_memset and how constexpr evaluation treats it. The issue proposes allowing constexpr use for at least single-byte integral types; done means that supported use is accepted without breaking existing compiler behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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