microsoft / microsoft/DirectXShaderCompiler

[202x][0004] Remove `interface` keyword

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Description

The interface keyword was never fully supported in DXC. The proposal in TC57 is to remove the feature as per [0004] - 202x Removals.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by reading the linked TC57 proposal and tracing how the interface keyword is handled in the DirectX Shader Compiler. Done means the unsupported feature is removed consistently from the compiler, with no remaining references or accepted behavior for the keyword.

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Assessment

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

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