microsoft / microsoft/go

Default to buildmode=pie on Linux

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Description

We already require a dynamic loader to load OpenSSL, so switching defaulting to PIE mode won't be that much of a breaking change. This needs further investigation, and possible an ADR.

Related to #104

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the proposal in this issue and related issue #104, then investigate the current Linux build-mode default and the dynamic-loader assumption described here. Determine whether defaulting to PIE is compatible and what an ADR should resolve; the work is done when the investigation and decision are documented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go, linux
Domain
build-system, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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