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M-TARGET-FEATURES ... must not prevent a crate from compiling

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Description

In other words, in 'normal' library crates there must always be a "pure rust" fallback available that's chosen.

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Start by reading the repository context for M-TARGET-FEATURES and locating any related guidance or examples for target-specific features. The issue does not name a file or test; done means the guidance clearly requires a pure-Rust fallback so a normal library crate can still compile.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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