microsoft / microsoft/windows-rs

`windows-core` consolidate `Param`/`Ref`/`InterfaceRef` etc

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Description

A number of conversion types and traits have been developed to solve different problems. Some like `Param` are used by `windows-bindgen` while others are more suitable for hand-authored APIs. It's just a bit confusing and hard to know what the right tool is where there are so many options.

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Research direction

Start in the windows-core conversion types and traits, comparing Param, Ref, and InterfaceRef with their use by windows-bindgen and hand-authored APIs. Map the overlapping roles and document which options should remain or be consolidated. Done means the API choices are simpler and the appropriate tool is clear for each use case.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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