pc2 / pc2/sus-compiler

Lint on always assign to a state variable.

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Description

Since it's a bit unclear what the semantics of such a write should be, as well as it having cost myself two days of debugging with the integrated logic analyzer.

    output state bool                     awvalid'0 = false

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Research direction

Start by locating the compiler's handling of assignments to state variables and its existing lint or diagnostic tests. Use the example output state bool awvalid'0 = false as the reproduction; done means the compiler consistently reports an appropriate lint for this always-assigned state variable.

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Assessment

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

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