ros2 / ros2/rclcpp

none of the API compiles for message types using a custom allocator

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Description

E.g. trying to compile a call to create_publisher with a message type using a custom allocator fails since the corresponding typesupport symbol isn't specialized for the custom allocator type.

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Research direction

Start with the create_publisher call path and the corresponding typesupport symbol mentioned in the issue. Trace how message types using a custom allocator are handled, then verify that the affected API calls compile for those message types.

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Assessment

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

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