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`Mutex::borrow` only gives an immutable reference?
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Description
It seems like the cortex_m::interrupt::Mutex type only gives an immutable reference? What's the point of the mutex then? How can I get a mutable reference to the value?
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Start with the cortex_m::interrupt::Mutex API and its Mutex::borrow method. Clarify why the mutex returns an immutable reference and document how callers can obtain mutable access; done when the usage question is answered unambiguously in the API documentation.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- embedded-iot
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100