rust-embedded / rust-embedded/heapless

Vec const-ness

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Description

I don't know if this suggestion was raised before in this crate, but it looks like Vec::from_array can be implemented in const context.
Along with some other methods.

I think I can implement that, if you accept PR's.

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Research direction

Start by locating Vec::from_array and reviewing the crate's other Vec methods for existing const support. Confirm which methods are in scope, then verify that the selected methods can be used in const context and that the existing test coverage still passes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
embedded-iot
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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