rust-fuzz / rust-fuzz/arbitrary

derive_arbitrary: update to syn 3

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Description

Update derive_arbitrary to a new version that uses syn 3 to help with the split syn 2/3 ecosystem that can affect compile times.

Arbitrary is an awesome crate, BTW!

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Research direction

Start by locating the derive_arbitrary crate's syn dependency and the code that relies on it, then review the syn 3 migration details. Run the crate's existing tests and builds; the work is done when derive_arbitrary uses syn 3 successfully and remains compatible with the split syn 2/3 ecosystem.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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