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Write up an RFC to fix `impl Copy for UnsafeCell`. There are some concerns around accidental copies breaking invariants.

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Description

From the 2021-02-10 Libs team meeting:

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Research direction

Start with the linked HackMD notes from the 2021-02-10 Libs team meeting and review the concerns about impl Copy for UnsafeCell. Done means producing an RFC that proposes how to address accidental copies and the resulting invariant risks.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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