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Tracking Issue for String::into_chars

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Description

Feature gate: #![feature(string_into_chars)]

This is a tracking issue for:

  • String::into_chars
Public API
impl String {
    pub fn into_chars(self) -> IntoChars {
        IntoChars { bytes: self.into_bytes().into_iter() }
    }
}

impl Iterator for IntoChars {
    type Item = char;
}
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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Read the linked ACP, implementation PR, and stabilization guide first. Check the remaining final comment period and stabilization PR steps for String::into_chars; the issue is done when those checklist items are completed and the feature's stabilization decision is recorded.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
api
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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