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Tracking issue for `gdb` auto load safe path failures on AIX

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A-debuginfo A-testsuite C-tracking-issue O-aix T-compiler
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Description

Some debuginfo tests currently crash or hangs due to add-auto-load-safe-path not interacting correctly with gdb on AIX as of now.

Opening this issue to track the ignored testcases and fix progress.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with the ignored debuginfo test cases and investigate how add-auto-load-safe-path interacts with gdb on AIX. The work is done when the affected tests no longer crash or hang and the ignored cases can be restored.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
compilers, testing
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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