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compiletest: error on duplicate directives

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A-compiletest C-bug S-blocked T-compiler
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Description

E.g.

//@ add-minicore
//@ compile-flags: --target thumbv8m.main-none-eabi --crate-type lib
//@ needs-llvm-components: arm
//@ add-minicore

should produce an error.

However, note that this should only apply for non-additive directives, e.g.

//@ compile-flags: -Cabc
//@ compile-flags: -Cdef

are additive directives, so that must not error.

(Blocked on reworking how directives are registered/handled in the first place to avoid making more complications.)

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Research direction

Start by inspecting compiletest's directive registration and handling, as the issue notes this must be reworked first. Distinguish duplicate non-additive directives from repeated additive directives such as compile-flags; done means the former produce an error while the latter remain accepted.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
compilers, testing
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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