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Tracking Issue for `multiple_supertrait_upcastable` lint

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Description

This is a tracking issue for the multiple_supertrait_upcastable lint.
The feature gate for the issue is #![feature(multiple_supertrait_upcastable)].

To support upcasting with multiple supertraits, we need to store multiple vtables and
this can result in extra space overhead, even if no code actually uses upcasting. This
lint allows users to identify when such scenarios occur and to decide whether the
additional overhead is justified.

About tracking issues

Tracking issues are used to record the overall progress of implementation.
They are also used as hubs connecting to other relevant issues, e.g., bugs or open design questions.
A tracking issue is however not meant for large scale discussion, questions, or bug reports about a feature.
Instead, open a dedicated issue for the specific matter and add the relevant feature gate label.
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Repeated discussions on the tracking issue may lead to the tracking issue getting locked.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  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 multiple_supertrait_upcastable feature gate and review the implementation history linked in the issue, especially PRs #105484, #106248, and #106253. Follow the rustc-dev-guide documentation and stabilization instructions; done means the documentation and stabilization checklist items are completed.

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Assessment

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

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