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Discussion about platform support of `f16` and `f128`

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C-discussion F-f16_and_f128
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Description

Continuing discussion from the tracking issue starting around here https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/issues/116909#issuecomment-3792192895.

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Research direction

Start by reading the linked tracking issue, especially the referenced comment, then review this discussion about platform support for f16 and f128. Done means reaching and documenting a clear decision on the supported platforms and scope; no source files or tests are named in the issue.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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