rust-lang / rust-lang/rustc-demangle

`TryDemangleError` does not impl `std::error::Error`

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Rust
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Description

This makes try_demangle inconvenient to use when working with type-erased error handling.

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Research direction

Start by locating TryDemangleError and try_demangle in the Rust crate, then inspect the existing error traits and tests. Confirm the expected std::error::Error behavior and add or update coverage so try_demangle works with type-erased error handling.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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