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Document how to find the nightly version that a beta/stable was branched from

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Description

this is what I have so far, might be something more reliable. doesn't work before ~1.65.

; rustc_version_bump=$(git log --format=%H -n1 -G CURRENT_RUSTC_VERSION origin/beta -- compiler/rustc_feature/src/accepted.rs)
; git log --format=%H -n1 --author=bors $rustc_version_bump

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Start with the proposed git commands and compiler/rustc_feature/src/accepted.rs, checking how the beta branch and CURRENT_RUSTC_VERSION history relate. Investigate a reliable method for versions before and after approximately 1.65, then document the steps and limitations in the appropriate guide section. Done means a newcomer can identify the nightly version from which a beta or stable release was branched.

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Assessment

Tech stack
git, rust
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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