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Document that you don't need to build the compiler to work on libraries
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Description
This is probably already there somewhere, but it should be near the very start of the guide.
cc @thomcc
Contributor guide
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Locate the guide's introductory contribution section and check where library work is discussed. Add a prominent note near the start explaining that contributors do not need to build the compiler to work on libraries, then verify the guidance is easy to find and consistent with the surrounding text.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- compilers, documentation
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 55/100