rust-lang / rust-lang/rustc_codegen_cranelift

DWARF support

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A-debuginfo C-enhancement
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Description

  • Unmangled symbols names (#1470)
  • Arguments and locals
  • Statics (#1472)
  • Types
  • Line info (#291)
  • Inlining information (long term)
  • Backtrace information (#982)
  • Unwinding information (long term)

Edit: add unwinding information
Edit2: state which things are for the long term
Edit3: gimli-rs/gimli#340 has been merged
Edit4: m4b/faerie#51 has been merged and CraneStation/cranelift#426 is not necessary anymore I believe.

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Research direction

The issue provides a checklist of DWARF capabilities but names no files, tests, or single entry point. Start by determining which unchecked item is currently in scope and reviewing the referenced issues and dependencies, including gimli-rs/gimli#340. Done should be defined as completing one agreed capability with tests or other verification.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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