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Verify if the checks for float sizes in libgccjit are necessary
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libgccjit
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Description
In https://github.com/rust-lang/gcc/pull/47, we added some checks to make sure the size of the float* types are not bigger than expected.
I'm not sure if those are necessary, so check if it is the case.
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Research direction
Start by reviewing rust-lang/gcc pull request #47 and the referenced diff containing the float* size checks in libgccjit. Determine whether the checks are necessary for the supported float types and document the conclusion; completion should establish a clear decision about retaining or removing them.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- compilers
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100