rust-lang / rust-lang/rustc_public

Create a rustc_public driver

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Rust
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Description

This is a tracking issue for adding a Stable compiler driver that tools can use to extend the Rust compiler. This would replace the existing rustc_smir::run!() macro.

Tasks
  • Create a Stable driver interface.
  • Optional: Logger customization.
  • Add support for tools arguments to the Rust compiler that could be passed along to the driver (similar to --llvm-args).
  • Allow users to hook into different stages of the compilation

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the existing rustc_smir::run!() macro and the tracking issue's four tasks. Define the scope and design of a stable compiler driver, including optional logger customization, forwarded tool arguments, and hooks into compilation stages; done means these capabilities are specified and implemented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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