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Document when to use #[rustc_inherit_overflow_checks]

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Description

We're using Add:add(..) explicitly in a few places that should probably just use #[rustc_inherit_overflow_checks] instead.

We should document how the attribute works and when to use it.

(cc @eddyb)

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No file or test is named. Start by locating the existing uses of Add::add(..) and #[rustc_inherit_overflow_checks], then inspect how the attribute behaves in those contexts. Done means documenting what the attribute does and when it should be used instead of an explicit Add::add(..) call.

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Assessment

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