vmware / vmware/splinterdb

Add `MUST_CHECK_RETURN` to `memtable_try_transition`

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Description

Since this function can fail, the return value must be checked. Add compiler flag.

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Research direction

Locate the declaration and definition of memtable_try_transition, then inspect how return values are marked and checked at its call sites. Add the MUST_CHECK_RETURN compiler flag as described and verify that ignored return values are diagnosed by the compiler.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
databases
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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