Overview
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Explore the development of a GCC codegen for the Rust compiler in this 44-minute conference talk from the Linux Plumbers Conference. Delve into the motivations behind the project, its current status, and key features including UI tests, M68K support, and inline assembly improvements. Learn about type introspection, potential issues, and various target architectures. Discover insights on packaging, entry frontend, Rust bindings, poison values, and cross-language link-time optimization. Gain a comprehensive understanding of this innovative project through the speaker's presentation and the subsequent Q&A session.
Syllabus
Introduction
Why do we need this
State of the project
UI tests
M68K
InlineAssembly
Improvements
Type introspection
Patches
Potential issues
Questions
Comments
Target architectures
Packaging
Entry frontend
Rust bindings
Poison values
Binding
Cross language link time optimization
QA
Taught by
Linux Plumbers Conference