Vinayak Dev (Feb 26 2024 at 14:09): Vinayak Dev (Feb 26 2024 at 14:09):Hello everyone! I recently started learning Rust, and was looking to contribute to the Rust compiler. In the process, I learned that rustc also uses Cranelift as a backend for code generation. Consequently, I have studied Cranelift's code base and have gained basic familiarity with it.
One of the project ideas for the Rust foundation for GSoC 2024 was the implementation of a quick register allocator that would be focused on making compile times faster.
I am really interested in this project, and hope to start making useful contributions to both Cranelift and the Rust Compiler, so I wished to ask for advice on how I can start contributing to Cranelift, and if there are any open areas for work. Also, if anyone could provide pointers on how and what issues to pick, I would really appreciate it!
I have good understanding of compiler theory, and basic understanding of Assembly so I hope I would be able to pick up things fast.
In the meantime, I will keep looking for open issues.
Thanks a lot!
Vinayak
bjorn3 (Feb 26 2024 at 14:10):You might want to look at https://bytecodealliance.zulipchat.com/#narrow/stream/217117-cranelift/topic/Cranelift.20regalloc.20in.20Google.20Summer.20of.20Code.20via.20Rust.20project
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