Accept RFC 2951 "Linking modifiers for native libraries" #356
Description
Proposal
Accept RFC 2951 "Linking modifiers for native libraries" that provides some generic syntax (similar to target features) for linking modifiers used for native libraries, and introduces some specific modifiers to control bundling behavior, whole-archive linking and library name mangling.
Mentors or Reviewers
Process
The main points of the Major Change Process is as follows:
- File an issue describing the proposal.
- A compiler team member or contributor who is knowledgeable in the area can second by writing
@rustbot second.- Finding a "second" suffices for internal changes. If however you are proposing a new public-facing feature, such as a
-C flag, then full team check-off is required. - Compiler team members can initiate a check-off via
@rfcbot fcp mergeon either the MCP or the PR.
- Finding a "second" suffices for internal changes. If however you are proposing a new public-facing feature, such as a
- Once an MCP is seconded, the Final Comment Period begins. If no objections are raised after 10 days, the MCP is considered approved.
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Comments
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