3 ms·
While the author explains why the translation doesn't work on all code, he mentions: >> certain “features” of C that Rust didn’t provide. Which then links to
by nurettin 8y ago
While the author explains why the translation doesn't work on all code, he mentions:
>> certain “features” of C that Rust didn’t provide.
Which then links to a markdown document that lists, among other things:
>> bitfields
I've used bitfields to represent demuxers in memory constrained embedded programming and as far as I know, the devices still work today, so I am confused as to why the sarcastic quotes there.
- Sean1708 8y ago> With Mozilla’s support, I proved that the only real limits were around translating certain “features” of C that Rust didn’t provide. Sounds more like he's talking about the "Likely Won't Ever Support"[0] section. [0]: https://github.com/immunant/c2rust/blob/master/docs/known-limitations.md#likely-wont-ever-support https://github.com/immunant/c2rust/blob/master/docs/known-li...