Re: GSoC: Application for Rust Front-End Project at GCC

[Thomas Schwinge <thomas@schwinge.name>]

Hi Arpit!

First, welcome to GCC, and I appreciate your enthousiasm!

On 2023-12-30T22:30:37+0530, CS21B062 ARPIT GUPTA <cs21b062@iittp.ac.in> wrote:
> Dear GCC Community,
>
> I hope this email finds you well. My name is Arpit and I am writing to
> express my interest in participating in GSoC, specifically for the
> Rust Front-End project at GCC.

You're, however, too late for GSoC 2023 (..., which you'd referenced at
the end of your email), but also still too early for GSoC 2024; see
<https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline>.

Building the compiler and beginning to experiment as well as reaching out
to the community is always a good start, so if you're interested in
GCC/Rust specifically, please have a look at
<https://rust-gcc.github.io/>.


Grüße
 Thomas


> Having completed an internship in
> Compiler Design at IIT Hyderabad in my IInd Year , where I gained
> hands-on experience in code compliance, optimization analysis, and
> cross-compilation, I am eager to contribute to the development of the
> Rust compiler front-end.
>
> After carefully reviewing the available projects, I am particularly
> interested in the following project:
>
> Project Choice:
> Rust Front-End,  all the subdomains
>
> Project Description:
> Rust supports several metadata outputs crucial for importing crates.
> The goal of this project is to extend the support for metadata exports
> in the Rust Front-End being developed by GCC. I am confident in my
> understanding of compilation and linking processes, which will be
> essential for this project. I am excited about the opportunity to work
> on this challenging task and contribute to the completion of metadata
> exports.
>
> Why This Project:
> I believe that improving metadata exports is a crucial step towards
> enhancing the interoperability of the Rust compiler with other tools
> and platforms. This effort aligns with my passion for compiler design
> and would significantly contribute to the overall functionality of the
> Rust Front-End. Moreover, as an intern I have already developed some
> compliance checkers using clang for C language in accordance with
> AUTOSAR.
>
> Proposed Timeline:
>
> Weeks 1-2: In-depth analysis of the existing metadata export framework
> in GCC and understanding the requirements for Rust.
> Weeks 3-5: Implementation of basic metadata export functionality for
> the Rust Front-End.
> Weeks 6-8: Testing and debugging of the implemented features,
> addressing any issues that may arise during the integration.
> Weeks 9-12: Fine-tuning, optimization, and documentation of the
> metadata export process, ensuring it meets the project's goals.
>
> I am committed to engaging with the community throughout the
> development process, seeking feedback, and incorporating suggestions
> to ensure the success of the project. I have subscribed to the
> gcc@gcc.gnu.org mailing list and will actively participate in
> discussions regarding the Rust Front-End project.
>
> I would appreciate any feedback or guidance on my proposed project and
> timeline. I am eager to contribute to the GCC community and make a
> meaningful impact on the Rust Front-End project.
>
> Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the
> opportunity to contribute to the GCC community during GSoC 2023.
>
> Best regards,
> Arpit Gupta,
> Code Club Head
> ph: 8299480636