From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 Return-Path: Received: from smtprelay03.ispgateway.de (smtprelay03.ispgateway.de [80.67.31.37]) by sourceware.org (Postfix) with ESMTPS id 33CB33858D32 for ; Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:13:57 +0000 (GMT) DMARC-Filter: OpenDMARC Filter v1.4.2 sourceware.org 33CB33858D32 Authentication-Results: sourceware.org; dmarc=none (p=none dis=none) header.from=schwinge.name Authentication-Results: sourceware.org; spf=pass smtp.mailfrom=schwinge.name ARC-Filter: OpenARC Filter v1.0.0 sourceware.org 33CB33858D32 Authentication-Results: server2.sourceware.org; arc=none smtp.remote-ip=80.67.31.37 ARC-Seal: i=1; a=rsa-sha256; d=sourceware.org; s=key; t=1705058039; cv=none; b=Xm80AlRLHMXcAdG5UYVUD8XcqwTUrSokjFONbX7I5ye7tjpwFCKMe5OUBWPwIzAFjsCaA6It3BSKUktp3IVKCdXFeyxEKTaqNuw5zqZze378vu0Cfuv8cyTPBvp/ekIVH5rzygEpwt/vl/+dNCab2cyW7IKWqkDZtWiFECRUyRo= ARC-Message-Signature: i=1; a=rsa-sha256; d=sourceware.org; s=key; t=1705058039; c=relaxed/simple; bh=0B+dtyzD03hVHpwq7pH5U8gR5bOcGV9KFt+l5zzhRm8=; h=From:To:Subject:Date:Message-ID:MIME-Version; b=rEUfVy7qCQ16MPCyRQayCmSG3PbRh3ReQ6FsoJHxh9ugwCQxhS4npZ/+7PSnbQwwWXein9KftJrhTwNjPP4DtYfC7GeaNmvlstrFHBwzs9IcldaFK/FCjjtQPXulninq9i3f0SZYFhLpxyhJ7+AFQtqRsUKgF7eaFNaR0M/GOEU= ARC-Authentication-Results: i=1; server2.sourceware.org Received: from [93.210.55.122] (helo=euler.schwinge.homeip.net) by smtprelay03.ispgateway.de with esmtpsa (TLS1.2) tls TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 (Exim 4.96.1) (envelope-from ) id 1rOFU3-0005hC-1b; Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:13:55 +0100 Received: (nullmailer pid 2100951 invoked by uid 1000); Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:13:54 -0000 From: Thomas Schwinge To: Arpit Gupta Cc: gcc-rust@gcc.gnu.org Subject: Re: GSoC: Application for Rust Front-End Project at GCC In-Reply-To: References: <87le8wolgf.fsf@euler.schwinge.homeip.net> User-Agent: Notmuch/0.29.3+94~g74c3f1b (https://notmuchmail.org) Emacs/28.2 (x86_64-pc-linux-gnu) Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:13:53 +0100 Message-ID: <87v87yn6ry.fsf@euler.schwinge.homeip.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Df-Sender: b3V0Z29pbmdAc2Nod2luZ2UubmFtZQ== X-Spam-Status: No, score=-33.7 required=5.0 tests=BAYES_00,KAM_DMARC_STATUS,RCVD_IN_DNSWL_NONE,RCVD_IN_MSPIKE_H3,RCVD_IN_MSPIKE_WL,SPF_HELO_PASS,SPF_PASS,TXREP,T_SCC_BODY_TEXT_LINE autolearn=ham autolearn_force=no version=3.4.6 X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 3.4.6 (2021-04-09) on server2.sourceware.org List-Id: Hi Arpit! On 2024-01-11T08:15:28+0530, CS21B062 ARPIT GUPTA wr= ote: > Thank you for your email. But is there anyway I can start contributing. I > have worked upon similar ground before, and as such I am looking for a > summer undergrad internship. I wanted to build my profile by doing open > source contribution. Yes, sure, you may contribute to GCC anytime! (..., and then later do a GSoC project, too, of course.) For GCC/Rust specifically, please have a look at . In particular, newcomers seem to find it helpful to join Zulip, and introduce themselves there, and get started on a first small task. Gr=C3=BC=C3=9Fe Thomas > On Thu, 11 Jan, 2024, 4:16 am Thomas Schwinge, wro= te: > >> Hi Arpit! >> >> First, welcome to GCC, and I appreciate your enthousiasm! >> >> On 2023-12-30T22:30:37+0530, CS21B062 ARPIT GUPTA >> 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 >> . >> >> 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 >> . >> >> >> Gr=C3=BC=C3=9Fe >> 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