GSoC: Application for Rust Front-End Project at GCC

[CS21B062 ARPIT GUPTA <cs21b062@iittp.ac.in>]

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. 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