* GSoC: want to take part in `Extend the static analysis pass for CPython Extension`
@ 2023-04-01 20:32 Sun Steven
2023-04-02 23:41 ` David Malcolm
0 siblings, 1 reply; 3+ messages in thread
From: Sun Steven @ 2023-04-01 20:32 UTC (permalink / raw)
To: gcc
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Hello,
I want to take part in this project.
b. Write a plugin to add checking for usage of the CPython API (e.g. reference-counting); see https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=107646
I know the deadline is arriving, but this idea just came to me now.
Self-intro:
I am a fan of C++, and have expertise in writing low-latency codes. I previously worked at a high-frequency trading company, mainly writing C++ and Python on Linux.
Familiarity with GCC:
I get an overall idea of how the compiler works. I have debugged several GCC c++ frontend bugs. (eg. 108218, 99686, 99019,...) But I only checked the c++ frontend codes in detail, not the middle or backend codes. I have the ability to work with large codebases.
Familiarity with CPython:
I use a lot of CPython. Recently, I am contributing to the CPython interpreter on PEP 701 (mainly on the parser, which I am familiar with)
I have always been wanting to contribute major changes to GCC, but just don't know if that project exists. I understand how middle-end works, but never really interact with the GIMPLE. This project allows me to take a real look at how GCC's middle end works.
I want to know if anyone was already on this project. I would prefer a large-sized object (350hrs).
If b. was already taken, I also accept a. and c. By the way, I don't really care about the GSoC. If we miss the deadline, we can still push forward this project without the support of GSoC, as long as I get coached.
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* Re: GSoC: want to take part in `Extend the static analysis pass for CPython Extension`
2023-04-01 20:32 GSoC: want to take part in `Extend the static analysis pass for CPython Extension` Sun Steven
@ 2023-04-02 23:41 ` David Malcolm
2023-04-03 10:08 ` Steven Sun
0 siblings, 1 reply; 3+ messages in thread
From: David Malcolm @ 2023-04-02 23:41 UTC (permalink / raw)
To: Sun Steven, gcc
On Sat, 2023-04-01 at 20:32 +0000, Sun Steven via Gcc wrote:
> Hello,
Hi!
I just replied to your other email in the "[GSoC] Interest and initial
proposal for project on reimplementing cpychecker as -fanalyzer plugin
" thread.
>
> I want to take part in this project.
>
> b. Write a plugin to add checking for usage of the CPython API (e.g.
> reference-counting); see
> https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=107646
>
>
> I know the deadline is arriving, but this idea just came to me now.
Indeed; the deadline for submitting proposals to the official GSoC
website is April 4 - 18:00 UTC (i.e. this coming Tuesday); see:
https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline
Google are very strict about that deadline.
>
> Self-intro:
> I am a fan of C++, and have expertise in writing low-latency codes. I
> previously worked at a high-frequency trading company, mainly writing
> C++ and Python on Linux.
>
> Familiarity with GCC:
> I get an overall idea of how the compiler works. I have debugged
> several GCC c++ frontend bugs. (eg. 108218, 99686, 99019,...)
Thanks; I just took a look at those.
> But I only checked the c++ frontend codes in detail, not the middle
> or backend codes. I have the ability to work with large codebases.
>
> Familiarity with CPython:
> I use a lot of CPython. Recently, I am contributing to the CPython
> interpreter on PEP 701 (mainly on the parser, which I am familiar
> with)
>
>
> I have always been wanting to contribute major changes to GCC, but
> just don't know if that project exists. I understand how middle-end
> works, but never really interact with the GIMPLE. This project allows
> me to take a real look at how GCC's middle end works.
Given your knowledge of both C++ and of CPython internals, this project
sounds like a good way for you to get involved.
>
> I want to know if anyone was already on this project. I would prefer
> a large-sized object (350hrs).
I see you've already posted to the thread Eric started.
>
> If b. was already taken, I also accept a. and c.
I had to check the wiki page to see which ones (a) and (c) were;
(a) is "Add format-string support to -fanalyzer."
(c) is "Add a checker for some API or project of interest to the
contributor (e.g. the Linux kernel, a POSIX API that we're not yet
checking, or something else), either as a plugin, or as part of the
analyzer core for e.g. POSIX."
Do you have specific ideas for (c)?
(a) would make a great project, in that it's reasonably self-contained.
Eric's proposal for (b) plans to eventually tackle it, but there's a
huge amount of potential work in (b) already.
> By the way, I don't really care about the GSoC. If we miss the
> deadline, we can still push forward this project without the support
> of GSoC, as long as I get coached.
I'm keen on helping new GCC contributors, with or without GSoC. A good
next step is to build GCC from source, and try hacking in a new
warning. See:
https://gcc-newbies-guide.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
But remember that the GSoC deadline is April 4 - 18:00 UTC (i.e. this
coming Tuesday), so if you're going to apply, you need to act fast.
Good luck
Dave
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* Re: GSoC: want to take part in `Extend the static analysis pass for CPython Extension`
2023-04-02 23:41 ` David Malcolm
@ 2023-04-03 10:08 ` Steven Sun
0 siblings, 0 replies; 3+ messages in thread
From: Steven Sun @ 2023-04-03 10:08 UTC (permalink / raw)
To: David Malcolm, gcc
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I do not have specific ideas on (c). I prefer to work on (b) if possible.
The PEP 701 branch is under active development now. I review others' PRs
and open some PRs myself.
https://github.com/pablogsal/cpython/pull/54
https://github.com/pablogsal/cpython/pull/61
https://github.com/pablogsal/cpython/pull/63
I will submit a proposal on (b) as soon as possible. And by the way, I can get
to work long before the start-coding timepoint of GSoC timeline.
________________________________
From: David Malcolm <dmalcolm@redhat.com>
Sent: Monday, April 3, 2023 7:41
To: Sun Steven <StevenSun2021@hotmail.com>; gcc@gcc.gnu.org <gcc@gcc.gnu.org>
Subject: Re: GSoC: want to take part in `Extend the static analysis pass for CPython Extension`
On Sat, 2023-04-01 at 20:32 +0000, Sun Steven via Gcc wrote:
> Hello,
Hi!
I just replied to your other email in the "[GSoC] Interest and initial
proposal for project on reimplementing cpychecker as -fanalyzer plugin
" thread.
>
> I want to take part in this project.
>
> b. Write a plugin to add checking for usage of the CPython API (e.g.
> reference-counting); see
> https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=107646
>
>
> I know the deadline is arriving, but this idea just came to me now.
Indeed; the deadline for submitting proposals to the official GSoC
website is April 4 - 18:00 UTC (i.e. this coming Tuesday); see:
https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline
Google are very strict about that deadline.
>
> Self-intro:
> I am a fan of C++, and have expertise in writing low-latency codes. I
> previously worked at a high-frequency trading company, mainly writing
> C++ and Python on Linux.
>
> Familiarity with GCC:
> I get an overall idea of how the compiler works. I have debugged
> several GCC c++ frontend bugs. (eg. 108218, 99686, 99019,...)
Thanks; I just took a look at those.
> But I only checked the c++ frontend codes in detail, not the middle
> or backend codes. I have the ability to work with large codebases.
>
> Familiarity with CPython:
> I use a lot of CPython. Recently, I am contributing to the CPython
> interpreter on PEP 701 (mainly on the parser, which I am familiar
> with)
>
>
> I have always been wanting to contribute major changes to GCC, but
> just don't know if that project exists. I understand how middle-end
> works, but never really interact with the GIMPLE. This project allows
> me to take a real look at how GCC's middle end works.
Given your knowledge of both C++ and of CPython internals, this project
sounds like a good way for you to get involved.
>
> I want to know if anyone was already on this project. I would prefer
> a large-sized object (350hrs).
I see you've already posted to the thread Eric started.
>
> If b. was already taken, I also accept a. and c.
I had to check the wiki page to see which ones (a) and (c) were;
(a) is "Add format-string support to -fanalyzer."
(c) is "Add a checker for some API or project of interest to the
contributor (e.g. the Linux kernel, a POSIX API that we're not yet
checking, or something else), either as a plugin, or as part of the
analyzer core for e.g. POSIX."
Do you have specific ideas for (c)?
(a) would make a great project, in that it's reasonably self-contained.
Eric's proposal for (b) plans to eventually tackle it, but there's a
huge amount of potential work in (b) already.
> By the way, I don't really care about the GSoC. If we miss the
> deadline, we can still push forward this project without the support
> of GSoC, as long as I get coached.
I'm keen on helping new GCC contributors, with or without GSoC. A good
next step is to build GCC from source, and try hacking in a new
warning. See:
https://gcc-newbies-guide.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
But remember that the GSoC deadline is April 4 - 18:00 UTC (i.e. this
coming Tuesday), so if you're going to apply, you need to act fast.
Good luck
Dave
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