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Rust language vs rustc boundary
[edit ]Because rustc is the reference compiler, language and compiler topics naturally overlap. To avoid scope drift:
- keep language-wide design philosophy in Rust (programming language);
- keep rustc-specific implementation details here (HIR/MIR pipeline, borrow-check pass location, diagnostics format, command-line flags, backend integration);
- mention a language feature only when tied directly to compiler implementation or compiler-facing workflow (for example editions via
--editionandcargo fix --edition).
If a paragraph can apply equally to any hypothetical Rust compiler, consider moving or trimming it.
Naming and title
[edit ]Current title is Rust compiler. This is the clearest reader-facing name and matches common usage in documentation ("the Rust compiler", "rustc").
Useful redirects:
- rustc
- Rustc
- Rust compiler (rustc)
- Rust compiler implementation
Technical content conventions
[edit ]To keep the page stable and policy-compliant:
- Prefer short, version-resilient examples over full outputs that may drift between releases.
- For command examples, keep at least one minimal direct rustc invocation and one Cargo-driven workflow.
- Distinguish clearly between stable flags and nightly-only
-Zflags. - Avoid implying that experimental backends are production-default paths.
- Keep release/version numbers updated only when supported by a citation.
Outstanding tasks for editors
[edit ]- Strengthen independent sourcing for history. Add third-party sources for early development timeline, Mozilla transition period and Rust Foundation governance changes.
- Add reception coverage. Include reliable independent commentary on diagnostics quality, compile-time trade-offs and compiler ergonomics.
- Keep editions section compiler-focused. Ensure each edition bullet explains what rustc changes in behaviour for opted-in crates.
- Watch backend status claims. Cranelift and gcc backend status can change quickly; qualify statements with dates and sources.
- Check command-line examples per release. Verify that listed flags and sample invocations remain valid on current stable toolchains.