diff --git a/compiler_changes.md b/compiler_changes.md deleted file mode 100644 index 75c926d..0000000 --- a/compiler_changes.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,44 +0,0 @@ -# RFC policy - the compiler - -Compiler RFCs will be managed by the compiler sub-team, and tagged `T-compiler`. -The compiler sub-team will do an initial triage of new PRs within a week of -submission. The result of triage will either be that the PR is assigned to a -member of the sub-team for shepherding, the PR is closed because the sub-team -believe it should be done without an RFC, or closed because the sub-team feel it -should clearly not be done and further discussion is not necessary. We'll follow -the standard procedure for shepherding, final comment period, etc. - -Most compiler decisions that go beyond the scope of a simple PR are done using [MCP]s, -not RFCs. It is therefore likely that you should file an MCP instead of an RFC for your problem. - -## Changes which need an RFC - -* Significant user-facing changes to the compiler with a complex design space, - especially if they involve other teams as well (for example, [path sanitization]). -* Any other change which causes significant backwards incompatible changes to stable - behaviour of the compiler, language, or libraries - -## Changes which don't need an RFC - -* Bug fixes, improved error messages, etc. -* Minor refactoring/tidying up -* Large internal refactorings or redesigns of the compiler (needs an [MCP]) -* Implementing language features which have an accepted RFC. -* New lints (these fall under the lang team). Lints are best first tried out in clippy - and then uplifted later. -* Changing the API presented to syntax extensions or other compiler plugins in - non-trivial ways -* Adding, removing, or changing a stable compiler flag - (needs an FCP somewhere, like on an [MCP] or just on a PR) -* Adding unstable API for tools (note that all compiler API is currently unstable) -* Adding, removing, or changing an unstable compiler flag (if the compiler flag - is widely used there should be at least some discussion on discuss, or an RFC - in some cases) - -If in doubt it is probably best to just announce the change you want to make to -the compiler subteam on [Zulip], and see if anyone feels it needs an RFC. - -[MCP]: https://github.com/rust-lang/compiler-team/issues -[path sanitization]: https://github.com/delta-rs/rfcs/pull/3127 -[Zulip]: https://rust-lang.zulipchat.com/#narrow/stream/131828-t-compiler -