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The update in thriftpy2/protocol/cybin/cybin.pyx
involves refining the handling of double values by utilizing memcpy
for reading and writing operations. This approach is aimed at addressing strict-aliasing rule violations that previously led to compilation issues, thus enhancing the code's compliance with C standards without compromising on performance or functionality.
Files | Change Summary |
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.../cybin/cybin.pyx |
Introduced memcpy for handling double values, replacing direct casting to mitigate strict-aliasing violations. |
Objective | Addressed | Explanation |
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Identify and resolve strict-aliasing violations in generated C code (cybin.c ) (#246) |
✅ | |
Address strict-aliasing rule violations in __pyx_f_5cybin_write_double and __pyx_f_5cybin_c_read_val (#246) |
✅ | |
Investigate alternative methods for double value manipulation to avoid strict-aliasing violations (#246) | ✅ | Using memcpy is an alternative method that avoids these violations. |
Ensure changes maintain functionality and performance related to double value bit manipulation (#246) | ✅ | |
Test for compilation without strict-aliasing errors and correct function in thriftpy2 context (#246) |
❓ | The summary does not explicitly mention testing, but the change implies a technical solution that should address the issue. |
Document changes made to address strict-aliasing violations (#246) | ❌ | The summary does not mention documentation of the changes. |
To the rhythm of the bits, a rabbit hops and sits,
🐇💻 In the code, it found a glitch, with a twitch.
Withmemcpy
in its kit, it made a fix so slick,
No more aliasing, so strict, a seamless stitch.
Now the code compiles, so quick, without a hitch,
Celebrate the patch, so neat, without a snitch.
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Hi @eli-schwartz can you help me test it on your machine?
The change itself compiles fine. I don't think much of the chatbot's ineffectual analysis though.
Cython does not support using
*
operator to dereferencing a pointer, so the old code is using[0]
for this job. However, this usage can't be built with-Werror=strict-aliasing
, see #246 for details.In this PR, using
memcpy
to force cast adouble
to anint64_t
to do the job. This can be built on my machine with-Werror=strict-aliasing
.Hi @eli-schwartz can you help me test it on your machine?
Close #246
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