This week in #curl we get to experience not one, but two compiler bugs. All research by @vsz. Two arm64-specific compiler optimization bugs, in gcc-15/16 and Rust respectively.
The issues have been documented at https://github.com/curl/curl/issues/23237. This highlights the complexity of maintaining cross-platform software and the challenges developers face when dealing with low-level compiler optimizations. The bugs specifically affect ARM64 architecture, which is increasingly important as Apple Silicon and other ARM-based systems gain market share.
Both GCC and Rust compiler teams are likely working on patches to address these optimization issues that impact curl's functionality on ARM64 platforms.
Source: Hacker News · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing