libc++-based Debian
Description of the project: In the context of LLVM project, a new C++ standard library called libc++ has been developed and maintained. This package is already in Debian. The main goal is rebuild Debian using libc++ as C++ runtime. Note that the libstdc++ and libc++ are not ABI-compatible.
This project will take advantages of the debile infrastructure.
The first step of this project would be to propose a way to build every Debian C++ packages using libc++. The method must scale to the whole Debian archive (ie most of the packages should build out of the box using libc++).
Confirmed Mentor: Sylvestre Ledru
How to contact the mentor: sylvestre@debian.org
Deliverables of the project: A repository of Debian packages running with libc++
Desirable skills: Packaging (especially of libraries), strong understanding of API/ABI compatibility
Requirements: A proof of concept of Debian packages being built with libc++
What the student will learn: Impact on the whole distribution, library management, compilations, etc