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suggest add build target musl ,GLIBC2.35 is niche

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#5,673 opened on Jun 16, 2025

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good first issue

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Description

Since many Linux distributions still ship with glibc versions earlier than 2.35, adding a musl libc -based build target is highly recommended to ensure broader compatibility and portability across environments.

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Research direction
Examine the current build scripts and Dockerfiles to identify where to add a musl target for static linking.
Tech stack
rust
Domain
backendbuild system
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
RustCargoCross compilation
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30